Deirdre O'Leary
Licensed Massage Therapist
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Compassionate licensed massage therapist with sincere and warm approach to massage. Contributes to supportive team environment to advance massage skills and education. Dedicated to promoting health, healing and well-being through integrative therapeutic massage remedies. Trained in Swedish, deep tissue and fascia release work, trigger-point release therapy, craniosacral, Thai massage and injury recovery techniques such as PNF and assisted stretching. Continuously trains in massage methods to give clients best possible experiences and results. Empowers and supports clients dealing with stress and physical ailments. My best attribute is listening to the clients, whether its what they say directly or what their body communicates, and doing my best to make them feel heard and valued.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Uber Driver
Uber
03.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed a keen ability to connect with all types of people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Thoughtful customer service, such as offering various chargers for devices and cold water bottles during the summer.
- Provided safe transportation, following all AZ driving laws, observing speed limits and ensuring my passengers felt safe.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Owner Enjoyabowls Food Truck
Self-Employed Chef
12.2016 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Attended weekly BNI network meetings and developed networking relationships
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Maintained proper health code sanitation practices and certifications.
- Created company from ground up, from menu, company colors, logo, our mission statement, all from one foundational recipe.
- Learned how to trailer (hitch and drive a trailer)
- Learned how to quickly solve problems
- Developed ability to maintain calm during high-pressure moments, including an electrical fire during a very busy service.
Kitchen Supervisor
Mirasol
11.2012 - 06.2016
- Stayed current with industry trends and innovations to boost competitiveness and customer appeal.
- Collaborated with in-house dietician to ensure client meal plans, allergies and dislikes were adhered to.
- Managed staff scheduling, ensuring optimal coverage during peak hours and minimizing labor costs.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Monitored daily food production levels to maintain appropriate stock levels while avoiding overproduction or shortages.
- Prepared special event menus for catered functions, accommodating dietary restrictions as needed.
- Participated in weekly management meetings to discuss ongoing challenges, successes, and strategies for continued improvement in regards to clients.
- Reduced food waste through effective inventory management and menu planning.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Created new recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication and resolving conflicts in a timely manner.
- Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.
- Assisted in menu development, considering seasonal ingredients, client preferences, and profitability goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
Arizona School of Integrative Studies / ASIS Massage Education
Tucson, AZ03.2024
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Hollywood
Los Angeles, CA07.2009
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Excellent Communication
- Team Management
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Retention
- Kitchen Operations Oversight
- Operational Oversight
- Safety Training
- Allergy awareness
- Organization
Timeline
Uber Driver
Uber
03.2023 - Current
Owner Enjoyabowls Food Truck
Self-Employed Chef
12.2016 - 03.2020
Kitchen Supervisor
Mirasol
11.2012 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
Arizona School of Integrative Studies / ASIS Massage Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Hollywood