Kristen Gruden
Palm Harbor
Summary
Friendly and reliable Certified Esthetician with advanced training in microdermabrasion, chemical peels, makeup theory, waxing and facials.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Esthetician
WildLight Esthetics LLC.
04.2025 - Current
- Sterilized equipment for client treatments.
- Welcomed clients arriving for appointments.
- Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
- Advised clients on proper home-care regimens.
- Recommended retail products for at-home use.
- Stocked treatment rooms with proper supplies.
- Developed customized facial treatments for individual clients to address specific skin care needs.
- Used social media platforms to promote salon and services.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
Operations Manager
Knack Home Services LLC.
09.2020 - 03.2025
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
Skincare/Esthetics
American Institute Of Beauty
Largo, Fl03-2025
High School Diploma -
Tarpon Springs High School
Tarpon Springs, FL05-2002
Skills
- Dermalogica Pro Certified
- Guest services expertise
- Proficient in eyebrow and lash tinting
- LED light therapy
- Consultative sales strategies
- Spa retail sales
- Facials and microdermabrasion
- Chemical facial peels
- Waxing
- Product promotions
- Client consultation
- Sanitization
Certification
- Dermalogica Pro Certified 2025
- Dermalogica: Elevating Customer Experience Certified 2025
- Licensed in brow & lash tinting 2025
- Certified in retail sales 2025
- Microsoft word & excell training course 2021
Languages
English
Timeline
Esthetician
WildLight Esthetics LLC.
04.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
Knack Home Services LLC.
09.2020 - 03.2025
Skincare/Esthetics
American Institute Of Beauty
High School Diploma -
Tarpon Springs High School