Natalia Manetti-Lax
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Highly compassionate, ethical and community-oriented professional with more than 10 years of experience working with people to get their needs met. Known for exceptional ability to genuinely relate to a diverse range of people and to facilitate the functioning of collective spaces. Learns fast and pays attention to details. Highly interested in the carceral system and preserving the humanity of systemically oppressed people.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist
ReQuest Physical Therapy
10.2023 - Current
- Provided therapeutic massage for a diverse patient base with a wide range of physical dysfunction.
- Used patient health histories to design unique sessions suitable to patient needs, worked with clients over multiple sessions to address injuries, chronic pain/discomfort and musculoskeletal dysfunction.
- Led patients through breathing exercises, empathically listened to and soothed patient frustrations, suggested personalized exercises to take home.
- Documented findings from each session.
Store Manager
Syracuse Food Cooperative Market
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintained a clean and safe environment for customers and employees.
- Stocked and organized store.
- Creatively responded to customer needs and resolved conflicts.
- Counted cash drawers and documented findings at the end of every shift.
Bartender
Cornet
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Greeted and waited on customers in both high volume and low volume settings, worked cash register, memorized and made drinks for customers.
- Cleaned and organized bar before and after shift, restocked materials.
Dancer
Larry Flynt's Barely Legal NOLA
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Greeted a diverse range of patrons and offered personalized dances as well as danced on stage.
Project Consultant
CNY Occupational Health Clinical Center
06.2012 - 01.2016
- Worked 3 month periods bi-annually conducting three hour focus groups with low-wage workers in Central New York in English and Spanish.
- Supported facilitation of Know Your Rights trainings.
- Conducted outreach to organizations.
- Documented findings and assisted in creation of annual report.
Education
Massage Therapy And Bodywork - Massage Therapy And Hydrotherapy
Florida School of Massage
Gainesville, FL07-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology + Environmental Studies
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT05-2014
Skills
- Highly capable of compassionately engaging with a wide and diverse range of people and cultures
- Experienced in conflict resolution
- Quick learner, adaptive, works well on a team
- Punctual, dependable, maintains high spirits
- Proficient in math, Word, and speaking Spanish
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Professional ethics
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Licensed Massage Therapist
ReQuest Physical Therapy
10.2023 - Current
Store Manager
Syracuse Food Cooperative Market
01.2022 - 01.2023
Dancer
Larry Flynt's Barely Legal NOLA
11.2017 - 11.2018
Bartender
Cornet
08.2016 - 01.2020
Project Consultant
CNY Occupational Health Clinical Center
06.2012 - 01.2016
Massage Therapy And Bodywork - Massage Therapy And Hydrotherapy
Florida School of Massage
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology + Environmental Studies
Wesleyan University
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