Maria Gaertner
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Maria Gaertner

Maria Gaertner

CONTACT
Bloomington
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SKILLS
Customer service
Taking initiative
Well organized
Training in Millennium
Dependable
Tactful
My main goal as an esthetician and nail technician is to make a persons day better when they leave than when they came in. Making their experience above the expectation. In these positions I’m looking for support from my co-workers and the ability to achieve my goal. Currently I am in school at PCI academy for my Advanced Practice esthetician license. I am learning and will be trained on, chemical peels, dermaplaning, micro needling, microdermabrasion, hydra facial, high frequency, and ultrasonic spatula
EXPERIENCE
Solimar Spa
Esthetician, Nail technician and Spa lead / Eagan, MN / September 2018- February 2020
* In my role here my goal was to make the guests have an experience through performing a facial, waxing, manicure and pedicure. Specializing in body waxing for men and women. Here I was trained in Microdermabrasion, Chemical peels, CND shellac polish application. My role as Spa lead was to run the spa on a day to day basis. Controlling inventory and ordering product when needed, helping with guest conflicts when they are unhappy or have questions. Also helping out at the front desk when needed, opening and closing the spa, answer phones, booking appointments, and checking guests in and out on
Millennium.
European Wax Center
Guest Service Associate / Eagan, MN / December 2017 - March 2019
Interact with guests to answer their hair removal questions, book reservations and sell product. While maintaining a clean and put together environment. Was responsible for opening or closing the store.
Gap Outlet
Sales Associate / Eagan, MN / November 2016 - July 2018
Interact with employees and customers to create a positive friendly environment. Maximize sales by ensuring a neat, clean and organized store. Responsible for knowing and exciting the Gap Outlet brand standards and operational processes.
YMCA Childcare
Teacher Assistant / Eagan, MN / March 2017- November 2017
Assist the lead teacher with daily tasks in infant - 5 year old classrooms, (i.e. changing diapers, preparing food, playing with the kids, and keeping the room clean.) Communicate with parents twice a day on how their child is doing and what they did that day.

ISD Community Education Aquatics
Water Safety Instructor / Apple Valley, MN / 2012 - 2017
Teach swim lessons to levels ranging from parent and child, to level 6, as well as adults and those with special needs. Co- teach with aids and other instructors in order to help with class control. Worked one on one with difficult learners (i.e. criers.) Assisted the manager with duties as needed.
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EDUCATION
Advanced Practice Esthetician
PCI Academy
2019- present, ending in
Late March 2020

Nail Technician
The Atelier Academy of Beauty
2018-2019

Esthetician
Aveda Institute
2017-2018

Diploma
Eagan High School
2013-2017