Chelly Speed
949-***-**** **************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Experienced spa professional with over 14 years in esthetics and spa management, including leadership roles in high-end resort spas. Proven record in team training, operational excellence, inventory oversight, and elevated guest experiences. Passionate about spa culture, well-being, and creating welcoming, efficient environments. Seeking to bring creativity, leadership, and guest-first focus to a spa leadership role at a premier resort. Key Skills & Expertise
• Spa Management & Team Leadership
• Staff Scheduling & Training
• Vendor & Inventory Management
• Guest Experience Excellence
• Spa Software: Book4Time, SpaSoft, Millennium
• Retail Strategy & Sales Growth
• Holistic & Clinical Skincare Techniques
• Certified: Laser Safety Officer, Hydrafacial, Lightstim LED Professional Experience
Lead Esthetician
Boost Spa at Lido House – Newport Beach, CA Mar 2018 – Present
- Played key leadership role on opening team for luxury resort spa
- Performed customized facial and body treatments using advanced modalities (Hydrafacial, Ultrasound, Microcurrent, Galvanic)
- Trained and mentored new estheticians, setting standards for service quality and product knowledge
- Managed retail and back-bar inventory; placed vendor orders and maintained strong supplier relationships
- Supported front desk operations including phone bookings, guest check-in/out, and conflict resolution
- Recognized as “Coastal Curator of the Quarter” for exceptional service in February 2020 Esthetician
Pure Blu Spa at Newport Beach Marriott – Newport Beach, CA Feb 2016 – Mar 2018
- Delivered tailored 50–80 minute spa treatments with enhancements (LED, Oxygen Therapy, Peels)
- Provided luxury-level guest care, with attention to personalized needs and skincare goals
- Educated guests on post-care routines and promoted retail product use Spa Manager
Total Woman Gym and Day Spa – Irvine, CA Dec 2004 – May 2007
- Directed daily operations of full-service spa; led a team of 20+ across service and support roles
- Scheduled staff, ran payroll, conducted hiring and disciplinary actions
- Developed and implemented staff trainings and vendor education sessions
- Boosted spa sales by 28% year-over-year
- Managed all retail and professional inventory, ensuring accuracy and availability
- Organized monthly events and client engagement campaigns Property Manager (Various Roles)
Fairfield Residential, JWilliams Staffing – Orange County, CA 2007 – 2012
- Managed residential leasing and vendor coordination
- Handled contracts, resident relations, and sales processes
- Million Dollar Club Member for exceeding $1M in annual sales Education & Certifications
Esthetician Certificate & Laser Safety Officer Certification Penrose Academy – Scottsdale, AZ
- GPA: 99.3
- National Technical Honor Society (7 consecutive months)
- Professional Beauty Association “Beacon Project” National Winner – 2014 Continuing Education
- Dermalogica Clean Touch Certificate – 2020
- Marriott Leadership Program – 2020
- Lightstim LED Therapy Certificate – 2019