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Brande Leigh Gillespie

Bay City,MI

Summary

Friendly, enthusiastic and eager to grow, Esthetician seeking a position that offers professional growth, allows challenge by utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management. Able to perform various types of facials, waxing and partial body treatments. Willing to learn new tasks to enhance my skillset for continued career growth in the beauty industry.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Entry Level Esthetician Student

Michigan College Of Beauty
07.2023 - 12.2024
  • Educated client on treatment options.
  • Sterilized equipment for client treatments.
  • Maintained strict sanitation protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for both staff and clients.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing customized skincare treatments and product recommendations based on individual needs.
  • Promoted overall wellness among clientele by incorporating aromatherapy techniques into treatments when appropriate.
  • Educated clients on proper skincare routine maintenance and guided them in selecting appropriate home care products.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally to ensure satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in various waxing services, resulting in smooth skin with minimal discomfort for clients.
  • Conducted thorough skin analysis, identifying potential issues and recommending appropriate interventions.
  • Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality.
  • Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
  • Developed individualized, therapeutic skin care programs.
  • Cleansed, exfoliated and moisturized customer skin.
  • Gained knowledge of facial massage techniques and skin care product ingredients.
  • Explained benefits of skin care products to clients.
  • Carried out product inventory checks, charting and consultations.
  • Stocked treatment rooms with proper supplies.
  • Designed post-treatment at-home care products.
  • Advised clients on proper home-care regimens.
  • Performed acne, anti-aging, calming, and pigmentation facial services.
  • Performed facials and waxing procedures.
  • Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
  • Provided clients with knowledge of all cosmetic services being provided.
  • Welcomed clients arriving for appointments.
  • Assessed and accommodated guests needs and assessed physical health.
  • Removed hair through exfoliation, waxing and tweezing.
  • Performed facial extractions for blackhead removals.

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty Inc.
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Greeted each guest entering the store.
  • Offered friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous service to Ulta customers.
  • Determined each guest's needs and answered questions concerning products and services (partnering with management as needed)
  • Recommended additional and complementary products and/or services based on guest interests or items already selected for purchase, promoting the Ulta Beauty loyalty and guest service programs.
  • Informed guests of current promotions, events and services within the store.
  • Served multiple guests at one time while maintaining composure during busy or peak selling times.
  • Helped to eliminate and/or reduce potential theft of product by providing exceptional guest service and maintaining awareness while on the sales floor.
  • Courteously handled sales, refunds, and exchanges.
  • Ensured all resets and planograms are executed properly.
  • Responsible for set up of advertising displays and/or arranged merchandise to highlight sales and promotional events.
  • Ensured the store was replenished throughout the day and merchandising all products to company standards on shelves and tables.
  • Participated in physical inventory preparation, execution, and follow-up.
  • Executed receipt of shipment truck within company guidelines.
  • Ensured overall store cleanliness including restrooms, cashwrap, backroom and sales floor.
  • Remained informed regarding new or existing products (e.g., their ingredients and benefits) to better serve guests.

Education

Michigan State Licensure - Esthetician

Michigan College of Beauty - Troy, Inc.
Troy, MI
12.2023

High School Diploma -

John Glenn High School
Bay City, MI
06.2022

Skills

  • High Frequency, Steamer, Galvanic Machine, Extractor Device, Enzymes, Masks
  • Acne Treatment
  • Anti-aging Treatment
  • Calming Treatment
  • Pigmentation Treatment
  • Eye Treatment
  • Electrotherapy Treatment
  • Back Treatments
  • Pressure Point Facial Massage
  • BT Micro, BT Zoom, BT Sonic
  • Hair Removal
  • Makeup/Lashes
  • Dermalogica Product Line
  • Guest Services Expertise
  • Customer consultation
  • Excellent team player
  • Relationship building
  • Customer Service
  • Dependable
  • Reliable

Certification

  • Facial Treatments
  • Hair Removal
  • Makeup Application
  • Classic Eye Lash Extensions Training
  • Bio-therapeutics
  • Dermalogica Product Line

Timeline

Entry Level Esthetician Student

Michigan College Of Beauty
07.2023 - 12.2024

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty Inc.
11.2022 - 11.2023

Michigan State Licensure - Esthetician

Michigan College of Beauty - Troy, Inc.

High School Diploma -

John Glenn High School
Brande Leigh Gillespie