Spa Operations & Massage Business Director

TARA EDEN AKSOY

Bethany, CT ***** 203-***-**** ***************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Innovative and versatile professional with a strong background in business, animal science, customer service, and finance. Strong communication and organizational skills, with a proven ability to streamline processes, initiate change and grow business.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Spa Facility & Spa Services / Licensed Massage Therapist

Spa at the J @ JCC of Greater New Haven, Woodbridge, CT

January 2006 – Present

●Launched spa business model from ground up to gross profit over $350K

●Developed spa business and services from single practitioner to full day spa.

●Manage and oversee all spa operations, including hiring, training, and scheduling staff in multi-departmental settings.

●Process payroll, commissions, and budgetary tasks while meeting profit and loss targets.

●Lead spa renovation projects and develop creative marketing initiatives to enhance business and client engagement.

Equine Barn Assistant (Part time)

Saddleview Farm, Bethany, CT

September 2017 – January 2020

●Management of 40 horses, including stalls, turnout, exercise and nutrition.

●Assisted in developing facility functions, policies and standards.

●Trained staff during quarantine and managed medical protocols.

Companion Animal In-Home Care (Part time)

Self-employed, New Haven County, CT

January 2016 – March 2021

●Provide part-time care for pets in the homes of private clients.

●Entrusted with access to homes to oversee care of animals, plants and home care.

●Created healthy activities and socialization with pets while owners away for extended periods.

Billing Department Manager (Part time)

Connecticut Branches LLC, Woodbridge, CT

September 2016 – September 2018

●Developed and implemented efficient invoicing and collections practices.

●Utilized QuickBooks to manage small business finances.

●Successfully expedited the collection of $200K in outstanding accounts receivable.

●Supported management in optimizing billing processes and administrative tasks.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Hands of Eden @ Bethany Chiropractic Center, Woodbridge, CT

September 2004 – 2011

●Collaborated with healthcare practitioners to create customized treatment plans.

●Specialized in deep tissue massage and pain management protocols.

●Coordinated wellness fairs and corporate wellness workshops to drive business growth.

Credit Analyst/Research Analyst/Paralegal

Greenwich Capital Markets, Greenwich, CT

November 1996 – April 2002

●Approved and set limits for options trades within a trading floor setting.

●Monitored and tracked financial ratings and organizational changes.

●Coordinated department projects and oversaw their implementation.

●Developed and designed a proprietary credit system and scanning application.

●Lexis/Nexis research to support the legal department transactions and filings.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Licenses:

●National Certification Board for Therapeutic Bodyworkers (NCBTMB) – National Certification, 2005 – Present

●American Massage Therapy Association – Member, 2005 – Present

Education:

●Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, Westport, CT

Massage Therapist, 2005

●University of Connecticut, Stamford, CT

Paralegal Certificate, 1995

●University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, 1991

●Jefferson Community College, Watertown, NY

Associates of Science in Business Administration, 1989

VOLUNTEER WORK

●Community Center events and services (2006-Present)

●FFA Alumni – Parent Volunteer, Woodbury, CT (2018 – Present)

●Sleeping Giant Pony Club – Secretary, Bethany, CT (2014 – 2019)

●4-H Parent Volunteer, Bethany, CT (2018 – 2019)

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