Massage Therapist

Posted on: 2006-12-31

JACQUELINE ANNE MONFILS 1085 Hudson Lane Napa, CA 94558 Home: (707) 927-5677 Cell Phone: (707) 812-0737 Email: [email protected] OBJECTIVE Having just moved back to the Napa area after having lived in the Eureka area for a few years I am seeking a challenging career with a business that I can retire from in the distant future. The ideal position will have the potential for growth leading to management in the administrative, financial, massage therapy, customer service, and/or hospitality fields. PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS An exceptionally organized and detail-focused individual who cultivates powerful communication. Ingenious, innovative, formidable analytical skills, self-motivation, and a can-do attitude. A large multitude of skills over a wide array of businesses. The strongest and most valuable talent that I possess is the ability to recognize problems and formulate solutions. If there is a more efficient and accurate way to do things, I will definitely find it. Proficiency in management with an aptitude to multi-task, forge trust with and motivate people. SKILL PROFICIENCIES Invaluable computer skills; proficient with MS Works, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Publisher, PowerPoint, Quick Books and Internet Explorer. There are also a multitude of proprietary computer programs that I have used over the years such as: HAL (Hotels and Leisure), CACS (Client Accounting Control Systems), Great Plains (a data base type of program for construction companies), etc. Exemplary skills in staff supervision, training, and acting as a liaison (negotiating employee issues). Superior basic office skills such as: Typing 90-100 w.p.m., Ten-Key by touch. Preparing and analyzing budgets. Creating and accurately maintaining schedules. Handling travel itineraries. EDUCATION CLAYTON UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, MO Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration (3.0 GPA) (This was a correspondence school.) CALISTOGA SCHOOL OF MASSAGE THERAPY, Napa, CA 500-Hour Certificate in Massage Therapy NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE, Napa, CA Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology (3.5 GPA) NAPA HIGH SCHOOL, Napa, CA Business, math and psychology emphasis (3.5 GPA) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 7/2003 to 8/2008 Monfils Massage Therapy, Eureka, CA Owner / Certified Massage Therapist ~~ Helped patients relax by easing their pain and discomfort utilizing several techniques (Swedish, Shiatsu, Pressure Point, Deep Tissue, etc.) designed with that specific task in mind. Continued to work here part time while at New Life Service Co., and when I left New Life I pursued it more actively attempting to acquire enough clients to work full time. 7/2004 to 5/2005 New Life Service Co., Eureka, CA Full Charge Bookkeeper ~~ Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll. Calculated bank deposits, verified and balanced receipts. 1/2001 to 6/2003 Queen of the Valley Hospital, Napa, CA Administrative Assistant II ~~ Assisted the Director of Nutrition Services. Responsible for all financial and accounting operations. Ensured accurate and timely processing of accounting, audit and correct time cards of employees in the department, performed essential clerical duties. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: Saved the department well over $36,000 per year by establishing bill payment in a timely manner (which allowed for the obtainment of refunds) and better monitoring of cash flow. 8/1998 to 7/2004 Monfils Business Svc. Ctr., Napa, CA Office Manager / Owner ~~ Performed a wide variety of administrative functions for clients, such as: creating business cards, brochures, resumes, letterhead, advertising, etc.; assisted with bookkeeping tasks--billing, AP, AR, balancing checkbooks, etc.; helping to set up business practices, policies, procedures, etc. Continued working here part time while at Queen of the Valley Hospital. 3/1997 to 8/1998 Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Napa, CA Financial Advisor ~~ Responsible for acquiring new clients, making proper investments, answering client questions and keeping them informed. KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: Established a net-working group of local businesses in order to promote business. Accountable for well over $3 million in investments. Presented investment seminars and classes. 5/1995 to 3/1997 Napa Valley Marriott, Napa, CA Night Auditor / Front Desk Associate ~~ Audited the hotel, restaurant, bar & grill and acted as the Manager-On-Duty. Handled all aspects of the front desk. LANGUAGES French (Read, write and conversational) & Korean (conversational only) REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST