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Work History
Education
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Certification
Extracurricular Activity
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LEYLI TORRES

Chicago,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Massage Therapist

Project Vida
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted director in establishing new wellness center
  • Experience with wellness center blueprint and design as well as product and equipment purchases.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
  • Created comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish, sports and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.
  • Researched new massage techniques and treatments.
  • Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness.
  • Assisted clients in understanding benefits of massage therapy to provided education on self-care techniques.
  • Evaluated client conditions to recommend appropriate massage therapy methods.

Project Manager

B. Leonard Construction, LLC
06.2020 - 12.2022
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Managed project documents. Waivers, sworn statements, letters, and applications
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.
  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
  • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.

Swim Instructor

Big Blue Swim School
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
  • Provided customer service
  • General Maintenance of facility
  • Lifeguard (certified) CPR (certified)

Hydro-Therapist & Massage Therapist

Colon, Karyn's Inner Beauty Center
10.2010 - 05.2019
  • Used knowledge to relieve pain, improve circulation, rehabilitate injuries and increase relaxation in each client
  • Gave clients individualized suggestions for stretching, strengthening, postural and relaxation techniques
  • Discussed body treatment needs and expectations with clients
  • Maintenance of rooms after use and prepared them for next client
  • Used knowledge and discussion to aid in clients overall progress
  • Training of new hydro-therapists.
  • Researched new techniques to stay up to date with trends and developments in massage therapy industry.
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
  • Offered aromatherapy and hot stones as part of massage treatments.
  • Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.

Exercise Technician

Body Gears Physical Therapy
10.2016 - 07.2017
    • Prepare and guide exercise program for patients provided by physical therapists
    • Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
    • Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
    • Prepare home personal exercise programs for patients created by physical therapists
    • Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals.
    • General maintenance of gym
    • Encouraged members to continue physical therapy and to complete home exercises.
    • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
    • Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
    • Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.

Direct Service Professional

Direct Service Professional, Misericordia Home
10.2011 - 01.2013
    • Collected necessary bodily samples
    • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
    • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
    • Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake
    • Directed residents in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs
    • Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to residents
    • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
    • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
    • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
    • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion, prevent skin lesions and injury recovery.
    • Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
    • Recognized and reported the residents mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, abnormalities/changes and daily inputs and outputs to the nurse and next shift.
    • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
    • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
    • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
    • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
    • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
    • Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying
    • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
    • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
    • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

Instructor/Administrative Assistant

Cultural Dance Center
07.2007 - 01.2011
  • Coordinated supply inventory and maintained facility equipment in good working order
  • Instructed groups of up to 25 students, with particular focus on ballet, stretch & strengthening and meditation
  • Helped with the coordination and administration of complete dance program and performance
  • Directed students/parents to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints, or answer account-related questions
  • Welcomed guests and students & parents in an upbeat and friendly manner
  • Managed and controlled office supply inventory to ensure timely ordering or requisition of depleted or low-level stock
  • Compiled and produced documents and emails and filed, copied or faxed required papers to appropriate parties
  • Answered phone calls assisting with questions and concerns Supervision of students and guests during their time in the dance school Received payments
  • Input and update student information

Education

Certification and Licensure - Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy

Cortiva Institute - Chicago
Chicago, IL
10.2010

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Eureka College
Eureka, IL
05.2009

Skills

  • Staff Training
  • Project Management
  • Punch Lists
  • Managing Multiple Projects
  • Swimming Technique Instruction
  • CPR Certified
  • Safety Rules Enforcement
  • Student and Class Monitoring
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Customer Service

Additional Information

  • Phi Omega sorority Homecoming Chair Fall 2006-Spring 2007 and Fall 2008-Spring 2009

Creation and management of separate committees for homecoming activities

2 years that I was chair sorority won all homecoming activities

  • Activities Chair Fall 2006-Spring 2008 Registering sorority in on-campus activities

Certification

  • LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Extracurricular Activity

Dancer - 30+yrs

Swimmer - 23+yrs

Strength Training - 2yrs


Timeline

Massage Therapist

Project Vida
03.2023 - Current

Project Manager

B. Leonard Construction, LLC
06.2020 - 12.2022

Swim Instructor

Big Blue Swim School
09.2018 - 09.2019

Exercise Technician

Body Gears Physical Therapy
10.2016 - 07.2017

Direct Service Professional

Direct Service Professional, Misericordia Home
10.2011 - 01.2013

Hydro-Therapist & Massage Therapist

Colon, Karyn's Inner Beauty Center
10.2010 - 05.2019

Instructor/Administrative Assistant

Cultural Dance Center
07.2007 - 01.2011

Certification and Licensure - Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy

Cortiva Institute - Chicago

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Eureka College

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