Valerie G. Presser

Highly skilled and dedicated professional with extensive experience in dynamic clinic floor operations and classroom instruction. Proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments, effectively managing diverse responsibilities while ensuring superior client service and student engagement. Adept at teaching foundational and advanced techniques, inspiring learners, and fostering a culture of creativity and wellness.

Key Highlights

• Thrived in a high-energy clinic floor setting, delivering exceptional client care, mentoring students in real-world scenarios, and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Served as a classroom instructor, adeptly teaching fundamental principles of color theory, foundational sculpting, facials, waxing, and make-up application, creating a strong knowledge base for aspiring professionals.
• Promoted to Masterpiece Instructor, where responsibilities expanded to teaching advanced techniques in fine arts and wellness, emphasizing holistic skill development and artistic excellence.
• Passionate about combining technical expertise and creative vision to inspire students to achieve their full potential in both foundational and advanced professional settings.

Attended UNLV, as a Nutrition Major.

As a cosmetology instructor, duties were to plan, prepare and deliver quality classroom instructions in the classroom and on the clinic floor. Taught the four basic forms of sculpting, perm placement and how to manipulate the hair to achieve the desired result. Along with, the basics of men's hair sculpting including design analysis, color theory, infection control, manicures, pedicures, aroma therapy and facials. Motivated students by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm and sensitivity for their concerns. Actively involving them in classroom discussion and activities along with addressing different learning styles.

Makeup artist for special events and product promotions and Nordstrom and Macy's.

Special occasion, formal hair design and makeup. Location artist fro photoshoots. Full-service salon.

Managed and motivated employees to be productive. Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

Educated customers on proper product usage techniques, fostering confidence in their ability to replicate results at home.

Maintained an organized and visually appealing product display, resulting in increased customer interest and engagement. Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service. Increased sales revenue by effectively upselling and cross-selling beauty items based on client needs.

Degree in Arts and Science, Design Team Member, Multiple 1st place National winner.

Mastered various photography techniques, consistently producing visually stunning images for weddings, glamour, senior, children's and family photography.