Sophie Mckay
Glasgow ,Eastkilbride
Summary
Dedicated beauty therapist with expertise in client communication and personalized service. Committed to maintaining high hygiene standards and ensuring customer satisfaction in every treatment. Beauty professional with expertise in skincare treatments, facials, Proficient in waxing, tinting, and massage therapies, ensuring client satisfaction through personalised care and attention to detail. Adept at maintaining sanitary and welcoming environment while staying updated on latest beauty trends and techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
level 6 beauty therapist
South Lanarkshire College
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Maintained hygienic and organised treatment rooms, cleaning between guests.
- Communicated with clients between treatments to deliver consistent customer service.
- Maintained strict hygiene and cleanliness standards in treatment rooms and work areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Welcomed clients upon arrival and created comfortable treatment and waiting areas.
- Oversaw day-to-day operation and complex schedule management to deliver world-class spa experiences.
- Developed personalised treatment plans for clients with specific skin concerns, achieving noticeable improvements.
- Advised customers on appropriate application of make-up and skincare products, tailoring recommendations to client's needs.
- Delivered personalised beauty services and treatments based on client requests.
Beauty Therapist
South Lanarkshire College
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Maintained hygienic and organised treatment rooms, cleaning between guests.
- Communicated with clients between treatments to deliver consistent customer service.
- Maintained strict hygiene and cleanliness standards in treatment rooms and work areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Welcomed clients upon arrival and created comfortable treatment and waiting areas.
- Delivered range of spa treatments, including facials, massages and waxing.
- Trained on new treatments, products and services to expand service offering.
- Administered facial treatments, including skin analysis, cleansing, exfoliation, and extraction to promote healthy skin.
- Tailored facial treatments to specific skin types and needs.
- Delivered personalised beauty services and treatments based on client requests.
Nail Technician
South Lanarkshire College
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Utilised UV and LED lamps safely for gel applications, following manufacturer instructions.
- Sterilised and sanitised nail tools to minimise risk of cross-infection.
- Performed pedicures, manicures, nail filing and nail varnish application.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the work area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Customised nail treatments based on client consultations, taking into account their specific needs and preferences.
- Provided high-quality manicures and pedicures based on clients' preferences to increase client satisfaction.
- Conducted repairs on damaged nails, offering solutions to improve nail health.
- Trained on new treatments, products and services to expand service offering.
- Followed workplace and manufacturers' instructions for safe use of equipment to keep items in working condition.
Education
SVQ Level 5 - maths
duncanrig secondary school
eastkilbride 01-2009
SVQ Level 4 - english
Duncanrig secondary school
EastKilbride01-2009
SVQ Level 4 - admin
Duncanrig secondary school
Eastkilbride 01-2009
SVQ Level 4 - modern studies
duncanrig secondary school
eastkilbride 01-2009
SVQ Level 4 - biology
duncanrig
eastkilbride01-2009
Skills
- Client consultation
- Beauty therapy techniques
- Client confidentiality
- Product recommendation
Certification
- Level 5 beauty therapist
- nail technician
- hairdressing
Timeline
level 6 beauty therapist
South Lanarkshire College
08.2025 - 06.2026
Beauty Therapist
South Lanarkshire College
08.2024 - 06.2025
Nail Technician
South Lanarkshire College
08.2023 - 03.2024
SVQ Level 5 - maths
duncanrig secondary school
SVQ Level 4 - english
Duncanrig secondary school
SVQ Level 4 - admin
Duncanrig secondary school
SVQ Level 4 - modern studies
duncanrig secondary school
SVQ Level 4 - biology
duncanrig