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Joana Abbruzzese

Woodbridge,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic and experienced understudy clinical aesthetician with 4 years of involvement furnishing clients with ideal skincare and arrangements. Capable in performing facial treatments, diagnosing skin issues, treating skin inflammation, eliminating undesirable hair, applying cosmetics, and performing against maturing skin. Focused on providing clients with the most significant level of client assistance and fulfillment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Sales and Customer Service

Ontario Blue Cross
07.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.

Medical Esthetician

Facial Boutique
03.2022 - Current
  • Flexibly worked evenings and weekends to maintain proper spa coverage.
  • Provided clients with knowledge of all cosmetic services being provided.
  • Advised clients on proper home-care regimens.
  • Fostered friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience.
  • Educated patients on treatment options.
  • Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
  • Stocked treatment rooms with proper supplies.
  • Recommended retail products for at-home use.
  • Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality.
  • Developed customized facial treatments for individual clients to address specific skin care needs.
  • Performed special anti-oxidant, acne, and microdermabrasion facial services.
  • Gained knowledge of facial massage techniques and skin care product ingredients.
  • Executed laser hair removal and microdermabrasion procedures.
  • Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers.

Student Esthetician

Humber College
09.2019 - Current
  • Perform up to one hour full facials including modalities such as high frequency, and galvanic current
  • Educated on european facial massage, pressure point facial massage, body massage and wrap
  • Advanced education on waxing of legs, arms, underarms, back, chest, full body
  • Highly experienced performing oxygeneo and microdermabrasion of face, back and chest
  • Experienced in chemical peels, and laser hair removal.


Photo Lab Technician

Costco
09.2018 - 11.2023

Calculated and mixed chemical developer, stop bath and fixer chemicals to develop reels.

  • Assessed customer needs and examined order contents to identify processing requirements and timelines.
  • Utilized software perform photo editing, retouching and restoration.
  • Handled negative and photo processing, typically exceeding 5000 prints per week.
  • Implemented time-saving methods, which enabled photo lab to run more efficiently.
  • Managed photo lab inventory, placing orders for toner, ink and paper when supplies were low.
  • Provided high level of assistance to customers regarding special photo projects.
  • Performed opening and closing procedures to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Maintained lab printers and processing equipment, ensuring proper functioning for each shift.
  • Adhered to procedures regarding proper storage and disposal of photographic chemicals and solutions.
  • Used inkjet printer, canvas and metal prints and mat boards to print and mount images.

Sales Associate/Department Head

Penningtons
03.2016 - 09.2018
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
  • Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses.
  • Prepared detailed reports for management to clarify existing trends, review sales and inventory data and support shrink minimization and safety awareness.

Education

Esthetician/Spa Management -

Humber College
Etobicoke, Ontario

High School Diploma -

Emily Carr Secondary School
Woodbridge, Ontario

Skills

  • Communication
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Makeup
  • Waxing/Body Treatments
  • Facial Services
  • Problem Solving
  • Organization
  • Spa Retail Sales
  • Excellent Team Player
  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Customer Retention Strategies
  • Appointment Scheduling

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working

Timeline

Travel Sales and Customer Service

Ontario Blue Cross
07.2023 - Current

Medical Esthetician

Facial Boutique
03.2022 - Current

Student Esthetician

Humber College
09.2019 - Current

Photo Lab Technician

Costco
09.2018 - 11.2023

Sales Associate/Department Head

Penningtons
03.2016 - 09.2018

Esthetician/Spa Management -

Humber College

High School Diploma -

Emily Carr Secondary School
Joana Abbruzzese