Resume

A licensed esthetician, business professional and writer with honors in theoretical and practical skills, along with proven interpersonal, organizational, client relations, technical and sales skills. Interested in employment as a beauty consultant to utilize the full range of my abilities to develop a larger clientele base for your establishment and gain the necessary experience in the health and beauty industry.

QUALIFICATIONS
*Proven abilities in European style facials, face/full body waxing, eyebrow arching, and advanced skin treatments.
*Excellent customer service and sales skills, working with clients to analyze their skin and recommend a range of treatments and products, along with working strongly within a team environment, as well as independently
*Extensive knowledge of skin, make-up and hair care, skin analysis, skin, make-up and hair care products and ingredients, including significant product knowledge of Dermalogica, Murad, Repechage, MAC, Wella and Sebastian
*Over five years experience working in the beauty industry, including working for Procter and Gamble Beauty Professional Care, with considerable skills in project management, research, product education, vendor relationships and Microsoft Office

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Esthetician, Matthew Ray Salon (2009 - Present)
*Work with clients in a full-service salon performing European-style facials, full-body/face waxing and advanced skin analysis

Make-up and Hair Intern, Mike Mathis Productions (2009 - Present)
*On-set make-up intern for reality TV show production (I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant and Your Kid Ate What), doing naturalistic make-up and hair

Student Esthetician, Newberry School Of Beauty (2009)
*Worked with clients in a spa environment performing European-style facials, full-body/face waxing, and advanced skin analysis

Assit. School Program Manager and Market Research Manager, Procter and Gamble, Professional Care (2005-2009)
*Designed and executed school program strategy by delivering marketing, sales and educational collateral materials
*Led initiative qualification using market research to transform business questions into actionable insights

Instructor, Marketing and Finance, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (2008)
*Designed lesson plans and lectured to Beauty track students using real world experience and  marketing/finance theory

Senior Research Manager, Lieberman Research Worldwide (2003 - 2005)
*Project manager of research studies for clients in Entertainment, Automotive, Health/Beauty

Analyst, Consumer Research and Research Analyst, Universal Studios (1999 - 2003)
*Led strategic planning for VU Games through research project management, as well as analyst supporting interactive businesses

Administrative Assistant, American Jewish Committee (1999)
*Responsible for database management, front desk reception, event planning

Production Intern, McCarter Theater (1997-1998)
*Responsible for script coverage, budget management, event planning

EDUCATION
*California State Board Esthetician License (2009)
*Esthetics Program, Newberry School of Beauty (2009)
*Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies, Stanford University (1997)

CONTINUING EDUCATION
*IECSC 2009: Repechage, Lash Extensions, Skin Analysis
*Advanced Skin Analysis with Michelle Costanzo
*Dermalogica Undergraduate Days 2009: Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Back treatments
*Advanced waxing: Speed waxing, Brazilian

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
*Society Of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
*Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP) - includes general, professional and product liability insurance

AWARDs
*Third place in the 2009 Scriptapalooza Reality TV show Contest