PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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Founder, Partner and Product Development
. Researched fair trade cooperatives which make skin care
essences, oils and butters
. Worked closely with cosmetic chemist to formulate a skin
care line including: Shea butter shampoo & conditioner;
facial cleansers & serums, toners, moisturizers & masks;
and body lotion, body wash & salt scrubs
. Created wholesale and retail price list for all products
. Created salon and spa service protocols for the products
. Attended focus groups and assisted in creating all
marketing materials and website
. Responsible for all new product development
GREAT HARBOR YACHT CLUB SALON AND SPA, Nantucket, MA
3/2008 - 7/2011 Spa Director, Manager, Massage Therapist and Esthetician
. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting of revenues and
expenses, and management of the spa and fitness center.
. Developed, organized and maintained an athletic, fitness
and spa program for members
. Hired, trained, supervised, scheduled & evaluated the
spa, fitness & housekeeping staff of 30
. Implemented policies and procedures consistent with club
policies
. Created spa menus, treatments, protocols and promotions
. Performed spa services including: massage therapy,
facials, waxing and spa body therapy
. Resolved members challenges/concerns, conducted thorough
research to develop the most effective solution for the
member; advised the general manager on the action taken
. Responsible for payroll, inventory, and utilization
reports
. Promoted and marketed the department and its services to
the club members
. Managed purchasing and inventory levels for all spa &
fitness center supplies according to business needs
. Maintained and monitored an inventory of boutique
merchandise
. Monitored and reported on classes and programs, and made
recommendations to meet changing needs
. Attended management team meetings and communicated
decisions and relevant information to the staff
. Conducted weekly staff meetings to ensure open
communication and promote a team atmosphere
3/2007 - 3/2008 Spa Consultant
. Designed the Salon and Spa prior to construction and
monitored development; Read blueprints with developers
and redesigned the space for a more cost effective flow
. Designed the salon and three spa rooms with the interior
designers
. Ordered all spa and salon equipment
. Created spa service protocols and spa menu offerings
. Created employee policies and procedures
. Developed commission based pay and made wage decisions
for the various roles
. Selected all uniforms for the spa, salon and cleaning
staff
. Ordered all salon, spa, locker room, and housekeeping
products
. Designed retail display unit
7/2007 - 10/2007 MAYFLOWER SPA, Washington, CT
Massage Therapist
. Provided therapeutic massage
1/2007 - 7/2007 THE CANDLEWOOD DAY SPA, Brookfield, CT
Esthetician, Massage Therapist and Public Relations
Coordinator
. Provided face and body microdermabrasion and photo
therapy services and created protocols for treatments
. Provided therapeutic massage
. Gave recommendations for the spa services menu
. Redesigned marketing strategy and met with local
magazine editors to design ads to target a high end
clientele
. Created promotional materials for targeting potential
clients in high end residential areas, introducing them
to the spa and its services
12/2006 - 5/2007 THE SPA AT SPLIT ROCK, Wilton, CT
Esthetician and Massage Therapist
. Provided facial microdermabrasion, chemical peels and
lymphatic drainage services
. Provided therapeutic massage and body lymphatic drainage
services
. Following facial services, sold skin care regimen
programs to clients
7/2000 - 11/2006 RJ MILLER SALONS, Nantucket, MA
Esthetician and Head Massage Therapist
. Provided clinical facials and waxing services
. Provided massage therapy and spa body treatments
. Designed promotions and organized Spa Nights
. Following facial services, sold skin care regimen
programs to clients
EDUCATION:
1/2000 - 10/2000 CATHERINE E. HINDS INSTITUTE OF ESTHETICS, Woburn, MA
900 hours of Spa Body Therapy training
LICENSES: National Certification of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
(currently completing my CEUs)
Florida Massage Therapist (in the process of renewing)
Florida Facial Specialist
Massachusetts Esthetician
Massachusetts Massage Therapist
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE:
Aveda BioElements Comfort Zone
Obagi
Dermalogica Environ Guinot
Clarisonic
Hormeta KUMANI Repechage Latisse
St. Tropez Sundari Yonka