Natalie M Soto

• Contributed to brand identity development through the creation of visually engaging graphics and animations.
• Established clear communication channels among team members during project life cycles, facilitating effective collaboration.
• Led cross-functional teams in the creation of award-winning multimedia campaigns that exceeded client expectations.

• Starting my own business after graduating school and sustaining clientele.
• Promotion, networking, organizational skills, implementing sales tactics to keep the customer coming back, developing relationships, life long friends, massage therapy, couples massage, cupping, hot Stone, photography, film editing, murals, portraits, food catering, meal prep, yoga and Pilates instruction, life coaching.

Im a great story teller. Im a visual learner. What I do is visual story tell with the intention of taking you on a journey that says exactly what the story was trying to say by editing. I like piecing things together and without ever knowing I was an editor I always was. From making collages, to photography and photoshop I always told a story but for the first time I could use all those skills using an editing program, to piece together the story visually in a way that truly showcased my talent. Taking a mess of clips organizing them and putting them back together is my favorite thing, watching clips over and over to memorize the clips and do the syncing right is my favorite thing, listening to the same song over an over till the last clip is cut and then one more time just to watch the exported finished project. Yeah. I really love to edit. I learned to make #3dart #3dmodels in #Maya #texture in #3dsubstancepainter and a long overdue accomplishment of learning #2d in digital format and the foundations of #animation on paper the way Walt Disney Animation Studios intended. have spent countless hours on my computer researching and troubleshooting #maya in order to Hard surface model and texture and uv and light in Al Standard surface fully rendered. I have worked with students honing in on their talents and helping them to develop confidence in their skills and give informative feedback resulting in exemplary work to be proud of. I have worked with highschool districts doing cinematography as well as post production editing, and choreography, worked with sound engineers and boom Mics, zoom recorders, setting up lights, worked with actors and singers directing, for a district musical. I have done research for character development, scouted film shoots, found investors for projects, done promo videos for local businesses, created a referral media business Good Vibes focused on positive mentality, multimedia marketing and healthy living, as well as collaborated with several artists working collaboratively in 2d animation doing story boards and working on story concepts. I have done concept art, and met deadlines as time constraints took a toll on my body. I have done all the math and time frames and worked all the numbers for a show. I would love to work with all of you, (here is a link to my discord server for networking with other creators and the possibility to work on team collaboratively on their projects and the opportunity of getting your own projects done (https://discord.gg/looking4dreamers) and all the networks and individuals that I can.

• 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.
• Built a massage therapy practice in a gym that didn’t exist prior. Took a tanning room and converted it with my dad in to a massage space. Did all the interior decorating and promoting of business, worked front desk answering phones, worked with clients on problem areas increasing range of motion, gave clients options for massage packages or single pay. Energy work, reflexology, breathing techniques.

Massage therapy, working with patients on pain management, range of motion, using heat packs and massage techniques including stretch to free up range of motion.

• Used essential oils to add aromatherapy element to massage sessions, maximizing stress relief, and relaxation effect.
• Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques.
• Reduced or eliminated muscular stress and tightness through Swedish massage, implementing variety of stroke lengths, rhythms, and intensities to optimize relaxation.
• Applied principles of trigger point therapy to diagnose and address pain transferred from muscular stress or tightness.
• Coordinated and managed 8 therapists in working a highschool summer event massaging highschool students for a sleepover in school.

• Educated clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
• Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
• Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
• Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
• Worked with cancer patients and terminally Ill patients utilizing massage aroma/ sound therapy/stretch on the table alongside with gentle yoga and Pilates

• Acting as operational manager without pay. Leaving with a large following for massage as a therapist and 30 contacts. Gained personal clients for yogalates and meal prep and photography established all of that in six months time.
• Implemented training regiments, perks, rewards systems and penalties with contracts and bonuses, built in services for therapists and clients. Trained, and held management accountable. Merchandising, interior design, inventory. Built relationships with new clients and retained them. As well as long lasting relationships with regulars gaining referrals.
• Act as a lead therapist but without the pay because there wasn't enough overhead, referred patients to therapists based on style, pressure and personality. Catered to clients, met goals, paid attention to daily numbers and insurance Billings, helped with cleaning and outsourcing for services, opened and closed, leadership parties for motivation to up moral in employees and clients alike, communicated concerns to owners managers and drs of all aspects of the business to make work flow effecient.

• Got offered opportunity to rent space and run business with him if I found a dr to take over his practice.
• Make the client happy, catering to the client as much as possible, clinical massage work, greeting clients, dress the part, behave preffesionally, network bring in new clients, chair massage at salons, helping high end clients relax and feel good.

• Establishing a clientele within fist week and gaining regulars every week after who want to follow me where I go, applying my touch to knowledge in anatomy gained, helping clients get back to homeostasis, positive feedback forms from clients about work I had done in regaurds to specific and Swedish massage. Helped successfully tutor three classes of students.
• Body reading, gait assement. Swedish Massage, PNF, ROM, Specific Deep body work, Intake interview, Soap notes, meet and greet clients, filing client paperwork, cleaning tables and rooms, set up, break down, laundry, wear uniform and name tag, be clean and presentable, show up early, sign in, be accountable, massage, apply techniques. Network, read body language and pay attention for shuttle Cues.

• Created music videos, logo art, promotional art, for food events, and menus artwork.
• Performed digital video editing workflow from beginning to finished production, i.e. ingested raw footage into non-linear editing software, organized bins, color correction/grading, multi camera edits, titles, chapter and menu creation, final encode and export, DVD creation, trailers, promotional, sound editor (effects, leveling, syncing). Worked with , Avid, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and beginner's knowledge of Illustrator Pro tools and Logic.

• Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
• Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
• Implemented innovative event themes and designs to create memorable experiences for attendees.
• Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
• Established relationships with key stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships for future collaborations.
• Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering well-executed events within budget constraints.
• Recruited trained, and managed teams of volunteers to assist with event operations and logistics.
• Ensured smooth transitions between program elements at live events through effective stage management techniques.
• Utilized social media platforms to engage potential attendees and promote upcoming events effectively.
• Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes in future planning efforts.
• Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
• Developed marketing materials and promotional campaigns to maximize event attendance and visibility.
• Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
• Utilized job-related software to create standard guidelines, calendars and budgets for each event.
• Tailored event themes and content to resonate with target audiences, achieving high levels of attendee engagement and satisfaction.
• Implemented rigorous budget management practices to maximize resources and deliver events that surpassed expectations.
• Managed event logistics from conception to completion, ensuring every detail contributed to event's success.
• Implemented sustainable practices in event planning and execution, reducing environmental impact and promoting social responsibility.
• Boosted audience satisfaction with meticulous attention to detail in event programming and speaker selection.
• Fostered strong relationships with sponsors, elevating caliber and financial support of events.
• Enhanced vendor performance through rigorous selection and evaluation processes, ensuring alignment with event goals.
• Mobilized volunteers effectively, ensuring smooth operation and positive experiences for both attendees and contributors.
• Utilized feedback from attendees to refine and improve event offerings, solidifying organization's reputation for excellence in event management.
• Coordinated with vendors to secure high-quality services, ensuring memorable event experiences.
• Developed and executed risk management plans to anticipate and mitigate potential issues, ensuring seamless event progression.
• Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
• Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
• Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
• Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
• Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
• Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
• Started a musical benefit to save my house from foreclosure in 30 days, recruited volunteers, made flyers, tshirts, called radio stations, newspapers and saved my house from foreclosure successfully, then continued running the event annually for 5 more years.

• Making my own hours, self motivation, determination, ability to take on high end clients and satisfy them building long lasting relationships and becoming part of the family.
• Organize closets, pantries, kitchens, spice racks, bedrooms, livingrooms, applied interior design schooling to help clients make a more functional / visually appealing space.
• I have been baby-sitting since I was 12. I baby-sat my mom's friends' kids, my neighbors' kids, and anyone else's kids who needed watching. I helped my mother run a day care for three years dealing with mostly toddlers, ages 1-3. I've baby-sat children ranging in ages all the way from infant to 14 years old. I have watched siblings of same sex, brothers, sisters, and brothers and sisters. I have watched multiple kids at the same time of no relation as well. take kids to school, pick them up.
• Watched and cared for 1 family for 6 years became godmother to the daughter because we spent so much time together

• Helping run a successful restaurant in its first two years. Building life long relationships. Successfully being a one man show, learning all hands on with a language barrier with the owner from China, picking up skills fast, from watching body language and cues and learning skills all from observation and no training.
• Hostess, cashier, bus boy, prep cook, inventory, liquor sales, social media management, promotion, Togo orders, waitress, chef, dishwasher.

• Setting people up for retirement, saving families.
• Meeting sales Goals, building lifelong relationships, dress professionally, go to clients homes and dinners to make the sale.
• Learned how to build a business, promotions, fast track program, licensing, selling products/ conference calls, conventions, state tests, human resources, leadership training/ team building.

• Establishing relationships and lifelong friends.
• Play several different parts in the haunted house, makeup, hair and wardrobe.

• Helping run a sheet stand, being given the opportunity to be my own boss and create the environment that allowed for returning customers and referrals. Networking for lifelong friends, bonuses every day as long as I sold ten sets or more a day.
• Selling Egyptian cotton sheets, meeting sales goals, getting bonuses, opening, closing, cash register, up selling, bringing customers in, talking to strangers daily, long days doubles open to close, selling ten sets of sheet a day at minimum.

• Turned down district manager job because was unsure if I could make it in a field I had never worked in and meet the numbers, and learn the products and history behind tanning, took a key holding position instead as a sales rep and acted as district manager without the title running three locations; Earned the respect from the owner for future endevors, left on good terms. Made lifelong friends.
• Selling high end products along with packages, catered to clients based on cues and listening skills, trained, closed, opened, key holder, multiple locations.

• Moving up to management, Highest sales in the nation!!! Beat home office in California at the Joliet Illinois store working as assistant manager working overtime and selling like crazy. Retained employees in a high turn over rate work atmosphere. Built a solid Team.
• Training employees, customer service, managerial tasks, paperwork, answering phones, greeting customers, straightening, meeting sales, cashier, write ups, merchandising, counting money, input sales, count down drawers, clean bathrooms, open and close the store. go to the bank, enter deposits, get change, delegate tasks.

• Helped run my dads friends business. Learned bar tending on slow days and moved to busy nights based on popularity and being able to serve fast and efficient as well as creative and good tasting drinks, make people laugh, hold a conversation, dress the part, be respectful and allow for playfulness while getting my job done (ie, wash dishes, take food orders, stock beer, money drops, cutting people off, ID checking, cleaning bathrooms, wiping and clearing off tables/bar).
• Greet, bartend, earn tips, make food, build relationships with regulars, bring in new customers, cashier, network for contacts, open close, key holder, bank drops.

• Retained employees in a high turn over rate work atmosphere. Built a good Team.
• Learned a lot about setting up and breaking down seasonal stores as well as the business side To Seasonal stores. Applied sales to cashiering and made work a selling atmosphere.
• Taking care of customers in any way to make their experience more worthwhile, trained new staff, stocking shipments, merchandising, cashiering, answering phones, running back and forth from front to back of store, accommodating to unruly customers who wanted refunds for Torn costumes with no refunds policy.

• Gaining access to cleaning the pickiest clients homes because of how good I cleaned and organized within the first week working for the company.
• Cleaning wealthy peoples homes, organizing, deep cleaning. Also professional buildings and offices in the off hours.
• Cleaning houses all rooms top to bottom Floors on hand and knees with no shoes.

• Won competitions for meeting quotas, got bonuses and gift certificates, offered opportunity to be a merchandiser for all the stores.
• Selling high end products, undergarments, merchandising, straightening, stocking, retail duties.

• Working with my parents. Learning to run their business. Lifelong friends.
• Cleaning toilets, mopping floors, washing dishes, counting money, stocking beer, spending time with regulars, and vendors, cooking, running errands, calling in orders, talking with distributors, breaking down boxes, emptying trash, dumpster drops. Locking up, setting alarm. Closing procedures.