Monica Brant
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic and reliable professional with extensive experience in childcare, massage therapy, and bartending. At Ocean View Chiropractic, I enhanced client satisfaction through tailored massage techniques and strong communication. Known for fostering nurturing environments and effectively managing schedules, I excel in building rapport and ensuring optimal care for children and clients alike.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
Self
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
Massage Therapist
Ocean View Chiropractic
03.2002 - 11.2023
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
- Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Increased repeat client bookings by delivering exceptional customer service and follow-up care advice.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate massage therapy into broader treatment plans, optimizing patient recovery.
Bartender
The Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
04.2000 - 11.2004
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
Education
Communications
Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, CACommunications
Cal State University Stanislaus
Turlock, CAHolistic Therapy
California College of Physical Arts
Huntington Beach, CA04.2001
General Studies
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA06.1998
Skills
- Friendly
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Schedule management
- Infant care experience
- Toddler care experience
- Early childhood development
Certification
National certification for massage therapy and bodywork
Timeline
Nanny
Self
04.2023 - Current
Massage Therapist
Ocean View Chiropractic
03.2002 - 11.2023
Bartender
The Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
04.2000 - 11.2004
Communications
Cal State Long Beach
Communications
Cal State University Stanislaus
Holistic Therapy
California College of Physical Arts
General Studies
Orange Coast College
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