Augustina Snowden
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Internationally certified Advanced Aesthetic Instructor and education leader with over 15 years of experience in clinical esthetics, laser technology, curriculum development, and academic leadership. Extensive expertise in advanced treatment modalities, laser supervision, regulatory compliance, and student mentorship. Recognized for modernizing curriculum, elevating instructional standards, and preparing future professionals for licensure and long-term industry success. Combines clinical excellence with structured, results-driven education and leadership.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Leadeer
Paul Mitchell The School Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
02.2024 - Current
- Lead comprehensive classroom and clinical instruction in foundational and advanced esthetics
- Ensure compliance with Arizona State Board requirements and institutional standards
- Deliver advanced education in skin analysis, corrective facials, exfoliation techniques, and treatment planning
- Integrate laser safety principles, infection control standards, and sanitation compliance
- Evaluate student performance through written testing, practical assessments, and clinic productivity benchmarks
- Mentor students in consultation skills, retail performance, time management, and professional ethics
- Track academic progress to ensure licensure readiness and program completion
- Collaborate with campus leadership to improve retention and job placement outcomes
Aesthetic Instructor
Studio Academy of Beauty
Chandler, AZ
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Delivered structured classroom lectures and supervised hands-on clinical training
- Instructed in skin histology, disorders and diseases, facials, waxing, sanitation, and state board preparation
- Developed competency-based treatment demonstrations and evaluations
- Monitored clinic operations to ensure safety and professional standards
- Provided academic coaching and performance improvement support
Associate Director of Education
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Supervised and evaluated instructors performance.
- Performed payroll duties.
- Conceptualized and implemented revised curriculum.
- Responsible for monthly staff meetings.
- Responsible for the scheduling of instructor shifts.
- Provided support to the instructor’s and students in the clinic.
- Conceptualized and revamped the student kits.
- Maintained and updated the curriculum when needed.
Instructor/Curriculum Advisor
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Instructed students in the classroom.
- Supervised students in a clinical atmosphere.
- Conceptualized and modernized the Swina curriculum.
- Provided excellent customer service to the clients and students.
- Conceptualized and executed the MAE (Master Aesthetician Educator) curriculum for Swina.
- Instructed the Mae program.
- Modernized treatments protocols.
Lead Instructor
IMAJ Institute
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Conceptualize, develop and deliver curriculum for student estheticians while supervising them in a clinical atmosphere.
- Perform and supervise laser procedures. Laser hair removal, IPL, Tattoo reduction, vascular reduction.
- Instruct and administer pre examination state board test.
- Provide exceptional customer service, including support with retail purchases.
- Maintain inventory of supplies by collaborating with vendors.
- Conceptualized and developed the eyelash extension and collagen induction therapy classes as continuing education classes.
- Lead a robust body contouring department to champion practices in this field among aspiring technicians.
Assistant
Face Place
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided administrative support including word processing, bookkeeping, and inventory management.
- Conceptualized, developed and initiated all marketing collateral to increase business revenue.
- Delivered esthetic services to clients as a Certified Clinical Esthetician.
Office Manager
Reliable Oil Collection Service
Tucson, AZ
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Installed QuickBooks accounting software and maintained its use.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues with poise and professionalism.
- Screened new job applicants to support an efficient hiring and onboarding process.
- Provided individualized administrative business support for the owner, as requested.
Real Estate Agent
Long Realty Company
Tucson, AZ
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Hosted organized, well-attended open house events for clients selling residential properties.
- Exercised outstanding sales abilities by engaging with buyers and meeting their purchase goals, including the purchase of new construction homes.
- Staged properties for sale by optimizing home aesthetics.
Education
IMAJ Institute
Scottsdale, AZ01.2012
Skills
Advanced Esthetics Instruction Laser Safety & Supervision Curriculum Development & Modernization Arizona State Board Compliance Clinical Training & Student Mentorship Academic Leadership & Faculty Development Treatment Planning & Skin Analysis Infection Control & Sanitation Standards State Board Preparation Retail & Professional Development Coaching
Certification
- Certificate, CPR, American Heart Association, 2016
- Certificate of Product Knowledge, Skin Scripts, 2016
- Certificate, ITEC, International Esthetic Certification, 2015
- Certificate of Product Knowledge, Image, 2012
- Certificate of Product Knowledge, Rhonda Allison, 2012
- Certificate, Collagen Induction Therapy, Eclipse, InnoPen, 2012
- Certificate, Eyelash Extensions, Lash Bomb, 2012
Certifications
- Certificate in Clinical Esthetics (600 hours)
- Certificate in Laser Supervision (150 hours, didactic and hands-on)
- Certificate in Laser Technology (500 hours, hands-on clinical training)
- Certificate in Esthetics Instruction (500 hours)
- Yoga Instructor (2024)
- Hydrafacial Certification (2024)
- PCA Skin Certification (2025)
- CPR Certification (2025)
- PCA Product and Peel Certification. (2024)
- Skin Scripts Product Knowledge (2016)
- Clinical Solutions Micro-needling (2012)
- Image Skincare Product Knowledge (2012)
- Rhonda Allison Product Knowledge (2012)
Timeline
Learning Leadeer
Paul Mitchell The School Phoenix
02.2024 - Current
Aesthetic Instructor
Studio Academy of Beauty
08.2023 - 02.2024
Associate Director of Education
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
07.2022 - 12.2022
Instructor/Curriculum Advisor
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
03.2022 - 12.2022
Lead Instructor
IMAJ Institute
01.2012 - 01.2022
Assistant
Face Place
01.2012 - 01.2016
Office Manager
Reliable Oil Collection Service
01.2008 - 01.2012
Real Estate Agent
Long Realty Company
01.2007 - 01.2008
IMAJ Institute