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Lavinia Mckenzie

Surbiton,Surrey

Summary

Dedicated beauty therapist with extensive expertise in non-surgical facelifts, micro-needling procedures, and light therapy. Proficient in a wide range of beauty therapy techniques including exfoliating methods, cleansing procedures, and treatment personalisation. Demonstrates strong customer relations skills and caring customer service, ensuring client confidentiality and satisfaction. Skilled in salon diary management and reception management, with a keen understanding of health and safety regulations. Committed to advancing career goals by continuously enhancing skin treatment product knowledge and mastering innovative beauty treatments.

Seasoned professional in beauty therapy, with career focus on holistic wellness and client satisfaction. Motivated with over 20 years of experience.

Can bring about transformation in client's appearance and confidence by leveraging unique skills in various beauty treatments, skincare routines, and health-focused therapies. Known for attention to detail, tailored approach to beauty regimen, and ability to create soothing and relaxing environment for clients.





Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Beauty Therapist

Nuffield Health
Surbiton, Surrey
11.2014 - 05.2025

Managing a day to day organisation

  • Salon duties
  • Customs services
  • Stock control
  • Contributed creative ideas during team meetings for improved service delivery.
  • Booked and managed customer appointments using booking bug system.
  • Managed appointment scheduling efficiently, minimising wait times for clients.
  • Products houses train in: Elemis, Demalogica, Clarins, E'Spa, Moor Spa, Aromatherapy Associates, St Tropez, Caci and Jessica Nails

Beauty therapist

Natural Beauty Rooms
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
06.2011 - 05.2016
  • same as above

Beauty therapist

St Georges Hill Lawn Tennis Club
Weybridge, Surrey
10.2003 - 08.2005

same above

Beauty therapist

Re Aqua
Chiswick, Hounslow
03.2000 - 11.2003
  • Same as above

Nail technician

Amazing Nail
south molton street, City of London
06.1998 - 12.1999
  • Performed routine equipment maintenance to ensure tools were safe and effective for use.
  • Removed old nail polish efficiently without damaging natural nails prior to new applications.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the salon by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Completed administrative tasks such as handling cash transactions and maintaining client records accurately.
  • Sterilised equipment and kept salon tidy.
  • Manicure and Pedicure
  • moisturising treatment with paraffin wax

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy

London College of Beauty Therapy
City of London
09.1997 - 07.1998

NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy

Aylesbury College
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
09.1996 - 07.1997

GNVQ - Business information studies,

Quarrendon Upper School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
09.1995 - 05.1996

GCSEs - English,Business information studies, Art & Design, Science, City &Guilds Maths

Quarrendon Upper School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
09.1994 - 05.1996

Skills

  • Non-Surgical facelifts
  • Micro-Needling procedure
  • Light therapy use
  • Exfoliating methods
  • Cleansing procedures
  • Treatment personalisation
  • Body wraps and scrubs
  • Pedicure procedures
  • Microdermabrasion technique
  • Customer relations
  • Just In Time stock control
  • Caring customer service
  • Tanning
  • Treatment planning
  • Facial treatments
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Skin treatment product knowledge
  • Client confidentiality
  • Reception management
  • Salon diary management
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Threading
  • Hair removal techniques
  • Lash and brow treatments
  • Waxing treatments
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Skin analysis
  • Beauty therapy techniques
  • Massage techniques
  • Waxing
  • Spray tanning
  • Vacuum suction massage treatment
  • Eyebrow shaping
  • Stone Therapy
  • Pedicure practices
  • Scalp massage
  • Tanning procedures
  • Eyelash and eyebrow tinting
  • Body massage

Timeline

Beauty Therapist

Nuffield Health
11.2014 - 05.2025

Beauty therapist

Natural Beauty Rooms
06.2011 - 05.2016

Beauty therapist

St Georges Hill Lawn Tennis Club
10.2003 - 08.2005

Beauty therapist

Re Aqua
03.2000 - 11.2003

Nail technician

Amazing Nail
06.1998 - 12.1999

NVQ Level 3 - Beauty Therapy

London College of Beauty Therapy
09.1997 - 07.1998

NVQ Level 2 - Beauty Therapy

Aylesbury College
09.1996 - 07.1997

GNVQ - Business information studies,

Quarrendon Upper School
09.1995 - 05.1996

GCSEs - English,Business information studies, Art & Design, Science, City &Guilds Maths

Quarrendon Upper School
09.1994 - 05.1996
Lavinia Mckenzie