NICOLE MERLO
Summary
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE Seeking a position within the beauty and wellness industry that will allow me to utilize my skills and qualification to provide a pleasant client experience and contribute to the success of your organization. Licensed Esthetician certified in permanent cosmetic procedures. Experience includes skin care facials, waxing, peels, acne treatments and microdermabrasion. Sales-focused, customer-oriented Esthetician skilled in various types of facials. Expertise in marketing and promotional events. Friendly and reliable Certified Medical Esthetician with advanced training in microdermabrasion, chemical peels, waxing and facials. Desiring a role in a day or medical spa.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Esthetician and Acne Specialist
The Acne Spot
04.2022 - 08.2023
As a full time esthetician I trained and learned to become a successful acne specialist tailoring clients natural home care routines to support getting clear skin.
- Fostered friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience.
- Recommended retail products for at-home use.
- Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
- Stocked treatment rooms with proper supplies.
- Performed waxing, body wrap application, and gentle exfoliation to improve overall skin condition.
- Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality.
- Educated patients on treatment options.
- Provided clients with knowledge of all cosmetic services being provided.
- Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers.
- Performed consultations for patients before scheduling treatments.
- Cleansed, exfoliated and moisturized customer skin.
- Performed special anti-oxidant, acne, and microdermabrasion facial services.
- Resolved customer complaints and facilitated conflict resolutions.
- Practiced new makeup application techniques and color combinations to promote various makeup brands.
Esthetician/ Pharmacy assistant
Fairbanks Medspa
03.2020 - 10.2020
Law Office Assistant
Law Offices of William C. Halsey
04.2017 - 02.2019
Administrative Assistant/ Translator
NCSD Immigration Law Offices
03.2016 - 04.2017
Sales Representative/ Cashier
Ulta Beauty Inc
09.2011 - 04.2012
Education
CA State Licensed Esthetician -
Bellus Academy
Poway, CAingredient knowledge, and application of: Certified: Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion Certified: Borboleta Eyelash - undefined
Acne Specialist - Acne/skin
Face Reality Specialist
2022
CPR certified TECHNICAL SKILLS IN SKINCARE MEDICAL SPA TRAINING: Clinical esthetics, advanced peels, advanced - undefined
2019
Certified Dental Assistant - undefined
2011
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental
UEI College San Diego CA
2011
Skills
- Business Operations
- Services Sales
- Public Health Codes Knowledge
- Makeup Application
- Blackhead Extraction
- Outstanding Client Care
- Clean Equipment
- Eyebrow Shaping
- Care Regimen Design
- Facial Masks
- Client Intakes
- Proficiency in Eyebrow and Lash Tinting
- Excellent Team Player
- Dermaplaning
- Diagnosing
- Chemical Peel Application
- Apply Products
- Customer Consultations
- Care Recommendation
- Spa Retail Sales
- Hydra Facials
- Skin Assessment
Accomplishments
- Advanced training in the art of eyebrow shaping with world-renowned Anastasia products, application of Borboleta Beauty eyelash extensions, spa body wraps, advanced facials, and aromatherapy
- Advanced acne care using microdermabrasion, glycolics, and extractions
- Advanced Peels:
- Chemical peels with TCA acids/ retinol
- Jessner Peel
- Silk Peel
- Advanced Waxing Techniques
- Celluma anti-aging treatments
- Cool sculpting treatments
- Lighstim treatments
- Crystal Microdermabrasion procedure
- European facials / Back treatments
- Experienced in skin analysis to design customized facial treatments
- Galvanic & high frequency treatments
- Hydrafacial
- Oxygen Facial Infusion System
- Dermaplaning
- Micro needling/ nano
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Esthetician and Acne Specialist
The Acne Spot
04.2022 - 08.2023
Esthetician/ Pharmacy assistant
Fairbanks Medspa
03.2020 - 10.2020
Law Office Assistant
Law Offices of William C. Halsey
04.2017 - 02.2019
Administrative Assistant/ Translator
NCSD Immigration Law Offices
03.2016 - 04.2017
Sales Representative/ Cashier
Ulta Beauty Inc
09.2011 - 04.2012
CA State Licensed Esthetician -
Bellus Academy
ingredient knowledge, and application of: Certified: Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion Certified: Borboleta Eyelash - undefined
Acne Specialist - Acne/skin
Face Reality Specialist
CPR certified TECHNICAL SKILLS IN SKINCARE MEDICAL SPA TRAINING: Clinical esthetics, advanced peels, advanced - undefined
Certified Dental Assistant - undefined
Dental Assistant Certification - Dental
UEI College San Diego CA
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