Pioneer in the field of clinical cosmetology and renown specialist in corrective and camouflage makeup. This is a new field servicing the needs of pre-and post-operative patients of facial or bodily surgeries, as well as burn and trauma survivors and individuals with congenital birthmarks or other disfigurements.
One of the original developers of camouflage techniques for this population including facial sculpting, corrective contouring, cosmetic rehabilitation makeup and image counseling.
Founder & Owner/ Dermatologist Associate /Faculty Member/ Author/ Contributor Writer/Professional Business Expert/ Professional Speaker/ Professional Appearance Trainer/ Professional Expert Witness/ Professional Consultant for Physician, Spa, Medi-Spa.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE OF EDUCATOR
• Founder of the Career Advancement & Development Institute and Center for Appearance
• Developed 1st Long Distance Learning Courses for Certification Status in the Esthetics Industry
• Professional Consultant to Nurses and Other Medical Service Professionals
• Private Career Coach to Estheticians and Allied Providers
• Certified Instructor
• Faculty Associate
• Published Author
1. Medical Esthetics Educator & Career Advancement Facilitator
2. Textbooks/Scientific Journal/Writer
3. Author of "Survival Guide Books for Professional Women"
• Contributing Writer Scientific Publications & Trade Journals
• Professional Speaker - Medical Conferences, Skin Care Symposiums
• Entrepreneur - 24 Years Industry Experience
• Esthetic Clinician - Burn Center/Teaching Hospitals (Dermatologist Departments)
• Camouflage Therapist - 11 Years/ Expert Witness
• Appearance Counselor
• Color Expert
• Licensed Esthetician Since 1979
• Corporate Sponsor "Dermatology Nursing Association" Member since 1992
• Member of Society of Plastic Surgeons since 1994
• Corporate Member of "National Coalition of Esthetic & Related Professional Associations" since 2000
• Member of the 'Society of Dermatology Skin Care Specialists" since 2000
• National association for female executives
• Listed in the Who's Who in America for her extensive contribution to the development of this sub-medical specialty edition 2005
• Office granted at the Library of Congress, Washington DC 2001-present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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| • Founder / Researcher, Cosmetic Therapy & Skin Care Clinic Alta Bates Hospital, Burn Center | San Francisco, CA 06/89-93 |
| 1. Established clinic to conduct research and develop skin care and camouflage techniques for burn survivors | |
| • Dermatology Associate, Department of Dermatology | San Francisco, CA
1988 - 1999 |
| • Founder, Camouflage Therapy Clinic, University of California Medical Center | San Francisco, CA
1987 - 1999 |
| 1. Created this clinic
under the auspices of the Dermatology Department
to serve the needs of patients with congenital,
traumatic, or surgical lesions or other skin conditions
severely impacting personal appearance, disfigurements
such as; hemangiomas, fine capillaries, birthmarks,
dark circles, pigment problems, tattoos, and burn
scars. 2. In cooperation with dermatologists and surgeons, developed guidelines for product use, especially as part of medical treatment plans for dermatologic disorders and pre- and post-operative patients. 3. Established a quality assurance program for the practice of camouflage therapy and medical esthetics. 4. Lectured to dermatology, ENT and maxillofacial residents and visiting faculty from the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa and the Asian continent |
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| • Founder, Camouflage Therapy Clinic, San Francisco General Hospital | San Francisco, CA
02/88 -96 |
| Provided guidance and instruction to indigent patients in this clinic specializing in camouflaging Karposi's Sarcoma lesions. Coordinated efforts with dermatology and AIDS specialists to ease the psychological impact brought about by disfiguring illnesses. | |
| • Founder, Comedo Control Clinic, University of California at San Francisco Medical Center | |
| Initiated operation of this clinic providing acne surgery for the control of open and closed comedos and skin eruptions. | San Francisco, CA 11/88-99 |
| • Founder, Center for Appearance and Esteem Advanced Skin Care and Training Center |
San Francisco, CA
87/Ongoing |
| 1. Established a Postsecondary
training facility dedicated to the study of clinical
cosmetology to educate medical professionals and
their Nursing and Esthetic personnel serving patients
in the fields of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
and Dermatology. 2. Developed training programs in Camouflage Therapy, Dermatologic Skin Care, Skin Care for Disorders Related to Hormonal Dysfunction Appearance Counseling, Image Development & Medical Esthetic Marketing: Providing vocational rehabilitation opportunities and state certification. 3. Contributing educators include reconstructive surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, dermatologists, psychologists, post-burn and trauma survivors and anaplastologists. |
San Francisco,
CA 1981/1987 |
| • Founder, Advanced Skin Care Center | |
| 1. Opened the first skin care practice within a medical building. Created and developed techniques to conceal temporary swelling and discoloration | |
| 2. caused by cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries. Instructed patients on application techniques. | |
| 3. Associated with prominent local and national dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons organizing and coordinating lectures and presentations with physicians | San Francisco, CA 1981/1996 |
TEACHING & INSTRUCTION |
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| Medical Specialist: | |
| 1. Introducing "Medical Esthetics", "Clinical Care & Esthetic Nursing" 21st Annual Dermatology Nursing Association Convention, 2003 | San Francisco, CA 03/23/2003 |
| 2. Introduction to Camouflage Therapy, For Skin Cancer and esthetic therapies Dermatology Department Out Patient Services at Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore, MD. 06/27/01 |
| 3. Practical & Behavioral Approaches for Patients with Acute or Traumatic Scarring in Need of Camouflage Therapy, Dermatology Nurses Association 17th Annual Convention | New Orleans, LA 03/1999 |
| 4. Integrating Medical Esthetics into A Physician's Private Practice: General Guidelines, Dermatologic Seminar, H & H Traveling Dermatologic Seminar | Napa, CA 10/1998 |
| 5. Burn-out & How To Avoid It - Workshop, Stanford School of Medicine, Postgraduate Continuing Medical Education Courses | Stanford, 09/1998 |
| 6. Professional Issues & the Image of the Skin Care Specialist | |
| 7. Society of Plastic Surgery Skin Care Specialists | Los Angeles, CA 03/1998 |
| 8. Clinical Esthetics, Dermatologic Seminar, H & H Traveling Dermatologic Seminars | Alaska, AS 08/1996 |
| 9. Hiring A Medical Esthetician for your Practice, Dermatologic Seminar, H & H Traveling Dermatologic Seminars Minimally Invasive Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation | Silverado, CA 10/1996 |
| 10. Skin Care for Laser & Post-Surgical Patients, University of California. A Multi-Disciplinary Course | San Francisco CA 10/1996 |
| 11. Cosmetic Rehabilitation Therapy, University of California at Los Angeles, Grand Rounds/Dermatology Division - Clinical Science Lectures | Los Angeles, CA 10/1993 |
| 12. Camouflage Therapy for Post-Burn Survivors, St. Francis Hospital Burn Unit | San Francisco, CA 1993 |
| 13. Cosmetic Dermatology Seminars, Eighth Annual Dialogues in Cosmetic Dermatology | San Diego, CA 10/1993 |
| 14. Clinical Cosmetology for Burn Patients, International Skin Care Congress | Los Angeles, CA 04/1993 |
| 15. Cosmetic Rehabilitation Therapy In-service, Nursing Staff in Dermatology, San Francisco General Hospital | San Francisco, CA 06/1992 |
CONSULTANT |
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| • Consultant cosmetic corporation: | |
| 1. Launching cosmetic line | |
| 2. Creation skin care, makeup educational programs | |
| 3. Consulting on the complexion shades to be included in companies new cosmetic line | |
| 4. Authoring a training manual | |
| 5. Authoring script for video production | |
| 6. Writing curriculum for associates to learn skin care formulations and makeup items | Pleasanton, CA 04/05/03 |
| • Consultant: Pacific Venture Law Partner "A Facial burn report on a post-burn injury patient (teenager)" | |
| 1. Background of condition
evaluation 2. Fee Projection for products over the next 20 years |
San Francisco, CA 03/11/03 |
| • Educational Developer/Continuing Education, Minimally Invasive Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation, Audio Digest Foundation, California Medical Association | California, CA 10/1996 |
| • Consultant Licensed Skin Care Training Facility | New York City, NY 1996 |
| • Consultant to the President of this training facility and nationwide organization on the best approach to prevent the deregulation of the cosmetology industry. | New York City, NY 9/1996 |
| • Consultant, Program Development Sexual Harassment Mediation,.Women's Bureau, U.S. Dept. of Labor | Washington DC 9/1995 |
| • Medical/ Esthetic Expert Witness, Law Offices of Kortenhof & Elym, | St. Louis, MS 3/1995 |
| • Consultant, Start-up & Training, Medical/ Esthetics Department, Ochsner Clinic | New Orleans, LA 6/1995 |
| • Member Almay Health Watch Council Advisory Board, Almay Cosmetics | 6/1993 |
| • Medical / Esthetic Expert Witness, Law Offices of Howard Rice, Nemerovski, Canady, Robertson, Falk | San Francisco, CA 6/1993 |
CLINICAL COSMETOLOGY SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS |
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| • Sure Fire Strategies To Market Baby Boomers & Treatments for Hormonal Dysfunction | Philadelphia, PA 10/1996 |
| • Camouflage Therapy & Dermatologic Skin Care Course, Balnea Day Spa, Waterdown | Ontario, Canada 9/1996 |
| • Advances In Scientific Skin Care Seminar | Boston, MA 4/1994 |
| • Advances In Scientific Skin Care Seminar | San Francisco, CA 1/1994 |
| • Camouflage Therapy, Spotlight on Health, 450 Sutter Street, Medical Building Lectures, | San Francisco, CA 10/93 |
| • Clinical Cosmetology Seminar, Fremont Beauty College | Fremont, CA 6/1993 |
| • Clinical Cosmetology Seminar, Laney College | Oakland, CA 3/1993 |
| • Camouflage Therapy, 1st International Scientific Skin Care Symposium | Philadelphia, PA 1/1992 |
| • Camouflage Therapy, Atelier Esthetiques | New York City, NY 3/1989 |
| • Clinical Cosmetology, International Skin Care Congress | Miami, FL 1989 |
| • Understanding Adult Acne, Aesthetics World Expo psychology and Camouflage Therapy | Dallas, TX 1988 |
| • Alexander's Aesthetiques | Burlingame, CA 1987 |
CLINICAL LECTURES |
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| • Camouflage Therapy Clinic, U.C.S.F. Medical School | San Francisco, CA 88/Present |
| Introduced the concept of camouflage therapy procedures to dermatology, ENT and maxillofacial residents and visiting faculty from the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa and the Asian continent. | |
| • Cosmetology and Medicine: Camouflage Therapy at the 3rd International Cosmetics Symposium | Eskisheir, Turkey 10/1997 |
| • Successful Management of the Esthetics Division in The Doctors Practice, University of California, Dermatology Department | San Francisco, CA 2/1997 |
| • Skin Care and Cosmetic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation U.C.S.F. School of Medicine | San Francisco, CA 10/1996 |
| • Clinical Cosmetology and Camouflage Therapy, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Grand Rounds, UCSF Medical School | San Francisco, CA 1/96/98, 1/99 |
| • Northern California Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists | Berkeley, CA 4/1994 |
| • 20th Annual Esthetic and Dermatologic Surgery Meeting | Paris, France 9/1993 |
| • Clinical Cosmetology for the Dermatologic Nurse, Dermatologic Nurse's Association Meeting | Washington, D.C.12/1993 |
| • Camouflage Therapy Workshop, 8th Annual Dialogues In Cosmetic Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Seminars | San Diego, CA 10/1993 |
| • Keynote Speaker, Medical /Esthetics, Inter-coiffure Mondial | Paris, France 9/1993 |
| • Seventeenth Annual Hawaiian Dermatology Conference | Kuna, Hawaii 2/1993 |
| • Grand Rounds, Department of Dermatology, U.C.L.A. | Los Angeles, CA 1991 |
| • Hair Replacement for Alopecia Patients, U.C.S.F. Medical School, U.C.S.F. | San Francisco, CA 1988 |
| • Cosmetics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgical Grand Rounds, U.C.S.F. Medical School | San Francisco, CA 1987 |
| • Lectured to ENT Department, Dermatology residents, and nursing staff Grand Rounds, Department of Dermatology, U.C.S.F. Medical School | San Francisco, CA 10/1986 |
UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR MEDICAL LECTURES |
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| • American Medical Women's Association | Washington, DC 01/2005 |
| • Anti-Aging World Conference | Monaco, France 04/2005 |
| • How to Launch & Build a Medical Esthetic Practice & Camouflage Therapy Clinic - (Dr. Mauro Cunha Ramos) Chairman of the "General Dermatology Clinic" in Porto Alegre, South Brazil, Consulting for the State Health in the Ambulatory of Public Health Dermatology, Coordinator & Instructor at the "Occupational Therapy School" teaching "Dermatology Interventions" Centro de Estudo de Aids do Rio Grande do Sul) an NGO focus in health professional training and education | Porto Alegre, Brazil 05/2005 |
LECTURER |
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| • How to Make a Fortune Marketing Yourself | Los Angeles, CA 02/2004 |
| • Business Trends You Can Not Afford to Ignore - Spa Association | Los Angeles, CA 02/2004 |
| • How to Minimize a Law Suit - International Skin Care Conference | Miami, FL. 12/2003 |
| • Introducing Clinical Care and Nursing Special Consideration Dermatology Nursing Association 21 st Annual Convention | San Francisco, CA 03/21/03 |
| • Guest Appearance at Society Dermatology Skin Specialists | San Francisco, CA 03/20/03 |
| • The Confidence Factor, International Congress of Esthetics | Miami, FL 10/17/03 |
| • Increasing Your Knowledge in Skin Care, International Congress of Esthetic | Miami, FL 10/20/02 |
| • How to avoid Burnout: Taking Care of Yourself, 4th National Lymphedema Network Conference | Orlando, FL 09/14-17/2000 |
| • How to Avoid Burnout Workshop, In-house training program for Associates Marriott Corporation | San Francisco, CA 01/1999 |
| • How Women Think - Learning Annex | San Francisco, CA 1997-1999 |
| • How to Develop Charisma, Learning Annex, | San Francisco, CA 1995-1999 |
| • How to Make A Fortune With Appearance Counseling, International Congress of Esthetics, | Long Beach, CA 06/1999 |
| • How to avoid Burnout: Taking Care of Yourself 4th National Lymphedema Network | Orlando, FL 09/15/1998 |
| • How To Create A Great First Impression Workshop, Growth and Leadership Center | Mountain View, CA 04/1998 |
| • The Vital Importance of Making a Great First Impression - International Congress of Esthetics | Miami, FL 10/1997 |
| • How to Market to Baby Boomers, Balnea | Toronto, Canada 10/1996 |
| • Professional Survival, Barnes & Noble Bookstores | San Francisco/San Jose, CA 09/1996 |
| • Image Development and Multi-Cultural Diversity Office of the Mayor, Honorable Willie Brown | San Francisco, CA 03/1996 |
| .• Survival Techniques for Today's Career Women, Women's History Month, Levi Strauss & Co | San Francisco, CA 1996 |
| • Essentials of Personal Style: Tips and Trends, Spotlight on Health, 450 Sutter Medical Building Health Seminars | San Francisco, CA 11/1995 |
| • Power of Negotiation, Entrepreneurial Development Program Business & Professional Women of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA 1995 |
| • Strategies for the 90s, Sacramento Area Literacy Coalition, Sacramento | San Francisco, CA 10/1995 |
| • How to Develop Charisma, Learning Annex | Toronto, Canada 10/1996 |
| • Living with Stress, Village Inn and Spa | Napa Valley, CA 06/1994 |
| • Appearance Counseling, International Congress of a Esthetics East Coast Congress | Miami, FL 8/1987 |
| • Career and Personal Development, Village Inn and Spa | Napa, CA 5/1994 |
| • Corrective & Camouflage Makeup Workshop, Atelier Esthetiques | New York, NY 1993-1996 |
| • Two-Day Career Woman's Survival Workshop | San Francisco, CA 4/1994 |
UPCOMING LECTURE FOR THE ESTHETIC INDUSTRY |
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• Face & Body Spa & Health Aging Conference
"Skin Inc" |
San Francisco, CA 10/ 9, 2004 |
INSTRUCTOR |
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| Instructed in both practical and theatrical methods to aesthetic professionals and healthcare providers in the field of corrective and camouflage makeup | |
| . • Esthetician Instructor, Marinello's Beauty School San Francisco, CA 1981-1987 Developed makeup plans and counseled patients in medical makeup and skin care training. Included work with post-operative cosmetic surgery patient models, reconstructive surgery patient models, and individuals with congenital skin discolorations and other conditions. | |
| • Advanced Study, Theatrical Stage Makeup, Marin Community College | Kentfield, CA 1986-1987 |
| • Theatrical contouring techniques, facial prosthetics, foam latex, casting and duplication, hair implantation | |
| • Advanced Study, Makeup Artistry for Photography, Russ Fisichella Photography Studios, Contouring and camouflage techniques camera angles, lighting. | San Francisco, CA 1986, 1995 |
CREDENTIALS AND EDUCATION |
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| • Licensed Postsecondary Instructor, California Postsecondary Education Council | Sacramento, CA 1995-Present |
| • Licensed Esthetician, California State Board of Cosmetology Dept. of Consumer Affairs, | Sacramento, CA 1979-Present |
| • Clinical Faculty - Honorary Dermatology Associate, University of California, | San Francisco, CA 1987-Present |
| • Continuing Education Instructor, Board of Registered Nursing | Sacramento, CA 1996-Present |
| • Certified, Paramedical Cosmetology, M. G. Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts | Los Angeles, CA 1986 |
| • Contributing Educator, Miss Marty's Cosmetology School, Esthetics Division | San Francisco, CA 1983-1996 |
| • Contributing Educator, Alameda Beauty College | Alameda, CA 1994-1996 |
| • Continuing Educator, Cosmetology Division Skyline College | San Bruno, CA 1994-1996 |
| • Certified, Facial Therapy, Face Up of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA 1981 |
| • Certificate of Merit, National Educator "Reviva" Laboratories | Haddonfield, NJ 1979-1996 |
| • Advanced Study, Makeup Artistry, Monsieur Emanuel Beauty Therapist & Aesthetician | Philadelphia, PA 1988-1998 |
| • Business Studies, Highline Community College | Seattle, WA 1976-1978 |
| • Liberal Arts, College of Marin | San Rafael, CA 1973-1974 |
| • Member, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses, Inc. | 2000-Ongoing |
| • Member, Dermatology Nurses' Association | Pitman, NJ 1973-1974 |
| • Founder, Women's Forum for Discussion Group | San Francisco, CA 8/95-12/96 |
| "Started a discussion group for female role models have made contributions to the advancement of women in their field to discuss issues on the challenges women face and for social exchange. Some of the topics included: Gender Attitudes, Ageism, Entrepreneurship, Developing Influence in the Community, Financial Freedom, The Importance of Female Companionship" | |
| • Contributing Educator, Northwestern University, | Chicago, IL 11/1993 |
| • Faculty Member, Contributing Member to U.C.S.F. Arts and Lectures Series | San Francisco, CA 88-Ongoing |
| • Member, Public Relations Committee, National Association of Women Business Owners (N.A.W.BO) | San Francisco, CA 1993-1995 |
| • Moderator, Alta Bates Self-help Bum Support Organization | Oakland, CA 1989-1994 |
| • Member, Health Advisory Board, Almay Cosmetics | 1992-1993 |
| • Member of the Board of Directors, Alisa Ann Ruch, Burn Foundation | 1991-1993 |
| • Founder & President, Bay Area Skin Care Association (BASCA) | San Francisco, CA 1987-1989 |
| • Member, National Speakers Association | 1983-85 |
PUBLICATION |
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| • Contributor/Author Medical Spa - (National Publication) | New York, NY 2004 |
| • Contributing Editor, "Dermatology - Business Management" | 11/2003 |
| • "How to Find the Right Aesthetician for Your Practice" | |
| • Contributing Editor, "Marketing Management" | FL 2001-01 |
| • Contributing Editor, "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" (National Publication) | Miami, FL. Ongoing |
| • Contributing Image Editor, "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" (National Publication) | Miami, FL. Ongoing |
| • Columnist Clinical Views & News | 1986-1994 |
| • Contributing Editor, "Skin Inc" | Carol Stream, IL Ongoing |
| • Columnist, "Feather River Company Newsletter" | 1986-1993 |
| • Contributor, "New Woman Magazine" | 8/1998, 3/1999 |
| • Contributing Editor, "Dermatology Nursing" (National Publication) | Sunnyvale, TX Ongoing |
| • Contributing Editor, "Dermascope Magazine" (National Publication) | Sunnyvale, TX Ongoing |
PUBLISHED ARTICLES |
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| CAREER TRENDS WE CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE | Sunnyvale, TX 08/2004 |
| SEVEN EXPENSIVE TREATMENT ROOM MISTAKES & HOW TO STOP MAKING THEM | Miami, FL. 08/2004 |
| DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE TALKING TO "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 07/2004 |
| TOP 10 INDICATORS OF SUCCESS "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 07/2004 |
| INTELLECTUAL SKILL BUILDING "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 06/2004 |
| BEAUTY TRANSFORMATION "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 04/2004 |
| THE ART OF CONDUCTING PRESENTATIONS "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 02/2004 |
| MAKING THE LEAP - Make the Career Transition into Medi-Spa "American SPA" | New York, NY 01/2004 |
| EXPLORING OPTIONS WITH A NUTRITIONAL EXPERT "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 01/2004 |
| SOUND HIRING PRACTICES FOR STAFFING YOUR SALON & SPA "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 12/2003 |
| SIGNATURE STYLE (How to succeed at appearance counseling) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 09/2003 |
| FIFTY TIPS FOR SUCCESS (Career Management) "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 08/2003 |
| TOP 10 QUESTIONS ON CAMOUFLAGE THERAPY | Miami, FL 07/2003 |
| ATTITUDE: THE GREAT CAREER BUILDER "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 05/2003 |
| FASHION (Image counseling) | Sunnyvale, TX 04/2003 |
| AESTHETIC COUNSULTING FOR MEN "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 03/2003 |
| ADVENTURE AND FITNESS SPA "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 03/2003 |
| A YEAR IN REVIEW (Upcoming trends for 2003 ) | Miami, FL. 02/2003 |
| HIGH PROFIT PROMOTIONS "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 01/2002 |
| SKIN HANGOVER "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 01/2002 |
| PROFESSIONAL POWER (How to get it, how to use it, how to sustain it) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 02/2002 |
| WHAT'S THE ALTERNATIVE (Holistic Medicine and Natural Skin Therapy) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 02/2002 |
| CHAIRSIDE MANNER "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 03/2002 |
| YOU ARE WHAT YOU SAY "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 04/2002 |
| HOW TO COPE WITH PEOPLE YOU CANNOT STAND "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 04/2002 |
| A QUESTION OF TRUST "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 05/2002 |
| TRENDS AND IDEAS "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 05/2002 |
| STICKY SITUATIONS "Dermascope Magazine" | |
| COMMUNICATION/CLIENT INTIMACY "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 06/2002 |
| POLICING OURSELVES "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 06/2002 |
| "SKIN CARE PROBLEMS RELATED TO HORMONAL DYSFUNCTION" Article for Newsletter for American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery/ Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists | 2002 |
| TOP 10 DOS AND DON'TS YOU MUST NEVER MAKE ON THE JOB "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 07/2002 |
| SELF-ESTEEM Benefit from the confidence factor (Professionals.who lack confidence have difficulty obtaining new customers and retaining a strong clientele) "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 07/2002 |
| MINE YOUR BUSINESS INTUITION (How to become more in tune with yourselves) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 08/2002 |
| YOU CAN STOP PROCRASTINATING "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 08/2002 |
| HOW TO BE A GREAT MANAGER "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 09/2002 |
| PROFESSIONAL UNITY "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 09/2002 |
| YOUR OWN WORST ENEMY "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 10/2002 |
| MAKEUP CONSULTATIONS 101 (A business guide to capturing business women 45 and older) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 10/2002 |
| WORKING WITH BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 11/2002 |
| MASTER ESTHETICIANS "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 12/2002 |
| YOUR LEGACY "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 12/2002 |
| A UNIQUE MARKETING POSITION (Discover how to create your spa identity) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 01/2001 |
| MIND YOUR PROFESSIONAL MANNERS "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 01/2001 |
| THE CHOICE IS YOURS (Advance your Career with Certification) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 01/2001 |
| IN TRAINING (how to get the most out of your education) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 02/2001 |
| MARKETING TO MEN "Marketing Management" | FL 02/2001 |
| ELECTROLYSIS & THE BURN PATIENT "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 04/2001 |
| SEE AND BE SEEN "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 05/2001 |
| NEW FRONTIERS "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 05/2001 |
| BENEFIT FROM THE CONFIDENCE FACTOR "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 06/2001 |
| FIRST AID EMERGENCY "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 06/2001 |
| A PROVEN WAY TO MARKET FOR MOTHER'S DAY "Marketing Management" | Sunnyvale, TX 06/2001 |
| THE 10 DOS AND DON'TS WHEN STARTING A BUSINESS "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 07/2001 |
| HEALTH (The importance of observing health) "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 07/2001 |
| HAIR REPLACEMENT CONSULTING (Wig selecting for clients with hair loss) "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 08/2001 |
| INFORMATION MANAGEMENT | Sunnyvale, TX 08/2001 |
| MAKE THE MOST OF IT (A guide to seminars and conferences) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 09/2001 |
| FROM THE PAST TO THE FUTURE (Our history can teach us where we are going) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 09/2001 |
| MASTERING MONEY MANAGEMENT "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX. 10/2001 |
| VITAMINS (To supplement or not to supplement) "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX. 12/2001 |
| THE INDUSTRY BUZZ "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 12/2001 |
| THE ART OF MAKEUP "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 03/2000 |
| MEDICAL MAKEUP "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 04/2000 |
| THE BASIC PRINCIPLE OF TEACHING "Dermascope" | Sunnyvale, TX. 04/2000 |
| PASSING THE TEST "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX. 05/2000 |
| JUST PLAIN SMART PART 1 "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 05/2000 |
| THE POWER OF EDUCATION "Skin Ink Magazine" | Carol Stream, IL 05/2000 |
| JUST PLAIN SMART PART 2 "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 06/2000 |
| COSMETIC REHABILITATION FOR NURSES (Camouflage Therapy procedures for patients with disfigurements) "Dermatology Nursing Association" | 06/2000 |
| JUST PLAIN SMART PART 2 "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 07/2000 |
| ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SUCCESS "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 08/2000 |
| WORKING TOGETHER | 09/2000 |
| SPECIAL TREATMENTS FOR CLIENTS OVER 40 "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 10/2000 |
| CHANGES ARE COMING (An evolution of the industry's trends) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 10/2000 |
| CODE OF CONDUCT (A workable resource for today's beauty industry) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 11/2000 |
| COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT FOR ADOLESCENTS "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 12/2000 |
| FIRST TIMER TO LIFE TIMER (Customer service makes a big difference) "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 12/2000 |
| NEGOTIATING A SALE "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 02/1999 |
| ESTHETIC ENTREPRENEUR "Skin Inc Magazine" | Carol Stream, IL 09/1999 |
| HOW TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SUCCESS IN ESTHETICS INDUSTRY "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 11/1999 |
| HOW TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS THROUGH PLEASURE, PROFIT & PROGRAMMING "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 11/1999 |
| THE SENSUOUS SALON "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 06/1998 |
| CHOOSING A MEDICAL EDUCATION "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 12/1998 |
| HOW TO REBUILD YOUR IMAGE FOR SUCCESS "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 09/97 |
| HOW COLOR CAN STRENTHEN YOUR IMAGE "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 09/1997 |
| THE POWER OF NEGOTIATION "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 06/1997 |
| PRINCIPLES OF BEAUTY "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 05/1997 |
| SKIN PROBLEMS RELATED TO HORMONAL DYSFUNCTION "Dermascope" | Sunnyvale, TX 3-4/97 |
| WRITING TO EXPAND PROFESSIONAL HORIZON "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 02/1997 |
| IMAGE DEVELOPMENT FOR MEN "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 01/1997 |
| APPEARANCE COUNSELING - BEYOND TREATMENT "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 01/1996 |
| CLINICAL COSMETOLOGY "Skin Inc Magazine" | Carol Stream, IL 11-12/96 |
| CAMOUFLAGE THERAPY (Conquering children emotions) "Skin Inc Magazine" | Carol Stream, IL 11-12/96 |
| ELEGANCE - THE PRIVILEGE OF AGE "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 10/1996 |
| AMERICAN STYLE & YOUR ROLE IN REFLECTING IT "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 08/1996 |
| THE FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION "Eternelle, Women Magazine" | San Francisco, CA 06/96 |
| MAKE FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 05/1996 |
| THE ART OF SELF-NURTURING (A New Image Awareness) "Etemelle". Edmond A. Zingaro. MD. and Victoria Rayner, 1994 "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 04/95 |
| DERMATITIS/ECZEMA "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 1992 |
| ABOUT PREGNANCY "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 1991 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS "Les Nouvelles Esthetiques" | Miami, FL. 1991 |
| THE AESTHETICIAN IN THE PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER (Ronald Tegtmeir. M.D. and Victoria Rayner Dermatologist Associate) | Miami, FL.1991 |
| CAMOUFLAGE THERAPY: DERMATOLOGY NURSE'S PERSPECTIVE Bonita Weyrauch and Victoria Rayner Dermatologist Associate | Pitman, NJ 1991 |
| LOOKING AT THE FUTURE OF AESTHETICS | 1991 |
| GUIDELINES IN COMMUNICATION SKILLS Looking at the Future of Aesthetiques | 1/1990 |
| Guidelines in Communication Skills Sally Peterson-Falzone, Ph.D. and Victoria Rayner | Sunnyvale, TX 10/90 |
| WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO AN ASTHETICIAN OR COSMETOLOGIST WHO IS CONSIDERING ENTERING THE FIELD OF CLINICAL COSMETOLOGY? | 1990 |
| CLINICAL VIEWS AND NEWS: A DOCTOR'S PERSPECTIVE, AN INTERVIEW WITH RONALD E. TEGTMEIER | 09/1990 |
| ASSESSING CAMOUFLAGE THERAPY FOR THE DISFIGURED PATIENT: A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE Dermatology Nursing Volume 2, No. 2 East Holly Avenue Box 56, 08071; (856) 256-2300 | Pitman, NJ 04/1990 |
| AGING AND WRINKLING OF THE SKIN | 04/1990 |
| INTERFACING WITH THE MEDICAL FIELD | 04/1990 |
| THE BURN SURVIVOR Rose Munoz and Victoria Rayner | 03/1990 |
| THE BEAUTY OF THE HUMAN FORM: LEARNING THE ANATOMY | 02/1990 |
| GETTING A DECADE-BY-DECADE EDGE OVER TIME | 02/1990 |
| DERMATOLOGIC SKIN CARE | 01/1990 |
| THE DERMATOLOGIST'S ROLE IN SKIN CARE | 12/1989 |
| MICROPIGMENTATION: AN OVERVIEW Will Mitchell, BSCCE and Victoria Rayner, 11/1989 "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 11/89 |
| THE WORLD OF MEDICINE | 07/1989 |
| EXAMINING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT OF WORKING WITH DISFIGURED PATIENT Aspects of Working with Disfigured Patients, Stephen Sturges, MD and Victoria Rayner Dermatologist Associate. Camouflage on the Terminally Ill Patient, "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 03/89 |
| CAMOUFLAGE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL PATIENT "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 10/88 |
| PURSUING A CAREER IN CLINICAL COSMETOLOGY "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 09/88 |
| HOW DOES CLINICAL COSMETOLOGY ADDRESS THE EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF THE PATIENT "Dermascope Magazine" | Sunnyvale, TX 07/88 |
| HOW YOU CAN HELP BLIND PATIENTS WITH MAKEUP SKILLS "Beauty Education", Vol. 43, No. 11 | 11/1988 |
| ASSESSING CAMOUFLAGE THERAPY FOR THE DISFIGURED PATIENT A Personal Perspective "Dermatology Nursing Association" | |
| CLINICAL CAMOUFLAGE CREATES REMARKABLE BEFORES & AFTERS A medical publication - for patient education "U.C.S.F. Newsbreak" | San Francisco, CA 03/88 |
AUDIO PRESENTATION |
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| • Cosmetics Rehabilitation - Practical and Behavioral Approaches for patients.with Acute or Traumatic Scarring in Need of Camouflage, techniques Dermatologic Nurses Association's 17th Annual Convention | 03/1999 |
| • National Dermatology Nursing Medical Conference | New Orleans, LA 03/99 |
| • Skin Care for The Post Burn Patient, Tape 6, International Congress of Esthetiques | 1993 |
| • Cosmetic Rehabilitation Therapy, Hawaii Dermatology Conference | Hawaii, HI. 02/1993 |
| • Practical Reviews in Dermatology, Vol. 4, No.3 | 5-6/1989 |
| • Camouflage Therapy, International Congress of Esthetiques | 11/1989 |
BOOK AUTHORED |
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| "Clinical Cosmetology, A Medical Approach to Aesthetics Procedures", Milady Publishing | Albany, NY 1993 |
| "A Survival Guide for Today's Career Women", InfoNet Publishing | San Clement, CA 1994 |
LONG DISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS BOARD CERTIFIED |
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| • Dermatologic Skin Care Manual | St. Thomas, USVI 01/99 |
| • Camouflage Therapy Manual | St. Thomas, USVI 03/99 |
| • Skin Care Management for Menopause & Hormonal Dysfunction Manual | St. Thomas, USVI 06/99 |
| • Appearance Counseling Manual | Washington, DC 09/03 |
| • How to Launch & Build a Medical Esthetic Practice Manual | Washington, DC 12/04 |
| • Advanced Marketing Management Level 1 & Level 2 | Washington, DC 01/04 |
BOOK CO-AUTHORED |
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| "Cosmetic Dermatology" 3rd Edition Baran,
Robert M.D. Martin Dunitz Publisher, London, England |
Canne, France 2003 |
| Handbook of "Cosmetic Skin Care" Avi Shai M.D. Dept. Dermatology, Ben-Gurion University-Israel, Howard I. Maiback M.D. U.C.S.F. CA, Dept. Dermatology, Baran Robert M.D. Nail Disease Center | Canne, Fr/Israel/USA /01 |
| "Cosmetic Dermatology" 2nd Edition, Baran Robert M.D. Nail Disease Center, Canne France, Howard I. Maiback M.D. U.C.S.F. CA, Martin Dunitz Publishers; London, England | Baltimore, MD 1998 |
| "Cosmetic Dermatology" 1st Edition, Williams and Wilkens; Martin Dunitz Publishers; London, England | Baltimore, MD 1994 |
| "Dermatologic Clinics", Saunders Philadelphia,
PA;
Hong Kong, Japan; London, England; Toronto, Canada |
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| "Cosmetics - A Basic Textbook", Williams and Wilkens; Martin Dunitz Publishers; London, England; | Baltimore, MD 03/99 |
MEDIA APPEARANCES |
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| KMNY, - "Money Radio" | Pomona, CA 10/1996 |
| WBLI Radio, - Interview with Kelly Nash | Medford, NY 05/1996 |
| Radio, Edward Scott - "The Money Show" | Babylon, NY 05/1996 |
| Radio, Gene Tyrell | Michigan, MI 05/1996 |
| WBTA, WBTF, "News Maker Show" | Batavia, NY 04/1996 |
| Radio, - "Dayton Speaks Out" with Jackie Day | Dayton, OH 04/1996 |
| KMBZ Radio, Ellen Schegnk "Kansas City Morning News" | Kansas City, MO 04/96 |
| WLEA, WCKR Radio, Kevin Doran Hornell, | NY 04/1996 |
| WLEA, WCKR Radio, "John & Judy Show" | Hornell, NY 04/1996 |
| WBLA Radio | Fayetteville NC 06/96 |
| KDSU Radio | ND 03/1996 |
| CTST, Syndicated in 4 states, NC/OK/GA/AL - Taylor Satellite Talk Radio, Ann Williams & Co. | NC/OK/GA/AL 03/96 |
| KCUC Radio, KCUC Radio, Dennis Sutton, Dan Deicher | |
| Radio Presentation: HOW DOES CLINICAL COSMETOLOGY ADDRESS THE EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF THE PATIENT | 03/1996 |
| KCUC Radio Dennis Sutton | |
| Radio Presentation: "Image Development and Multi-Cultural Diversity" Office of the Mayor | San Francisco, CA 03/96 |
| KFNN Radio, Cynthia Fagyas - "Business Day Arizona" | Arizona, AR 03/1996 |
| WAMU, National Public Radio, Dennis Sutton | Washington, DC 03/96 |
| WZHX Radio | Hartford, CT 03/1996 |
| WZMX Radio, Mike Selinston | Hamden, CT 03/1996 |
| KRON -TV, Francis Ford Coppola's Winery, Saint Helena, Featured Guest, Henry Tannebaum | Napa Valley, CA 02/99 |
| CKDX Radio, Kara Scanian, "Noon Magazine" Pioneer in the field of clinical cosmetology and renown specialist in corrective and camouflage makeup. ... Taylor Satellite Talk Radio, Ann Williams & Co | Wingham, Ont. Ca. 03/96 |
| CBC Radio La Maison Radio Canada 1400 Rene-Levesque Blvd. East PQ H2L 2M2 | Montreal, Canada 03/96 |
| • Conceived, organized, promoted, and produced executive fashion shows for a national audience for major corporate sponsors including Wells Fargo Bank | |
AWARDS |
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| 2003 International Congress of Esthetics "Crystal Award" for outstanding contributions to skin care and medical profession industry | Miami, FL 12/03 |
| Researcher, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored and represented National Winner by the National Association of Women Business Owners | San Francisco, CA 05/94 |
| • "Woman Business Owner of the Year" Outstanding Achievement Award in Clinical Cosmetology, Association of International Makeup Artists | San Francisco, CA 1994 |
| • Award of Merit Commission on the Status of Women Commendation for Outstanding Service to the City and County of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA 08/1993 |
| • Aesthetician of the Year (Elected by Les Nouvelles Esthetiques) First recipient of the award. In recognition for Outstanding Contributions to the Advancement of Aestheticians & the Beauty Industry | Miami, FL 1992 |
| • KRON TV 'For Those Who Care" Award For Making a Difference In the Lives of Others through volunteer efforts in San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| • Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement of Education Aesthetics World Expo | 09/1988 |
| COMMUNITY SERVICE |
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| Sponsor to Dermatology Nursing Association | 2002-2003 |
| Sponsor to National Coalition of Esthetic & Related Associations | 2003 |
| Spa & Health Aging Conference - SDSCS/NCEA | |
| "Speaking Engagement" | San Francisco, CA. 09/03 |
| Member of Society of Dermatology Skin Care Specialist | Ongoing |
| Speaking Engagement in "Medical Esthetics," John Hopkins Hospital for Attending & Residence Physicians | Baltimore, MD 2001 |
| National Lymphedema Network - speaking engagement "'Burn-Out' and How to Avoid It" | San Francisco, CA 10/00 |
| National Lymphedema Network - speaking engagement "'Burn-Out' and How to Avoid It" | New Orleans, LA 09/98 |
| Presentation "Burn-Out for Associates and Managers of Marriott Corporation" | San Francisco, CA 1998 |
| Speaking Engagement in "Medical Esthetics" | |
| Contributor to Pinvote Point "Camouflage Therapy" | 2001 |
| MEMBERSHIPS |
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| Founding Member of the S.D.S.S. (Society of Skin Care Specialists) | |
| Founding Member of the N.C.E.A. (National Coalition of Esthetic & Related Association) | |
| Member of A.S.P.S.N. Inc. (American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses, Inc.) | |
| Member of D.N.A. (Dermatology Nursing Association) | |
| Member of the Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment | |
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