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Zara Russell

Kamas,UT

Summary

My true passion and purpose in life is helping people heal. Massage therapy is the best and most natural way I have been able to do that. I truly enjoy massage therapy and teaching people how to take care of themselves.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Massage Therapist

Self - Natural Balance
10.2018 - 07.2022
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Generated a large clientele over a short period of time, facilitating expert care while communicating, marketing, booking, and giving at home stretches and self care routines for between appointments
  • Kept clients on a regular schedule at least twice a month
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Maintained clean and professional massage therapy environment with stringent adherence to sanitization protocols.
  • Communicated with clients to discuss medical history, lifestyle and massage treatment goals.
  • Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.
  • Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques.
  • Educated clients on benefits of massage therapy and importance of self-care.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted massage techniques to best meet individual needs.
  • Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Cary Massage
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Maintained clean and professional massage therapy environment with stringent adherence to sanitization protocols.
  • Prepared oils and lotions for massages.
  • Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion.
  • Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness.
  • Performed aroma therapies and specialized relaxation techniques.
  • Developed customized massage programs to meet unique requirements.
  • Advised clients on areas such as posture, at-home exercises and stretches.
  • Utilized hot stones, aromatherapy and other therapeutic treatments.
  • Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.

Manager

Chef's Palette Restaurant and Bar
07.2014 - 08.2017
  • Demonstrate leadership by orienting, training, scheduling, communicating job expectations, enforcing policies and procedures, and having the ability to fulfill multiple positions in the restaurant
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Train new servers, hosts, food runners, and busers
  • Open and close the restaurant, book reservations

Bartender

MacGregor, House
11.2015 - 12.2016
  • Serve patrons while maintaining a positive, clean, and efficient environment for the guests and the rest of the team working
  • Follow health code regulations to provide a clean environment
  • Uphold to all alcohol laws and regulations to maintain a safe restaurant
  • Train new servers and bartenders
  • Open and close the restaurant
  • Technical Environments: RestaurantManager
  • Server

Server

Carolina Ale House
12.2013 - 03.2014
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.

Server

JD's Tavern
08.2012 - 11.2013
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.

Server

Enrigo Italian Bistro
04.2012 - 08.2012
  • Highly skilled and knowledgeable of fine dining procedures and services
  • Maintain organization, neatness, cleanliness; work well as a team with others as well as being a team leader
  • Always ensure proper satisfaction, a great guest experience, and resolve any disputes
  • Technical Environment: Micros

Hostess

Rudino's Grill
08.2011 - 04.2012
  • Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas; provide menus
  • Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls
  • Help the restaurant run efficiently by being the communication line between the front of house and back of house
  • Train new hosts and welcome them into their new environment

Housekeeper & Server, Jordan Oaks Independent

Senior Living
04.2009 - 08.2011
  • Clean rooms, restock materials needed, ensure proper satisfaction with residents to meet their needs, do laundry and linens
  • Serve meals three times daily, as well as clean up afterwards and make sure all residents are fully satisfied
  • Train new servers as well as make them feel welcome as a part of the team

Education

Licensed Massage And Bodywork Therapist -

Therapy Institute

Diploma - undefined

Body Therapy Institute (BTI)
Siler City, NC
2016

High School Diploma - undefined

Holly Springs High School
Holly Springs, NC
2013

Skills

  • Proficient knowledge and skillset of massage therapy through MFR, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Thai, PNF, and JTM's
  • Maintain Client Wellness
  • Body Mechanics
  • Understanding of Body Signals
  • Mobility Support
  • Flexibility Techniques
  • Creative Solutions
  • Social Skills
  • Emotional Support

Timeline

Licensed Massage Therapist

Self - Natural Balance
10.2018 - 07.2022

Licensed Massage Therapist

Cary Massage
09.2017 - 07.2019

Bartender

MacGregor, House
11.2015 - 12.2016

Manager

Chef's Palette Restaurant and Bar
07.2014 - 08.2017

Server

Carolina Ale House
12.2013 - 03.2014

Server

JD's Tavern
08.2012 - 11.2013

Server

Enrigo Italian Bistro
04.2012 - 08.2012

Hostess

Rudino's Grill
08.2011 - 04.2012

Housekeeper & Server, Jordan Oaks Independent

Senior Living
04.2009 - 08.2011

Licensed Massage And Bodywork Therapist -

Therapy Institute

Diploma - undefined

Body Therapy Institute (BTI)

High School Diploma - undefined

Holly Springs High School
Zara Russell