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Melissa McMeekin

Rockport,MA

Summary

An enthusiastic, self-motivated and personable professional with an innovative approach to problem solving, superior communication skills and a high energy level looking for a position that allows me to utilize my skill set and experience in a flexible work environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Massage Therapist

Private Practice
Rockport, MA
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Built and Maintained a strong and loyal client base.
  • Responsible for all business operations including bookkeeping, marketing, reviewing and ordering inventory.
  • Devised informational marketing ads and pamphlets to bring in additional clients.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized work environment.
  • Increased clientele by providing exceptional service and maintaining positive and energetic attitude.
  • Maintained patient records, tracking rehabilitation goals and progress.
  • Selected and employed variety of massage techniques to meet client's needs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to determine appropriate massage techniques for each client's needs.
  • Performed pre-massage consultations with clients to assess their medical history, physical condition, and desired results from the session.

Recruiter

Soothe Massage and Wellness
Boston, MA
10.2015 - 01.2017
  • Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates.
  • Increased recruiting network by leveraging industry contacts and internet mining resources.
  • Created and maintained strong alliances with local colleges and trade schools to establish trusted relationship and continuous funnel of applicants.
  • Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
  • Contacted job applicants to inform of application status.
  • Brought in well-qualified, multifaced job candidates to fill open positions.
  • Communicated duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to potential candidates, enabling solid understanding of job expectations.
  • Negotiated candidate salaries and prepared employment contracts.
  • Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
  • Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
  • Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
  • Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
  • Participated in industry networking events to build talent pipeline.
  • Effectively communicated between corporate and massage therapists, including using conflict resolution skills to mediate difficult situations.
  • Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
  • Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
  • Developed job descriptions and postings to attract qualified applicants.
  • Assisted in onboarding of new hires by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
  • Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
  • Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.

Massage Therapist

Sports Club/LA
Boston, MA
05.2007 - 03.2014
  • Brought in high volume of referrals from satisfied massage clients and consistently exceeded quotas.
  • Built and maintained relationships with high profile clients.
  • Performed therapeutic pregnancy, sports, deep tissue and Swedish massage on clients.
  • Formulated targeted massage plans based on individuals' physical condition, histories and current concerns.
  • Developed deep understanding of specialized massage techniques by attending regular professional development courses.
  • Double-checked inventories and staff stocking of treatment and sale areas.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized work environment.
  • Maintained patient records, tracking rehabilitation goals and progress
  • Communicated with clients to learn about physical condition and symptoms.
  • Acted as co-manager during management transition, working with client requests/complaints, employee relations and scheduling and coordination of services.

Skills

  • Comfortable and skilled working with diverse groups
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Google Suite
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Tech-Savvy and avid computer user
  • Onboarding procedures and Docusign
  • Able to quickly learn business procedures, policies and tasks
  • Flexible and adaptableable to make decisions quickly and autonomously
  • Problem solving skills to get to root cause of issue quickly
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Works well under pressure
  • Friendly and personable with a warm and empathetic demeanor

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Massage Therapist

Private Practice
01.2017 - 03.2020

Recruiter

Soothe Massage and Wellness
10.2015 - 01.2017

Massage Therapist

Sports Club/LA
05.2007 - 03.2014
Melissa McMeekin