Profiles and Sites of Debra Macking

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/debbie82078 : achievinglife@gmail.com and for AchievingLife: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/DebraMacking
  
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/debbie82078
  
• Massage Page: www.achievinglife.com/Massage/

Transcripts: Transcripts including Suncoast School of Massage and Unofficial Transcripts from USF.

Resume followed by references:

Debra J. Macking, MA, LMT
FL LMT Lic #ma30051 –Since 1999
2531 5th St North •St. Petersburg, FL 33704 •Pinellas County
Phone 813-650-7774 •E-mail ACHIEVINGLIFE@gmail.com

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Ambitious and determined individual with demonstrated success in teaching, directing, and encouraging growth within academic settings, Health expos, and workshops. Qualified through excellent skills in leadership ease of resolving problems, creating a positive, relaxed and motivational environment, and good written and verbal communication skills. Track record of achievement in creating programs, improving group and individual thought processes and ease of learning, and motivating groups and individuals to grow in their knowledge and personal development.

SKILLS SUMMARY
Trained and proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with HTML, Website Programming, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia, and Printshop
Academic online and classroom assisting and instructional experience in Religious Studies courses including: Life After Death, Religion & The Meaning of Life, Contemporary World Religions, The Hero & Religion, Witchcraft & Paganism, and World Religions.
Creation, instructional, and leadership experience online and in group settings in Personal Development and Coaching, Mind Body Connection and Healing, Religious Studies, Spiritual Growth within Christianity, and Massage techniques.
Handling and adapting to new programs, environments, and people with ease.

EDUCATION
Fall 2004 - Fall 2009 University of South Florida Tampa
Masters Degree in Religious Studies awarded December 2009
- Focus areas include Religion & Healing/Medicine across multiple religious and cultural backgrounds, Buddhism, Paganism, and additional work in Ethics (Specifically Biomedical).
- Additional graduate level course work in areas of Philosophy, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science & Policy, and Rehabilitation/Counseling.
- Additional undergraduate coursework in Public Health including Nutrition and Food Safety.

Fall 1998 - Spring 2003 University of South Florida Tampa
Bachelors Degree in Religious Studies awarded May 2003
- Received bachelors degree in Religious Studies in 2003
- Focus areas include primarily Religion & Healing (Medicine) and Paganism, with additional interests and work in Healing, Ethics, and cultural studies with coursework in Anthropology, Literature, and Philosophy..

Fall 1998 - Spring 1999 Suncoast School of Massage Tampa
Certificate of completion given May 1999
–Focus on Deep Tissue
- Licensed Massage Therapist Since December 1999
- Focused training in Paul St. John's Neuromuscular techniques.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

August 2010 - Present Religion Adjunct @ USF-Polytechnic 863-667-7048
Religious Studies Adjunct Instructor
*Life After Death

August 2010 - Present Religion Adjunct @ HCC 813-253-7612
Religious Studies Adjunct Instructor
* REL 2300 - Intro. to Religion.

August 2008 - Present Self-Employed / Achieving Life 813-650-7774
Developer
Created October 2008 Oldsmar Holistic Health & Well-Being Expo. This included bringing in over 20 vendors/sponsors/supporters, creating marketing materials, promoting the event, working with local businesses, and handling all additional aspects of expo. Design, programming, and redevelopment of www.AchievingLife.com.

December 1999 - Present Self-Employed Massage Therapist 813-650-7774
Massage Therapy
Deep tissue, Neuromuscular, relaxation, Swedish, healing-touch, energy, and Meditational Massage are main areas of focus.Reiki 1&2 certified. Provide and teach forms of Sensation Meditation and Mindfulness meditation.

August 2005 –August 2006 Achieving Perfect Balance, Inc. Not Applicable
Owner
HTML/CSS programming, concept, and design of achievinglife.com, localvita.com, studentvita.com, and other sites within the site network. I handled all accounting, human resource, and bookkeeping. Created business plans and completed financials that were presented to multiple investors and to a USF entrepreneurship course. Research and development of marketing strategies, materials, and sales.

Jan 2002 – Mar 2008 Assistant to Dr. Gail Harley at USF 813-974-2221
Teaching Assistant
Assisted with courses including development of syllabi, course planning, grading, and teaching both within classroom and online. Worked with students to improve their understanding of material, motivate them within and outside the classroom, and in paper concepts and editing. Provided additional secretarial work, organizing, and data entry as needed. Dr. Harley passed away Summer 2008, for reference speak with Dr. Schneider, Dr. Zhang, and/or Dr. Mitchell

May 2001 – Feb. 2007 Insurance Resources 727-345-0242
Administrative Assistant
Accounting assistant work including: data entry, reconciliations, quick-books, and filing. Computer assistant work consisting of troubleshooting computer problems and network maintenance.

Jan. 2002 –Feb. 2004 1st Health Chiropractic
Massage Therapist
Massage therapy –specifically deep tissue. Worked with ultrasound, e-stem, roller-beds, and occasional office tasks as needed.

Oct. 2001 – Jan. 2002 Massage Works, USA Tampa, FL
Massage Therapist
Deep Tissue, Relaxation, and Chair Massage. Prepared and sold aromatherapy lotions and oils. Answered phones and scheduled appointments for massage and tanning. Assisted with other administrative tasks as needed.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Fall 2000 –Spring 2007 Chapel Center @ USF
- Interdenominational campus group: Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, United Church of Christ.
- Peer Ministry Leader, Resident Assistant, Office Assistant, Small group leader, and Sunday service cook for 10-50 people.
- Succeeded in bringing in new residents, inviting new members to group events, being a accountability partner, and helping both students and non-students to grow both in their spiritual and personal life.

Summer 2003 - Present NC/TN/GA/SC/CA
- Hiking, camping, and white-water rafting combined with visiting various places through mountains and in a trip around the US and across Canada.
- 2004 took the Cherokee Culture Institute program ran by WCU in conjunction with the Cherokee Museum.
- Lead and positively impacted individuals and friends who joined in different trips.

Spring 2004 - Present Bay Area Renaissance Festival
- Involvement with the Bay Area Renaissance Festival as a volunteer.
- 2010 was in charge of the Pipers Pub including taking part in building, painting, and decorating the pub.
- Improved vendor relations in the Special Events area and improved promotions of the Special Events area.

Fall 2000 –Present Native American Pow-Wows
- Traveled and worked selling food with a friend who ran Mountain Rivers Vending.
- Provided chair massage for vendors and sessions on massage and healing techniques.
- Learned additional healing techniques and philosophies by other therapists and healers.

List of References:

University of South Florida
In lieu of Dr. Gail Harley (passed away 2008):
-Dr. Paul Schneider 813-974-2221 pgschnei@cas.usf.edu Professor
-John Kieffer jakieffe@mail.usf.edu (other gta to Dr. Harley)
-Steven Meigs smeigs@usf.edu (other gta to Dr. Harley - Faculty at HCC and USF)
- Dr. Jorgenson dannyl.jorgensen@gmail.com Professor
- Dr. Mitchell mmitchel@cas.usf.edu Professor
Regarding Religion & Healing:
-Dr. Wei Zhang 813-974-2221 wzhang5@cas.usf.edu Professor (Asian Religions & Healing)
-Dr. Thomas Krizek tflynnk@aol.com or krizek@mail.usf.edu Professor (Religion & Medicine)

AchievingLife Health Expo & Site
-Mr. David Michaels 310-388-7073 lifeadventurer8@gmail.com Colleague, Entrepreneur

Teaching/Leading Discussions & mini-courses on Healing, Massage, Aromatherapy, & Energy Work
-Mr. Avery Ceo 404-660-6849 IT/Computer Engineer
-Ms. Holly Paceley 678-727-8445 damagoddess@hotmail.com Theatre field

Chapel Center: RA, Peer Ministry Leader, leading discussions and mini-groups including on Healing techniques & Philosophy
-Ms. Brooke Pulin 813-541-7755 Music and Voice Field
-Mr. Josiah Olinski 813-482-7912 Nurse
-Pastor Deb Holton-Fischer 813-789-4476 pastordeb@verizon.net Pastor
-Richard Smith 727-455-5103 Seminary Student

Other Professional / Personal:
-Eric Davis 863-605-0476 Massage Client
-Garner 813-447-3902 Healer
-Jody Carroll 813-244-5738 Renaissance Festival / Massage Client
-Tim 586-243-3739 RenFaire Special Events Coordinator & Marketing
-Joel Bates 813-735-1818 MOSI Ren Faire Volunteer Coordinator
-Dr. Stephanie Moss 813-985-6527 smoss@usf.edu USF Professor