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Diane Barker

@dianebarker

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Experienced business owner and graphic designer with strong marketing, sales, and management skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to combine my skills from creating and running a successful massage therapy business, with opportunities for growth and collaboration in a supportive environment.

As the owner of Maintain Yourself PDX, I have successfully built a thriving massage therapy business from the ground up, growing my client base to over 800 in just four years. My role encompasses not only providing compassionate, individualized massage therapy but also managing a team of five employees and overseeing all aspects of the business, including marketing and client relations.

With a background in graphic design, I bring a unique blend of creativity and business acumen to my work. My experience includes designing websites, ad campaigns, and promotional materials that effectively communicate my brand's message. I am dedicated to fostering a trustworthy and welcoming environment for my clients, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care.

Prior to my current role, I honed my skills in graphic design at Lithia Motors, where I created engaging artwork for various platforms and maintained web content. My diverse experience across multiple industries has equipped me with excellent sales skills, project management capabilities, and a personable approach to client interactions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Owner

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Maintain Yourself PDX

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

As the owner of Maintain Yourself PDX, I provided compassionate massage therapy while managing a team of five employees. I successfully built a client base of over 800 clients in four years, handled marketing efforts, and managed administrative tasks including payroll and client scheduling.

Massage Therapy Client Management Marketing Brand Development Payroll Management Advertising Social Media Promotion Email Communication Scheduling Team Leadership

Licensed Massage Therapist

Precision Healing Clinic

May 2014 - Mar 2021 (6 years 10 months)

Provided compassionate, individualized massage therapy services, managed client medical charts, created SOAP notes, and handled client scheduling. Successfully sold multiple session packages to enhance client retention.

Massage Therapy Client Management Scheduling Sales Compassionate Care Medical Charting Customer Service Communication S.O.A.P. Notes

Graphic Designer

Lithia Motors

Jan 2008 - Feb 2010 (2 years 1 month)

Created artwork for print, web, and email platforms, produced ads for newspapers and magazines, maintained sales offers on websites, and assisted in project management.

Various Roles

Multiple Employers

Jan 2000 - Feb 2014 (14 years 1 month)

Gained extensive experience in sales, customer service, graphic design, and office administration across various roles in companies like Scout Consultants, Netflix, and Time Warner Cable.

Sales Customer Service Graphic Design Office Administration Communication