Ruth Combs
Grapevine,USA
Summary
Experienced Spa Owner and Esthetician skilled in operations management and leadership. Attention to detail is a passion. Specializes in creating comforting, impeccably clean environments that foster hospitality, loyalty, exceptional service, while implementing strategic and creative ideas that enhance business performance and elevate every guest's experience.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Esthetician
Viva Day Spa + Med Spa
Dallas, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Transferred to DFW TX from Natural Body/VIVA in Atlanta GA, assisting opening team to prepare VIVA's spa and med spa for business launch, establishing first footprint in Dallas TX.
- Prepared and organized setup of new 11,000 SF facility with 19 spa and med spa treatment rooms, ensuring operational readiness for service delivery.
- Maintained high standards for spa operations, driving client satisfaction through delivery of expert Esthetician services.
- Services currently include: Facials (using Eminence Organic Skincare, Skin Ceuticals, Coola, SkinBetter etc.), HydraFacials, Medical/Advanced Skin Ceuticals Peels, Celluma, Dermaplaning, Microneedling, Waxing services, Lash/brow tinting, Massage upgrades etc.
Esthetician. MedSpa Admin, Sales, Coordinator
SafiraMD Medical Aesthetics and Wellness
Alpharetta, GA
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Performed esthetic treatments, including facials, HydraFacials, and Dermaplaning.
- Managed spa administration and bookings, enhancing client care and supporting doctor and team in med spa operations with a focus on excellence.
- Assisted the nurse with various med spa procedures.
- Prepared charts and maintained cleanliness in waiting and treatment areas for nurse and doctor, ensuring readiness for procedures.
- Executed business development strategies that contributed to revenue growth.
Founder/Creator/Owner/Manufacturer
Rose and Spice Organics
Coleyville, TX
09.2013 - 03.2020
- Developed and manufactured all details of a complex aromatic business, ensuring quality and uniqueness.
- Created healing organic facial skincare and body products tailored to client requests.
- Produced specialized anointing oils using organic ingredients for client needs.
- I sourced & bottled the purest organic essential oils and more from around the world.
Founder/Spa Owner/Esthetician/Aromatherapist/Massage Therapist
The English Rose Organic Spa & RUTH REBEKAH Organic Beauty
Colleyville, TX
01.2010 - 03.2020
- As the Spa owner and Spa director, I solely operated a luxurious organic spa providing a healing and safe place for many to come for many years, while getting their beauty needs and other needs met.
- I oversaw all functions of spa operations daily.
- I provided the highest level of care, services and hospitality to every client, managed all inquiries, performed the luxury spa services, provided personal counsel, skin and health consultations etc.
- Created and managed website, graphics, content, online booking features, marketing strategies, and customer loyalty rewards program to enhance client engagement and satisfaction.
- I performed luxurious lengthy facials, peels, facial and body waxing, lash lifts, lash & brow tinting, massages, microdermabrasion.
- I retailed CosMedix, Ilike Hungarian Organic Skincare, Glo Minerals, Jane Iredale Mineral Skincare Makeup, Rhonda Allison RX Peels, Eminence Organic Skincare, Rose & Spice Organics etc.
- I managed a customer loyalty program and design marketing emails to generate sales.
- I made all decisions for ordering and constantly re-merchandise to generate interest, educational conversations and sales.
- Developed and crafted unique hand-made luxurious pure and organic custom products to meet diverse client needs.
Spa Creator, Esthetician, Massage Therapist and Spa Manager
Peyton Thomas Salon
Southlake, TX
11.2006 - 01.2010
- Invited by salon owner to open spa at popular Southlake salon, collaborating with a talented team.
- Developed budget and vision for new spa opening in partnership with salon owner.
- I set the highest standards for luxury spa services (esthetics and massage) and retail products for an extensive clientele base.
- Created strategic plans alongside owner and manager to enhance spa services and client engagement.
- Attracted clients and maintained a strong client base.
- I provided the highest level of spa client beautifying and pampering services while educating clients about skin and health plus offering important advice for take-home products, especially for my clientele desiring natural healthy options for various reasons.
- Established a professional atmosphere that enhanced client experience, resulting in strong client loyalty and repeat visits.
- Merchandising skincare in various ways throughout the spaces with Eminence Organics, Rhonda Allison RX, Jane Iredale Mineral skincare Makeup etc.
Lead Esthetician/Spa Educator/Massage Therapist
The Terrace Retreat Salon & Day Spa
Colleyville, TX
01.2000 - 11.2006
- With exemplary service, I performed multiple spa services (esthetics, skin consultations, massage therapy and makeup applications) and excelled in customer service.
- Educated estheticians across Colleyville and Southlake salon & spa locations to improve service standards and client satisfaction.
- Trained new and experienced spa staff to ensure high-quality service and consistency in treatments.
- Collaborated with a talented team in busy, award-winning luxury salon & day spa to enhance overall client experience.
Education
Diploma - Electrical Epilation (Electrolysis), Human Biology and Aromatherapy Studies
Castle College
Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK07-1991
Diploma - Beauty Therapy (City & Guilds Certification)
Castle College
Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK07-1991
Skills
- Skin care treatments
- Facial treatments
- Basic hair removal
- Exfoliation services
- Body treatment knowledge
- Cosmetic application techniques
- Sterilization techniques
- HIPAA compliance knowledge
- OSHA regulations awareness
- Client relationship development
- Customer retention strategies
- Customer greeting and communication
- Point of sale systems
- Inventory control and management
- Store operations and procedures
- Retail organization skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Decision making skills
- Team leadership and building
- Product recommendation strategies
- Retail organization skills
Certification
- British City & Guilds Diploma in BEAUTY THERAPY, Present
- British City & Guilds Diploma in Electrical Epilation (Electrolysis), Present
- Laser Technician License (TDLR), 04/01/26 to Present
- IPL Certificate (TX), 03/01/26 to Present
- Microneedling Certificate (TX), 03/01/26 to Present
- Microneedling Hands-on Training Certificate, 02/01/25 to Present
- Laser Safety Training Certificate, 02/01/25 to Present
- Laser Hands-on Training Certificate, 02/01/25 to Present
- Laser Physics Training Certificate, 02/01/25 to Present
- Microneedling Certificate, 02/01/25 to Present
- HydraFacial, 03/01/23 to Present
- Laser Hair Removal Technician License, 04/01/26 to 03/01/27
- Texas Massage Therapy License, 12/01/99 to 01/01/27
- CPR, AED & First Aid Certification, 12/01/24 to 12/01/26
- Texas Cosmetology Operator License (Includes Esthetician), 12/01/99 to 12/01/26
- GA Assistant Laser Practitioner License, 03/01/25 to 09/01/26
- Georgia Master Cosmetologist License, 09/01/22 to 03/01/26
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- Esthetician License
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Awards
Voted the best facial spa in Colleyville Texas for 9 consecutive years!, 01/01/20
Languages
English
Timeline
Esthetician
Viva Day Spa + Med Spa
05.2025 - Current
Esthetician. MedSpa Admin, Sales, Coordinator
SafiraMD Medical Aesthetics and Wellness
04.2025 - 05.2025
Founder/Creator/Owner/Manufacturer
Rose and Spice Organics
09.2013 - 03.2020
Founder/Spa Owner/Esthetician/Aromatherapist/Massage Therapist
The English Rose Organic Spa & RUTH REBEKAH Organic Beauty
01.2010 - 03.2020
Spa Creator, Esthetician, Massage Therapist and Spa Manager
Peyton Thomas Salon
11.2006 - 01.2010
Lead Esthetician/Spa Educator/Massage Therapist
The Terrace Retreat Salon & Day Spa
01.2000 - 11.2006
Diploma - Electrical Epilation (Electrolysis), Human Biology and Aromatherapy Studies
Castle College
Diploma - Beauty Therapy (City & Guilds Certification)
Castle College