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ELLA SAMSONOVA
To find a position as Spa Director with a company befitting the skills and
OBJECTIVE
attributes attained during my tenure as owner/operator of several luxury
spas and wellness centers within a desired new geography - South Florida.
Possess the full general management skill set for human resources,
SKILLS & ABILITIES
bookkeeping, staff training, scheduling and customer service management
for a luxury spa, wellness or holistic center, resort or high end hotel.
Bilingual – English/Russian. Trained in numerous modalities of massage
including: Deep Tissue, Russian Sport, Lymph Drainage, Acupressure,
Shiatsu, Prenatal, Swedish, Hot Stone, Cranio-Sacral and Reflexology.
Experienced facial technician including: Glycolic peel, Microdermabrasion,
Oxygen Treatment, Ultrasonic and Led Light Therapy
AESTHETICIAN, BERGDORF GOODMAN – NEW YORK, NY
EXPERIENCE
1996-1998
OWNER/OPERATOR, LEXINGTON BEAUTY CENTER – NEW YORK, NY
1998-2011
OWNER/OPERATOR, HOLISTIC CENTER OF NEW YORK – NEW YORK, NY
1999-2004
OWNER/OPERATOR, KOZUE DAY SPA, MADISON AVENUE – NEW YORK, NY
2001-2002
OWNER/OPERATOR, EUROLUX SALON AND DAY SPA – BROOKFIELD, CT
2004-2012
1986-1991 - Academy of Social and Economic Development, Azerbaijan - BA finance
EDUCATION
1994- 1995 - international Beauty School, Zaporozhe, Ukraine – Cosmetologist
1998-2000 - Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences – Associates Degree in
Occupational Massage Therapy
2001 – Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
New York State Cosmetology License since 1996 and
New York Massage Therapist License
Florida Massage Therapist License
Florida Facial Specialist License
ASFA Certified (American Sport & Fitness Association) Health Club Management.
In concert with my aesthetic certifications from the States of New York and
COMMUNICATION
Florida, I have experience working with topline products such as Eminence,
Dermalogica, Swiss Med, Darphin, Hormeta, SkinCeuticals and M.D.
Formulation as well as dozens of beauty and wellness preparations.
Owned and operated four successful spas, salons and holistic centers with
LEADERSHIP
50+ employees, including massage therapists, cosmetologists, nail
technicians, aestheticians, hair stylists and wellness practitioners.
Maria Gontcharova, M.D.
REFERENCES
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Paul Evans
President, Evans Media
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Alisa Mustafaeva
Property Manager, WA
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Angelina Kanibrocki
Aesthetician at Soho House,NYC
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