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Dery Cathey

Maywood,IL

Summary

Licensed Massage Therapist certified in multiple techniques. Continuously trains in massage methods to give clients best possible experiences and results. Empowers and supports clients dealing with stress and physical ailments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Massage Therapist

Sweet Touches
2020 - Current
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Evaluated client conditions to recommend appropriate massage therapy methods.
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
  • Prepared oils and lotions for massages.
  • Performed sanitization tasks to keep massage environment clean and safe.
  • Performed aroma therapies and specialized relaxation techniques.
  • Offered aromatherapy, hot stones and cupping as part of massage treatments.
  • Created comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
  • Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.

Customer Service Representative

Family Dollar
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Stocked shelves and put out products on shelves everyday
  • Greeted each and every customer that entered and exited the store
  • Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
  • Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
  • Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.

Fluid Technician/Warehouse Forklift Operator

Warehouse
2020 - 2025
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using communication skills and safety forklift driving techniques .
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.

Catering

Catering Companies
2015 - 2019
  • Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
  • Loaded and unloaded tableware, catering supplies and meals to and from catering vehicles to comply with catering logistics.
  • Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
  • Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
  • Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
  • Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
  • Supervised and trained junior catering staff to carry out correct tasks and apply best practices.
  • Sanitized tableware and chafing dishes before catering event to avoid infection and comply with hygiene standards.
  • prepped food and silverware
  • cleaned and organized platting

Education

High School Diploma -

Thornwood High School
South Holland, IL

Skills

  • Massage therapy
  • Business management
  • Stress management techniques
  • Delivery/ Driving
  • Communication skill
  • Customer service skills
  • Loader & unloader
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Forklift
  • Computer Skills
  • Barber Cutting
  • Pallet Jack

Certification

  • LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist
  • Licensed Barber
  • Licensed Forklift Driver/operator

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Family Dollar
08.2024 - 07.2025

Massage Therapist

Sweet Touches
2020 - Current

Fluid Technician/Warehouse Forklift Operator

Warehouse
2020 - 2025

Catering

Catering Companies
2015 - 2019

High School Diploma -

Thornwood High School