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Sara Valdes-Chabot

Emeryville,CA

Summary

Experienced Medical Esthetician with a focus on advanced skincare methods. Consistently achieved high client satisfaction by implementing personalized treatment strategies. Partnered with healthcare professionals to enhance service offerings and increase product revenue. Committed to lifelong learning and fostering positive client relationships.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Medical Esthetician

Elinea SF
San Francisco, CA
11.2022 - Current
  • Conducted skin health consultations with potential clients to evaluate needs and expectations.
  • Provide skin care services, such as chemical peels, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, and facials, to clients.
  • Proficient in VI Peel and Hydrafacial services.
  • Collaborate with the clinic physician when providing patient care and setting up joint-treatment plans.
  • Attended educational seminars and workshops related to esthetics industry trends.
  • Monitored the progress of clients during treatments and adjusted plans accordingly.
  • Managed inventory levels of products and supplies necessary for services, including making large purchase orders.
  • Kept accurate records of client information, treatments performed and follow-up visits scheduled.
  • Set up patient rooms and sterilized equipment.
  • Sold med spa-exclusive skin care products, and encouraged service upgrades.
  • Developed relationships with vendors for procurement of necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Conducted product knowledge sessions for staff members regarding new products or services being introduced into the spa and salon menu.
  • Created special packages for promotions or seasonal specials.
  • Performed administrative duties including scheduling appointments, maintaining client records, ordering supplies and equipment, processing payments and responding to customer inquiries.

Caregiver

IHSS In Home Support Services
Davis, United States
05.2021 - Current
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Solar Panel Installer

Freedom Forever Solar
Sacramento, CA
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Elegantly and skillfully connected system wiring and components to achieve both aesthetic and operational targets.
  • Tested system wiring layouts, grounds and terminations to finalize installations.
  • Met and exceeded customer preferences with high-quality solar photovoltaic installations matching designs parameters.

Shift Lead/Grill Cook/Prep

Burger Patch
Sacramento And Davis, CA
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Monitoring team performance and ensuring duties are performed efficiently.
  • Managing employee requests and transgressions.
  • Ensuring compliance with company policies, health, and safety standards.
  • Handling customer issues and employee disputes.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Trained new employees and promoted supportive, performance-oriented atmosphere by, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.

Cashier/Server/Bus

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe
Davis, CA
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
  • Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.

Counter/Kitchen Positions

THREE LADIES CAFE
Davis, CA
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Learned every menu preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet all customer needs.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.

Education

Associate of Science -

Merritt College
Oakland, CA
05-2026

Some College (No Degree) - Esthetics

Cinta Aveda Institute
San Francisco
08-2022

High School Diploma -

Davis Senior High
Davis, CA
2018

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Advanced skincare and treatment techniques
  • Client retention strategies
  • Professional ethics
  • Sales strategies
  • Customer service excellence
  • Client care
  • Interpersonal communication

Certification

  • California Licensed Esthetician

Languages

Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Medical Esthetician

Elinea SF
11.2022 - Current

Caregiver

IHSS In Home Support Services
05.2021 - Current

Solar Panel Installer

Freedom Forever Solar
03.2021 - 05.2021

Shift Lead/Grill Cook/Prep

Burger Patch
09.2019 - 11.2020

Cashier/Server/Bus

Dos Coyotes Border Cafe
09.2018 - 08.2019

Counter/Kitchen Positions

THREE LADIES CAFE
05.2018 - 09.2018

Associate of Science -

Merritt College

Some College (No Degree) - Esthetics

Cinta Aveda Institute

High School Diploma -

Davis Senior High