Open To Work
SARA MCKINNEY
Chicago,IL
Summary
Licensed Massage Therapist with a versatile background in event coordination, restaurant service, education, and administrative support, seeking to transition into Development Coordination and Giving Officer roles. Experienced in organizing and executing events through AmeriCorps service and as an English teacher with strong skills in lesson planning, public speaking, and community engagement. Background in concert dance performance adds creativity, discipline, and in-depth knowledge of the arts while previous office administrator roles developed a strong foundation in organization, communication, and multitasking. Eager to bring a holistic, detail-oriented approach to mission-driven teams and community-focused initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist
Union League Club of Chicago
Chicago, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Cultivate relationships with high-net-worth and societally important individuals such as federal judges and state attorneys with comfort and ease.
- Build a clientele averaging 80-100 massage hours per month, with 100% five-star reviews.
Licensed Massage Therapist
The Now
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided therapeutic massages with a 90% client retention rate.
- Communicated effectively with guests with high customer satisfaction and upsold add-on services to 95% of treatments.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Aligned Modern Health
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Treated 10-14 chiropractic patients daily and documented treatment notes using Appleseed software.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance client wellness plans.
Server
Lettuce Entertain You; Ema
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided excellent customer service and averaged $5,000 in sales per shift.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu knowledge and service standards.
Tour Coordinator
Redfin Real Estate
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Scheduled appointments and managed calendars for real estate agents and clients.
- Coordinated property tours for clients to showcase listings effectively.
Dancer
Simantikos Dance Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility.
- Collaborated with choreographers to interpret and execute artistic visions.
Server
Lettuce Entertain You; Mity Nice Grille
Chicago, IL
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided high-quality customer service and sold the third-highest number of gift certificates in store.
- Managed customer complaints with professionalism and effective communication skills.
Operations Officer
Lou Conte Dance Studio
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Executed administrative tasks including data entry and document filing.
- Managed daily studio operations, ensuring smooth class schedules and instructor assignments.
Americorps Member
City Year
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Organized three school-wide events and in-kind $10,000 worth of school supplies in collaboration with a diverse group of coworkers.
- Tutored, mentored, and coached 13 fifth-grade students in English, math, social-emotional learning skills, and attendance.
English Teacher
Heart for Change
Cali, Colombia
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Spearheaded and organized a school-wide cultural event in collaboration with five Colombian teachers.
- Effectively taught English and contradance to grades 9-11, funded by the Colombian Ministry of Education.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Massage Therapy
The Soma Institute
Chicago, IL06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Education and Arts and Education
Hobart And William Smith Colleges
Geneva, New York05-2014
Skills
- MS office
- Data entry
- Event coordination
- Relationship building
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Detail-oriented
- Efficient organizational skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Appointment scheduling
- Lesson planning
- Leadership and curiosity
Certification
Teaching English as a Foreign Language, The TEFL Academy, Chicago, IL
Accomplishments
- President’s Honor List, The Soma Institute
- Janet Seeley Award Recipient ‘14, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- Member of the Mambo and Bachata dance teams at Latin Rhythms Dance Studio; Chicago, IL
Volunteer Work
- Event Volunteer, Louder than the Bomb, Chicago, IL
- Connecting Smiles Dance Workshop, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY
- Organic Farming Volunteer, WWOOF, Puerto Montt, Chile, South America
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Licensed Massage Therapist
Union League Club of Chicago
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Massage Therapist
The Now
02.2024 - 10.2024
Licensed Massage Therapist
Aligned Modern Health
05.2023 - 07.2024
Server
Lettuce Entertain You; Ema
06.2022 - 09.2023
Tour Coordinator
Redfin Real Estate
06.2021 - 06.2022
Server
Lettuce Entertain You; Mity Nice Grille
11.2019 - 03.2020
Dancer
Simantikos Dance Chicago
10.2018 - 11.2020
Operations Officer
Lou Conte Dance Studio
08.2018 - 11.2019
Americorps Member
City Year
08.2017 - 06.2018
English Teacher
Heart for Change
01.2016 - 11.2016
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Massage Therapy
The Soma Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Dance Education and Arts and Education
Hobart And William Smith Colleges
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