Christina Vaglio
Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Experienced Lead Master Esthetician with a strong background at GrapeSeed Spa, specializing in advanced facial and body treatments while providing practical training. Proven track record in team leadership and client relationship management, resulting in notable increases in customer satisfaction. Committed to fostering inclusive environments by recognizing diverse backgrounds and cultures, with a strong focus on mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Master Esthetician
GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa
Temecula, CA
03.2015 - 06.2023
- Conducted practical training sessions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, dermatology and esthetics.
- Coached, mentored, and motivated the esthetician team.
- Performed skin analysis and facial treatments, including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, microcurrent, LED treatments, high frequency, and HydraFacial.
- Provided consultations to clients regarding skin care products and services.
- Administrative duties, inventory control, and developed protocols.
- Skincare lines include PCA, Sorella Apothecary, EmerginC. Epicuren, Kristin Florian, Jan Marini, Arcona and Jane Iredale.
Lead Esthetician
WTS International- Hotel Indigo and La Valencia
Del Mar And La Jolla, CA
08.2010 - 12.2014
- Managed operations across two spa locations overseen by a unified spa director. Established a new spa operation.
- Conducted hands-on training.
- Team management, direct sales, and event coordination.
- Developed standardized protocols.
- Performed administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, maintaining client records, ordering supplies and equipment, inventory control, and responding to customer inquiries.
- Provided skin care consultations and treatments to clients, such as facials, chemical peels, waxing, microdermabrasion, microcurrent, and body wraps.
- Skincare lines include Phytomer, Skin Authority, EmerginC.
Lead Esthetician
GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa
Temecula, CA
05.2006 - 05.2008
- Established new spa operations.
- Facilitated practical training sessions.
- Managed direct sales, event coordination, and performed administrative duties.
- Provided skin care consultations and treatments to clients, such as facials, chemical peels, waxing, makeup artistry, and body wraps.
- Skincare lines include Babor, Comfort Zone, and Color Science.
Manager and Makeup Artist
Merle Norman Cosmetics and More
Prescott, AZ
- Managed a cosmetic studio and boutique for 10 years.
- I trained clients on how to take care of their skin and conducted makeup lessons.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coordinated buying trips to various trade shows.
Education
Master Esthetician
NCEA National Coalition of Estheticians Assn
United States03-2022
Oncology Esthetics
Oncology Training International
Phoenix, AZ01-2010
Esthetician, Esthetics
California Hair Design Academy
La Mesa, CA01-2005
Business Administration
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZBusiness Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Wertheim, GermanyBusiness Administration
Mesa Community College
San Diego, CABrooks Fashion Institute
Long Beach, CASkills
- Skilled in practical training and mentoring
- Skilled in customized facial and body services
- Relationship building and management
- Team building and leadership
- Continuing education
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Consultative sales strategies
- Hydradermabrasion and microdermabrasion
- Microcurrent
- Light therapy, LED lighting systems
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Intraceutical oxygen infusion
- High frequency
- Dermaplaning
Other Experiences
- Worked at several other day spas and was an individual contracter. Skincare lines include Skin Medica, IS Clinical, Skinceuticals, and ZO Skin Health.
- Lived in Germany for 2 years
- Mentored disable children for 2 summers as a young teenager
Timeline
Lead Master Esthetician
GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa
03.2015 - 06.2023
Lead Esthetician
WTS International- Hotel Indigo and La Valencia
08.2010 - 12.2014
Lead Esthetician
GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa
05.2006 - 05.2008
Manager and Makeup Artist
Merle Norman Cosmetics and More
Master Esthetician
NCEA National Coalition of Estheticians Assn
Oncology Esthetics
Oncology Training International
Esthetician, Esthetics
California Hair Design Academy
Business Administration
Yavapai College
Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Business Administration
Mesa Community College
Brooks Fashion Institute