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Nania Merkley

449 Ridgeview Dr., St. George,Utah

Summary

Dynamic Mind-Body Healer, Educator and Manager. I bring an experienced, versatile leadership style to the industry. My goal is to demonstrate excellent customer service in your specific milieu with a personable, holistic mindset. I work in an organized & efficient manner towards financial goals. I have a mindful approach to problem solving, that is necessary in a personal service industry.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

TRANSFORMATION COACH/ MIND BODY HEALER

SELF EMPLOYED
Sausalito, CA
03.2012 - Current
  • Lead custom designed mind-body healing sessions for groups and individuals.
  • Techniques: Massage therapy, visualization, hypnosis, energy medicine and mindfulness practices.

MASSAGE THERAPIST/MEDITATION TEACHER

Wilbur Hot Springs Resort
Williams, CA
04.2009 - 09.2024
  • Promoted health and wellness benefits of massage and related therapies to help clients achieve goals.
  • Led Healing Meditation groups for weekend guests.
  • Host late-arriving guests and liaison for emergencies
  • Duties include: closing kitchen, monitoring the grounds and pool area, responding to guests

Manager/Caretaker

Residential Family
Mill Valley, CA
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Personal and Home manager for an active 92 yr. woman.
  • Duties included, shopping, cooking, dog care, mail and online accounts management. Phone calls, technical support and vehicle maintenance.
  • Deep cleaning, de-cluttering and organizing of 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium. Managing maintenance needs and all vendors.
  • Driving to appts, managing her calendar, family & social events.

General Manager of Operations

Karah Estates
Sausalito , CA
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • FULL CHARGE MANAGEMENT of owners' properties and business; 52-unit apartment building in the Tenderloin district of SF, a winery in Cotati, and 9 residential homes throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • Managed all mail & correspondence, financial accounts, maintenance, legal issues, hiring and terminating & management of employees and contractors.
  • Became an 'asset manager' for both his personal and commercial business, as they were delinquent due to the owner's ailing health. I succeeded in repairing communications with city and county officials in San Francisco and Marin County.
  • All accounts were up to date upon the completion of my employment, ready for his family to take over operations.

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

Alta Mira Treatment Program
Sausalito, CA
05.2007 - 10.2009
  • Manages 30-60 residents per month to gain self-care skills for social & independent living
  • Acted as a liaison between physicians, therapists, nurses, and supervisors
  • Workshop leader on de-escalation, meditation, wellness, and natural health
  • Supervised resident community meetings

FRONT DESK MANAGER/ MASSAGE THERAPIST

Daniel Summit Lodge
Heber City, UT
04.2004 - 07.2006
  • Managed a 48-room lodge, Host for events.
  • Performed Massage therapy and facials.
  • Supervised spa services for individual and group appointments
  • Managed guest relations from check-in to check-out

FRONT DESK/MASSAGE THERAPIST

Island Breeze Day Spa & Salon
Catalina Island, CA
06.1999 - 08.2003
  • Managed phones and schedule for massage therapists and hair stylists in a high traffic spa for locals and tourists.
  • Performed massage therapy and facials..

MANAGER

Banning House Lodge
Catalina Island, CA
05.1996 - 12.1998
  • Managed an 11-room historical lodge built in 1910.
  • Responsible for breakfast service, kitchen, housekeeping, maintenance and safety issues.
  • Shuttled guests, gave tours of the lodge and provided visitor information.

INSTRUCTOR

Utah College of Massage Therapy
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.1992 - 03.1996
  • Managed the weekend massage clinic with over 100 customers daily.
  • Taught courses on Intuitive Massage, Psychology and Massage, and Touch for Health for classes of 50 students.

Small Business Owner

Salt Lake Bodyworks & Flotation
Salt Lake City , UT
09.1991 - 01.1994

Designed & managed a Holistic Healing Studio on Foothill Blvd in Salt Lake City, Utah. Consisting of 4 therapy rooms for massage and a sensory deprivation tank for deep relaxation, pain relief and healing hypnosis.

Displayed a retail line & held classes on Aromatherapy and sound & light machines.

Managed 13 therapists, a receptionist, all marketing and maintenance of the facility.

Education

Associates Degree - Social & Behavioral Science

College of Marin
Kentfield CA
01.2022

Metaphysics, Workshop completions.

Carolyn Myss Phd.
'The Anatomy Of The Spirit' 'Sacred Contracts'
01-2003

Soul / Power Retrievals

Shamanism Journeying W/ Sandra Ingerman
San Francisco, CA
10-1992

Massage Therapy -

UTAH COLLEGE OF MASSAGE THERAPY
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.1991

Macrobiotics, Healing w/ food, Extensive Studies.

Vega; Natural Living Center
Oroville, CA
02-1986

General Education - General Educations

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Salt Lake City, UT
12-1981

Skills

  • Mindfulness & Relaxation techniques
  • Creative instruction style
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Client Assessment
  • Analytical & Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution & Problem solving
  • Adaptability & Teamwork
  • Time management & Reliability
  • Cognitive & behavioral development
  • Project Management
  • Trauma-informed Teacher/Leader
  • Life coaching & compassionate communication

Affiliations

  • I sing rock n roll, jazz & blues w/ talented musicians & bands.
  • I love the outdoors, I am a country girl at heart. I like horse back riding.
  • I am a professional organizer. I can get any home or office in tip top shape, creating an efficient, user friendly space.

Certifications

  • Transformation Coach Certification, California 2012
  • California Certified Massage Therapist Certification #29680
  • National Certification in Massage and Bodywork 2003
  • Certified Transpersonal Hypnotherapist NATH 2002
  • Certified Herbalist & Iridologist California, 1997

Timeline

Manager/Caretaker

Residential Family
10.2023 - 05.2024

General Manager of Operations

Karah Estates
04.2023 - 10.2023

TRANSFORMATION COACH/ MIND BODY HEALER

SELF EMPLOYED
03.2012 - Current

MASSAGE THERAPIST/MEDITATION TEACHER

Wilbur Hot Springs Resort
04.2009 - 09.2024

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

Alta Mira Treatment Program
05.2007 - 10.2009

FRONT DESK MANAGER/ MASSAGE THERAPIST

Daniel Summit Lodge
04.2004 - 07.2006

FRONT DESK/MASSAGE THERAPIST

Island Breeze Day Spa & Salon
06.1999 - 08.2003

MANAGER

Banning House Lodge
05.1996 - 12.1998

INSTRUCTOR

Utah College of Massage Therapy
01.1992 - 03.1996

Small Business Owner

Salt Lake Bodyworks & Flotation
09.1991 - 01.1994

Associates Degree - Social & Behavioral Science

College of Marin

Metaphysics, Workshop completions.

Carolyn Myss Phd.

Soul / Power Retrievals

Shamanism Journeying W/ Sandra Ingerman

Massage Therapy -

UTAH COLLEGE OF MASSAGE THERAPY

Macrobiotics, Healing w/ food, Extensive Studies.

Vega; Natural Living Center

General Education - General Educations

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Nania Merkley