KELLY A. RODRIGUEZ
HAWTHORNE,CA
Summary
Developed diverse skill set in high-touch, client-focused environment, with strengths in skin analysis and personalized treatment plans. Demonstrated ability to build lasting client relationships and deliver tailored skincare solutions. Seeking to transition these competencies into new field, bringing client-centric approach and attention to detail to any role
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Esthetician, Makeup Artist, Lash Extension Instructor
Gypsy's Lash Den & Skincare Lounge
01.2011 - Current
- Provide and customize skincare services designed around education to help achieve skincare goals
- Lash Extension Instructor
- Certified Lash Extension Artist
- Provided feedback to students to enhance academic growth
- Prepared class sessions and assignments, helping students grasp course content and integrate learning outcomes
- Provided makeup consultations and trials to brides prior to wedding dates
- Worked with clients with different skin types and tones
- Interviewed clients to obtain information about contraindications and examine skin to evaluate suitability of treatments
- Provided a variety of skincare services, such as facials, peels, waxing, microdermabrasion, Plasma Fibroblast, and Hyrdafacial
- Kept detailed records of client information, treatments, and product purchases
- Assisted clients in selecting the best products to suit their skin type, lifestyle, and budget
Makeup Artist
Milani Cosmetic
- Instructor at Long Beach City College providing personal skincare workshop education
- Developed a variety of makeup looks suitable for a range of occasions
- Created brand awareness by sharing and demonstrating product knowledge
- Taught makeup applications to clients and suggested skincare routines
Licensed Massage Therapist
Just Massage Studio
09.2010 - 01.2015
- Modalities include: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Pregnancy, Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki, Aromatherapy, and Gua Sha Jade Therapy
- Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
- Utilized various massage modalities and techniques to alleviate clients' chronic pain, or support care.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment and responses in client charts
- Effectively managed time to ensure all appointments ran smoothly without compromising the quality of service provided to clients.
General Manager & Senior Massage Therapist
The Day Away Spa
08.2003 - 04.2005
- Job duties included all of the following, but not limited to:
- Opening and closing business (Tuesday thru Saturday, 10AM - 8PM)
- Created better body management plans for personal massage clients
- Interviewed Potential Employee's for new hire, and terminated when necessary
- Trained staff on all Spa services
- Arranged product training classes for staff on-site and off-site
- Maintained all levels of customer service
- Worked with various vendors for product research, retail items, and displays
- Established relationships with advertising representatives for marketing Spa services
- Maintained all accounting and data entry for business and payroll
- Inventory Control
- Implemented Customer Incentive Programs and Packages
- Assisted in design and development of Spa Menu
- Created Spa Charity event for American Children's Cancer Society
- Participated in charity events throughout the community for the development of the business
Event & Catering Coordinator
Bristol Farms
08.1994 - 12.2000
- Job duties included all of the following but not limited to:
- Maintained all aspects of Catering department
- Event planning for private clients, store events, and corporate parties
- Created specialty displays with the use of gourmet foods and props
- (Photos available upon request)
- On - Site event management - time, food, entertainment, staff, kitchen, etc
- Custom Menu Planning
- Staff Scheduling (kitchen, drivers, wait staff, & event support staff.)
- Ordering of supplies, rentals, specialty foods, costumes for themed events, etc
- Formulated daily, weekly and monthly projections for department
- Worked with local businesses for weekly orders to be automatically delivered
- Donated services for local fundraisers and charity events
Education
Working Towards Bachelor of Science - Medical Billing & Coding, Business Administration
DeVry University
06-2027
100 Hour Post Graduate Certificate - Esthetics & The Science of Skin
International Dermal Institute
01.2014
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA) - ESTHETICS
Cerritos College
01.2013
Skills
- Customer Experience
- Excellent Team Player
- Dermaplane Pro Certified
- Customized facial protocols
- Hydrafacial Trained
- Expert Certified by Dermalogica
Certification
- DermaplanePro Certification
- Certified Auriculotherapist
- California Accident And Health Agent License
- Esthetician License - California Board of Cosmetology.
- Esthetician License - Montana Board of Cosmetology.
Awards
- The Lisa White Spiering Legacy Scholarship -2013 - International Dermal Institute
- Dean's Honor Roll & President's Honor's List: 2010, 2011, & 2012 - Cerritos College
- Dean's List Fall 2024 - Devry University
- Hydrafacial Scholarship for Advanced Education - 2023
Timeline
Licensed Esthetician, Makeup Artist, Lash Extension Instructor
Gypsy's Lash Den & Skincare Lounge
01.2011 - Current
Licensed Massage Therapist
Just Massage Studio
09.2010 - 01.2015
General Manager & Senior Massage Therapist
The Day Away Spa
08.2003 - 04.2005
Event & Catering Coordinator
Bristol Farms
08.1994 - 12.2000
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA) - ESTHETICS
Cerritos College
- DermaplanePro Certification
- Certified Auriculotherapist
- California Accident And Health Agent License
- Esthetician License - California Board of Cosmetology.
- Esthetician License - Montana Board of Cosmetology.
Makeup Artist
Milani Cosmetic
Working Towards Bachelor of Science - Medical Billing & Coding, Business Administration
DeVry University
100 Hour Post Graduate Certificate - Esthetics & The Science of Skin
International Dermal Institute
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