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Stephanie Piekarczyk

Stephanie Piekarczyk

Woodbury,MN

Summary

Passionate about helping others look and feel their best, with a strong commitment to safe, personalized aesthetic care that builds confidence and strong client relationships. A veteran with 23 years of honorable service and senior leadership experience, bringing strengths in mentorship, compliance, and problem-solving. Currently training to become an Advanced Practice Esthetician at the Aveda Institute of Minneapolis, gaining hands-on experience in skincare services, client education, and strict sanitation practices.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Esthetician

Aveda Institute Minneapolis
06.2025 - Current
  • Delivered 200+ supervised skincare services (facials, waxing, body treatments) during 1,100 hours of clinical training, ensuring 100% compliance with state sanitation standards and earning strong client satisfaction scores.
  • Guided clients in personalized skincare routines and aftercare, fostering repeat visits and positive feedback, while maintaining a 99% GPA that demonstrates both technical mastery and dedication to excellence.

Disability Claims Specialist

Disabled American Veterans
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managed sensitive medical and personal records for 300+ veterans with strict HIPAA compliance, ensuring 100% confidentiality and client trust.
  • Represented veterans before Veterans Law Judges in benefits appeals, successfully executing 20 cases with 18 approvals (90% success rate) that secured critical grants and resources for clients.
  • Delivered individualized advocacy and counseling through Disabled American Veterans, demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cross-departmental collaboration to improve client access to care.

Active Duty Soldier

United States Army
09.2001 - 10.2023
  • Served 20+ years in the U.S. military, recognized as a trusted leader for implementing safe, effective solutions in high-pressure environments and building long-term relationships that foster confidence, professionalism, and mission success.
  • Oversaw logistics, inspections, and compliance operations with strict adherence to regulatory standards across 400 evaluations/operations, ensuring precision, safety.
  • Certified Leadership Instructor, delivering in-person and online training to 1,550+ students, developing advanced communication, coaching, and teaching skills now applied to client education in skincare and wellness.

Education

BBA - Project Management

American InterContinental University
Online Campus
01-2020

Skills

  • Leadership & Mentorship of Large, Diverse Teams
  • Client-Centered Care & Relationship Building
  • Risk Management, Compliance & HIPAA Confidentiality
  • Strategic Problem-Solving & Sound Decision-Making
  • Teaching, Coaching & Client Education (1,550 students trained as a Leadership Instructor)
  • Advocacy, Counseling & Empathetic Communication
  • Collaboration Across Clinical, Operational & Management Teams
  • Hands-On Skincare Services: Facials, Waxing & Body Treatments (Aveda Institute)
  • Skincare Consultations, Treatment Customization & Aftercare Education
  • Sanitation, Safety & Compliance in Skincare Practices

Websites

Timeline

Student Esthetician

Aveda Institute Minneapolis
06.2025 - Current

Disability Claims Specialist

Disabled American Veterans
04.2024 - 04.2025

Active Duty Soldier

United States Army
09.2001 - 10.2023

BBA - Project Management

American InterContinental University

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