Carla Shoates-Smith Degree: BSW, Certifications: Integrative Deep Tissue & Neuromuscular Therapy

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Main Areas: Holistic Health and Emotional Wellness -- Massage Therapy and The Healing Arts -- Holistic Healing for Emotional Wellness -- Stress Management -- Bath & Body Naturals -- Diet and Nutrition: Nature's Sunshine -- Body One Nutrition -- Community Outreach: Dining for Women -- Community partnership with The Empowerment Project Foundation -- Music Arts Empowerment -- TrackSmith Entertainment
Career Focus: Holistic Health, Emotional Wellness, Bath & Body, Personal and Community Empowerment and Business Networking.
Affiliation: Essential Touch, LLC.-- Soul Purpose -- Kitsy Lane Boutique -- ThinkRecycle -- TrackSmith Entertainment -- Atlanta School of Massage -- UNC@Charlotte -- Central Piedmont Community College
Carla Shoates-Smith 4422 Esmeralda Drive l Charlotte NC  28269 l 704-750-9355 l essentialtouchllc@gmail.com Holistic Wellness Consultant & Networking Service Individual holistic wellness consulting for self-help and personal development Small group workshops that promote holistic wellness and self growth Online networking and referral Local and international grass-roots community networking/Community leadership Nutritional Supplements Bath & Body Naturals Key Skills Bachelor’s in Social Work and over 10 years of experience in the provision of social services, wellness and personal development services Certified Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapist (Licensed in GA from 2007 - 2008 – in pursuit of national exam for massage and bodywork to be licensed in NC since relocating from GA) Self employed business networking and grass-roots community program development Advocate for personal, group/family, and community wellness Experience Essential Touch, LLC.                                                               Charlotte, NC 2009 - present   Owner/Holistic Wellness Consultant & Networking Services Individual holistic wellness consulting for self-help and personal development Small group workshops that promote holistic wellness and self growth Online networking and referrals for wellness and personal development Lead, support and promote local and global grass-roots community initiatives to empower individuals, groups/families, and community wellness through networking in the areas of healing arts and performing arts Nutritional Supplements: Body1Nutrition & MSM Bath & Body Naturals Licensed Massage Therapist (Riverdale, GA – 2003 – 2008) Provided therapeutic massage to clients with an alternative and holistic approach. Integrate treatment modalities such as Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports Massage, and Hydrotherapy treatments. Independently contracted and networked with other business owners (including Chiropractor, Beauty Salon and Spas) in promotional events or as a complementary service for their clientele on an on-call basis.  Southern Regional Hospital                                                     Riverdale, GA 2000 - 2005   Mental Health Associate (Riverwoods Psychiatric Center) Performed various duties assisting in and implementing the treatment and care of patients in accordance with the established methods, procedures, and standards of Southern Regional Medical Center. Duties consisted of, but not limited to, provision of physical and psychosocial care, documentation of accurate and comprehensive mental status exam, conduct 1:1 interviews, crisis intervention. CHRIS Homes, Inc.                                                                    Atlanta, GA 1998 - 2000   Lead Therapeutic Resident Counselor Provided supervision to abused and neglected youth in a group home setting. Monitored physical, emotional, and mental status by documentation in daily progress reports.  Assisted in the implementation and development of individual treatment plans.  Communicated and worked closely with therapist, psychiatrist, and other relevant sources as it pertains to the psychological/behavioral needs of the client.  Interacted with mental health personnel, social workers, case managers, court service workers, school personnel, counselors, police, coaches, tutors, parents and other significant persons involved in client’s treatment. Fulton County DFACS                                                                  Atlanta, GA 1997 - 1998  Family Independence Case Manager Determined client eligibility for benefits. Managed family caseloads. Meet standard of promptness deadlines. Florence Crittenton Services                                                       Charlotte, NC 1997 - 1997  Case Manager/Social Work Intern Coordinated client services within the agency.  Advocated for client to receive external services.  Monitored client/resident compliance.  Formulated realistic discharge plan.  Performed Residential Counselor duties as needed providing counseling around issues of daily living, monitoring chores, etc. Maintain security by supervising residential visits, Follow through with treatment plan from service team and respond to medical needs as advised by clinic. The Salvation Army Women & Children’s Shelter                        Charlotte, NC 1996 - 1997  Resident Advisor/Data Entry Clerk Performed intake and assessment procedures. Provided resident referrals for services. Updated resident information to computer data base. Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Schools                                       Charlotte, NC 1994 - 1996  After-School Teacher Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for elementary and middle school students that provided hands on activities emphasizing social and living skills that complement the academic curriculum of Mecklenburg County Public School. Kiamsha: Walls Memorial Liturgical Dancers                              Charlotte, NC 1995 - 1996  Co-Leader & Assistant Choreographer Scouted and interviewed prospective participants and assist in choreography of dance performances for churches and community events. The Spark/ CPCC Student Publications                                         Charlotte, NC 1994 - 1995   Staff Writer/Office Assistant Conducted interviews and attended events for the entertainment and educational enhancement of students at Central Piedmont Community College. Prepared written material for student newspaper. Performed general office duties.   Volunteer Experience           Dining for Women                                                      Charlotte, NC 2010 – present Dining for Women Charlotte 3 Chapter Leader The Empowerment Project Foundation                              Charlotte, NC 2009 – 2011 Executive Board Secretary (Appointed in March 2011 -- 2011) Program and Administrative Support (Nov. 2009 -- 2010) Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department               Charlotte, NC 1993 - 1994 Special Events Coordinating Assistant United Way Volunteer Center                                                    Charlotte, NC 1992 - 1993 Special Events Coordinator/Jr. Secretary Education Atlanta School of Massage                                                      Dunwoody, GA 2001 - 2002 Integrated Deep Tissue Massage & Neuromuscular Therapy Certification   UNC-Charlotte                                                                          Charlotte, NC 1995 - 1997 Bachelor’s in Social Work   Central Piedmont Community College                                       Charlotte, NC 1993 - 1995 College Transfer Student Awards and Publications Central Piedmont Community College                                      Charlotte, NC 1994 - 1995  Student Publications Department -- Certificate of Recognition Department of Social Services                                                  Charlotte, NC December 1993  JOBS Program Newsletter -- Participant of the month of December Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department                              October 1993  Neighborhood Relations Services/Special Events Coordinator Letter of Appreciation (from the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissions)   References Available Upon Request

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