Meredith Cooney
Brighton,MA
Summary
Energetic and personable service professional with a unique blend of hospitality and wellness experience. Skilled in fast-paced restaurant and bar environments as both a bartender and server, with a strong ability to read guests’ needs and create warm, memorable experiences. As a licensed massage therapist and small business owner, I bring empathy, attention to detail, and calm under pressure to every interaction. Seeking a dynamic, people-centered role in Boston where I can bring care, efficiency, and great energy to the team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Massage Therapist
Fair Winds Bodywork
Gloucester, Massachusetts
01.2025 - Current
- As the owner and sole practitioner at my private massage therapy practice, I provide personalized, therapeutic bodywork to a wide range of clients. This work has strengthened my ability to read people’s needs—both spoken and unspoken—with empathy, professionalism, and care. I create a calm, welcoming environment, build trust quickly, and tailor each session to ensure clients feel seen, heard, and cared for. These same interpersonal skills allow me to connect easily with guests in any setting, from the massage room to the restaurant floor.
Server/Bartender
Salted Cod Art House
Gloucester, Massachusetts
03.2024 - Current
- At this fast-paced, art-forward wine bar and restaurant, I provide warm, attentive service while managing both front-of-house and bar responsibilities. I craft and serve cocktails, pour and recommend wines based on guests’ tastes, take food orders, enter them accurately into the POS system, and ensure timely service. I set and clear tables, maintain a clean and inviting atmosphere, and help create a relaxed, yet elevated dining experience that keeps guests returning.
Education
Massage Therapy
Spirit Wellness Institute
Salem, MA12-2024
Skills
Hospitality & Service Skills
- Customer service excellence
- High-volume, fast-paced service
- Food & beverage knowledge
- Wine and cocktail recommendations
- POS system proficiency (eg Toast, Square)
- Table setting and clearing
- Cash handling & multitasking
- Upselling with warmth and ease
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Active listening
- Building client rapport quickly
- Reading body language & nonverbal cues
- Conflict de-escalation and problem solving
- Empathetic and intuitive communication
- Team collaboration
Certification
- MA TIPS Certification
Timeline
Massage Therapist
Fair Winds Bodywork
01.2025 - Current
Server/Bartender
Salted Cod Art House
03.2024 - Current
Massage Therapy
Spirit Wellness Institute
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