GRACEANNE SVENDSEN
Nashville,TN
Summary
Clinical training professional with 10+ years of hands-on medical aesthetics experience and a strong track record educating physicians and clinical teams on energy-based devices, skincare and treatment protocols. Experienced in field-based training, high-priority account support, KOL collaboration, conference education, product demonstrations and practice development. Combines clinical proficiency with commercial awareness, patient consultation expertise and a deep understanding of the aesthetic practice environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Southeast Clinical Trainer
Cynosure Lutronic
01.2026 - Current
- Deliver clinical and technical training to physicians and aesthetic providers, supporting effective adoption, device proficiency and protocol-driven treatment delivery.
- Conduct hands-on device trainings, demonstrations, qualification programs and clinical support in partnership with sales, clinical leadership and KOLs.
- Train across approximately half of the current fleet, including XERF, Clarity II, ULTRA, DermaV and eCO2.
- Achieved 50% device qualification since joining the organization in January 2026.
Licensed Medical Esthetician
Cool Springs Plastic Surgery
01.2026 - Current
- Delivered customized consultations and treatment plans, performing advanced services with HydraFacial, SkinPen, and PDGF-based protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on skincare and treatment pathways, collaborating with physicians and clinical staff to ensure comprehensive care.
- Achieved top seller status of retail skincare products by leveraging patient education and in-depth product knowledge.
National Clinical Trainer
Lumenis
10.2022 - 07.2025
- Delivered clinical training to physicians and clinical teams, focusing on device education, procedural protocols, and effective demonstrations to ensure competency in qualification and re-training.
- Achieved KPI goal of 10 trainings/month while maintaining 100% device qualification and clearance within two years, contributing to overall training program success.
- Chosen by sales and clinical leadership to conduct high-priority account trainings, demonstrations, and re-trainings.
- Collaborated with KOLs and cross-functional partners to enhance training effectiveness and foster alignment on clinical initiatives.
- Represented clinical initiatives at trade shows and conferences, including on-stage presentations and Key Clinical Lead responsibilities at Art of Skin, EPIC and Accelerate conferences.
- Managed account documentation, training records, certifications and communications through CRM.
Licensed Medical Esthetician
Gilpin Facial Plastics & Aesthetics
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered customized aesthetic treatment plans and provided facial, dermaplaning, chemical peel, DiamondGlow, and laser services.
Licensed Medical Esthetician
Franklin Skin & Laser Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Executed aesthetic services and consultations, collaborating with clinical leadership to train staff and operate aesthetic devices and lasers.
Licensed Medical Esthetician
Brian Biesman, MD, FACS
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Conducted consultations and developed treatment plans incorporating home care, lasers, injectables and surgical referrals; supported post-operative regimens.
Director of Aesthetics
David M. Shafer, MD, FACS
01.2015 - 10.2020
- Created treatment plans for facial plastic surgery patients and represented clinical initiatives at national trade shows and conferences.
- Co-created The Skin + Laser Lab and co-founded Candela's Center for Excellence.
- Supported device training, clinical development and practice operations.
Licensed Master Esthetician
David Funt, MD, FACS & Tina Funt, MD
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Expanded an aesthetic service menu from three devices to seven and developed pre-surgical skincare, post-surgical scar therapy and lymphatic drainage protocols.
Licensed Medical Esthetician
Joseph B. DeLozier III, MD, FACS
01.2005 - 06.2013
- Created customized laser and skincare programs generating $10K/month in gross sales and $6K/month in retail; launched private-label skincare line and facilitated staff training and operations.
Education
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
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Tennessee Technology Center
Nashville, TNundefined
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Clinical Training & Facilitation
- Physician/HCP Education
- Hands-On & Didactic Training
- Device Demonstrations
- Clinical Protocols
- KOL Engagement
- Field & Account Support
- New-Provider Education
- Practice Development
- Product & Skincare Education
- Patient Consultation
- Retail/Commercial Acumen
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Conference & Event Education
- Education & Presentation: Skin Medica Aesthetic Expert; Summit panel speaker; “Practice Pearls from your Peers”; Candela presenter, “The Consult & Combining Laser Therapies”; Sente presenter, “Integrating Skin Care into the Practice”
- Field/Account Support: High-priority account training, re-training, device demonstrations, clinical qualification, CRM documentation, cross-functional collaboration, KOL engagement, trade-show education and conference support
- Commercial/Practice Perspective: Product-line development, practice development, retail merchandising, business planning, staff development, recruiting, operations, marketing, event planning and consultation conversion
- Allergan-adjacent experience: DiamondGlow, SkinMedica and CoolTone
- Additional platforms: HydraFacial, Lumenis Stellar M22 IPL/Nd:YAG/Q-Switch/ResurFX, Splendor X, UltraPulse Alpha/Encore, TriLift, LightSheer Quattro; Sciton mJOULE BBL/Halo/Micro Laser Peel/HR/Moxi; Cartessa Virtue RF; Motus AY; Subnovi; Candela GentleMAX Pro, Profound RF, PicoWay, Resolve, Vbeam Perfecta/Prima, Alexandrite, Swift, CO2RE and Intima; ELOS Plus IPL; VelaShape/UltraShape Power; Clear Brilliant; Thermage; Fraxel Restore; Ulthera; MiraDry; StarLux 500; Cynosure IPL, laser hair removal and 1540 fractional; RevLite; Alma V-Shape; Viora Reaction; Lutronic Infini RF; Z-Wave; Canfield Vectra/Visia; ProNox; PDT Blu Light and Zimmer
Accomplishments
- Consistently achieved 10 clinical trainings/month at Lumenis
- 100% device qualification/clearance by year two at Lumenis
- 50% device qualification since joining Cynosure Lutronic in 01/2026
- Consistent Top Retail Product Seller
- 80% consult conversion
- 70% patient retention
- 60% retail-to-service ratio
- Skin Medica Diamond Glow Speaker Trainer Bureau
- Candela Medical Top Clinical Educator Award
- Advanced HydraFacial Specialist
Affiliations
Independent Consultant & Freelance: Candela Medical, Allergan/AbbVie, Skin Medica, Diamond Glow, HydraFacial, Evolve MD, Lippé Taylor, La Mer, GL Consulting, Guidepoint Global Advisors and AlphaInSights.
Timeline
Southeast Clinical Trainer
Cynosure Lutronic
01.2026 - Current
Licensed Medical Esthetician
Cool Springs Plastic Surgery
01.2026 - Current
National Clinical Trainer
Lumenis
10.2022 - 07.2025
Licensed Medical Esthetician
Gilpin Facial Plastics & Aesthetics
09.2021 - 07.2022
Licensed Medical Esthetician
Franklin Skin & Laser Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
Licensed Medical Esthetician
Brian Biesman, MD, FACS
11.2020 - 02.2021
Director of Aesthetics
David M. Shafer, MD, FACS
01.2015 - 10.2020
Licensed Master Esthetician
David Funt, MD, FACS & Tina Funt, MD
07.2013 - 01.2015
Licensed Medical Esthetician
Joseph B. DeLozier III, MD, FACS
01.2005 - 06.2013
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Brooklyn College
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Tennessee Technology Center
Institute for Integrative Nutrition