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Work History
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Stephen Truel

Columbia

Summary

Trained and dedicated Massage Therapist with a friendly & upbeat personality, possessing over 500 hours of hands-on training, specializing in proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and myofascial release. Bilingual in English and spanish, with a proven ability to intuitively understand clients' individual needs. Possesses a Massage Therapy License obtained after passing the SC, MBLEX examination. Experienced in creating calm environments and providing effective massage techniques to enhance flexibility, improve posture, promote circulation and increase overall well-being.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Staff and Kitchen/Bar Assistant

South Carolina Governor's Mansion, SCPRT
09.2021 - Current
  • I contribute to successful kitchen operations with smooth handling of daily responsibilities while upholding exceptional food, beverage and service standards to surpass customer expectations.
  • I work to resolve guest complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and engage pleasantly with patrons to encourage positive dining experience.
  • I participate in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.

Ice Cream Truck Operator • Co-Manager

Truly Scrumptious Creamery
01.2019 - Current
  • I have been working for my family’s ice cream business since we started it in 2019. In 2021 I began co-managing the business.
  • Over the past six+ years I have worked our storefront location as well as on our mobile ice cream truck. The departments of the business that I am responsible for managing include running social media, client relations, customer service, hiring employees and managing work schedules
  • When I managed our storefront location, I was fully responsible for opening and closing the shop as well as inventory &restocking
  • I am efficient and responsible as well as cooperative and teachable.

Stretch Therapist

Massage Envy
01.2023 - 06.2023

Worked for six months as a professional stretch practitioner, instructing & guiding clientele through a series of patented stretch routines

Collaborated with clients and fellow therapist to understand individual needs and developed personalized stretching routines.

Facilitated a calming and therapeutic environment to promote the activation of the parasympathetic response in clients, contributing to a state of relaxation and decreased muscle tension

Executed thorough housekeeping duties, including the meticulous changing of linens and trash receptacles, ensuring the cleanliness and organization of workrooms to uphold the highest standards of hygiene and guest satisfaction

Venue Event Coordinator

The Lace House at Arsenal Hill, SCPRT
07.2020 - 11.2022

(Currently closed for renovations)

My responsibilities at this job involved using a variety of interpersonal skills including team work & bilinguality to coordinate event goals as point of contact between multiple caterers, vendors, and rental companies.


Ensured venue & guest safety, as well as, guided and assisted elderly & impaired individuals


Filed & processed both vendor and inventory paperwork


Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling, and accommodations.


Conducted end-of-day security procedures, including securely locking the premises and conducting a comprehensive check to ensure all aspects of the facility were orderly and in compliance with closing protocols

Education

Certificate of Completion - Clinical Massage Therapy

Midlands Technical College
Columbia, Sc
06-2023

Highschool Diploma

Excelsior Academy
Harbison, SC
05.2020

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Bilingual
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Dependability
  • Honesty
  • Organization
  • Patience
  • Paperwork Management
  • Team building

References

  • The Lace House at Arsenal Hill - Karen Hedgecock, (Venue Manager)

Ph: 803-240-0556 Em: khedgecock@scprt.com

  • South Carolina Governor Mansion - Karen Campbell, (Governor Mansion Curator)

Ph: 803-602-2935 Em: kcampbell@governor.SC.com

  • Truly Scrumptious Creamery - Jennifer Truel, (Co-Owner)

Ph: 803-608-6145 Em: trulyicecream@gmail.com

Additional Experience

  • In addition to these employments, I have worked as a volunteered for many “VBS” (Vacation Bible School) & school programs for youth! I have a great rapport with children, as well as, an esteemed rhetoric among the elderly population.
  • Having spent my childhood living in The Dominican Republic, I was fortunate to grow up bilingual! I am able to communicate with the Hispanic/Latino community through reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.

Timeline

Stretch Therapist

Massage Envy
01.2023 - 06.2023

Event Staff and Kitchen/Bar Assistant

South Carolina Governor's Mansion, SCPRT
09.2021 - Current

Venue Event Coordinator

The Lace House at Arsenal Hill, SCPRT
07.2020 - 11.2022

Ice Cream Truck Operator • Co-Manager

Truly Scrumptious Creamery
01.2019 - Current

Highschool Diploma

Excelsior Academy

Certificate of Completion - Clinical Massage Therapy

Midlands Technical College
Stephen Truel