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Denise Crooks

Muscatine,IA

Overview

1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caretaker

Self Employed
Muscatine, IA
05.2023 - Current
  • Provided compassionate assistance with daily living activities for elderly clients.
  • Developed and implemented personalized care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
  • Monitored health conditions and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
  • Ensured safety by maintaining a hazard-free environment in clients' homes.

Assembly Line Worker

Musco Lighting
Muscatine, IA
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Operated assembly line machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
  • Inspected finished products for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues and minimize downtime.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of production metrics and equipment maintenance logs.

Massage Therapist

Carew Chiropractic
Iowa City, IA
10.2018 - 04.2022
  • Provided therapeutic massage treatments to alleviate pain and enhance mobility for diverse clientele.
  • Developed customized treatment plans based on individual assessments and client feedback.
  • Educated clients on self-care techniques and wellness practices to promote long-term health benefits.
  • Collaborated with chiropractic team to integrate massage therapy into comprehensive treatment protocols.

LMT/Owner

Wellness Massage with Denise
Iowa City
03.2010 - 10.2018
  • Performed mobile massage for in-home sessions, as well as table and chair massage at a clinical location in Iowa City. This was my own business. Also performed corporate on-site chair massage by contract.

Assembly Line Production Worker

Musco Lighting
Muscatine, IA
10.2007 - 11.2011

Assembly of light fixtures.

Production Worker

Temp Associates
Muscatine, IA
01.2007 - 10.2007
  • Operated machinery to assemble products efficiently and accurately.
  • Inspected finished goods for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows and reduce downtime.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols, equipment operations, and production standards. Worked at Monsanto and Musco Lighting during this period.

LMT

Atlanta Spine Center
05.2003 - 01.2007
  • Performed table massage in Chiropractic setting. Worked on patients before and after spinal adjustments. Treated specific conditions such as: Sciatica, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Torticollis, Plantar Fasciitis, TMJ, Migraines, and Fibromyalgia.

Education

Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy

Gwinnett College
Sandy Springs, Ga
12-2000

No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05-1987

College Prep

Columbus Community High School
Columbus Junction, IA
05-1985

Skills

  • Product assembly
  • Assembly and production
  • Hand and power tools
  • Production lines
  • Power and hand tools
  • Repetitive work
  • Quality control
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Product inspection
  • Safety protocols
  • Quality inspections
  • Safety procedures
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Equipment operation
  • Assembly instructions
  • Performance improvement
  • Finishing work
  • OSHA compliance
  • Reading comprehension
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Production background
  • Machine setup
  • Pallet loading
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Problem identification
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking
  • Team communication and collaboration
  • Data entry
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Blueprint reading
  • Forklift operation

Certification

  • Licensed Neuromuscular Therapist NCBTMB
  • License # 005595

Affiliations

  • Member AMTA since 2000
  • Member NCBTMB since 2000

Section name

I have been an LMT since December 2000. I am trained in multiple modalities of bodywork including: Swedish, Deep tissue, Myofascial release, Sports, Neuromuscular Therapy, Chair, Prenatal, Exfoliating Scrubs, Body Wraps, Trigger Points, and Reflexology.

Timeline

Elderly Caretaker

Self Employed
05.2023 - Current

Assembly Line Worker

Musco Lighting
04.2022 - 05.2023

Massage Therapist

Carew Chiropractic
10.2018 - 04.2022

LMT/Owner

Wellness Massage with Denise
03.2010 - 10.2018

Assembly Line Production Worker

Musco Lighting
10.2007 - 11.2011

Production Worker

Temp Associates
01.2007 - 10.2007

LMT

Atlanta Spine Center
05.2003 - 01.2007

Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy

Gwinnett College

No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Kirkwood Community College

College Prep

Columbus Community High School
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