Curriculum Vitae

Name: Abigail Strickland

Occupation: Beauty Therapist

Address: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Contact: Details available on request at abigailstrickland.com

Qualifications and Education

November 2007

Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics
Houston, Texas, USA

Institute CIDESCO Internationally Accredited

The CIDESCO course is the only world wide recognized beauty qualification

Graduated with NACCAS / TDLR / TDSHS approved Diplomas in Aesthetics and Massage together with associated Texas / American Licences.

Qualified as a CIDESCO International Therapist who has passed the Theory and Practical exams set by CIDESCO.

Note:- The CIDESCO / NACCAS /TDLR / TDSHS combined curriculum is equivalent to the following standards:-

CIBTAC Level 3 Diploma in Aesthetic Treatments and Body Therapy
IIHHT Level 3 Diploma in Indian Head Massage, Swedish Massage and Aromatherapy
IHBC Level 3 Diploma in Epilation
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology

The CIDESCO also includes the following elements in addition to the above:-

Slim Wraps
Stone Therapy
Diet and Nutrition
Cosmetic Make Up
Chemistry, Physics, Electricity & Cosmetic Science
Specialised Body & Face Treatments
Nutrition
Lymphatic Drainage
Micro Pigmentation
Pregnancy Massage

June 2006

Stokesley High School, UK

Graduated with 7 GCSE's

July 2005

Cleveland School of Nail Technology, UK

Obtained a Nail Technician's Diploma

Employment History

December 2007 to Present

Matfen Hall Hotel
Newcastle, UK

Full time Beauty Therapist completing a wide variety of treatments working in the hotel's spa. To date I have completed over 600 hours of practical work, which now allows me to obtain my full CIDESCO Diploma

November 2007 to Present

Black Friars Bar
Newcastle, UK

Part time work behind the bar

September 2006 to November 2007

ICE Spa
Houston, Texas, USA

Cosmetology & Esthetics Practitioner. Completed over 50 facials and 40 Swedish Massages with local and international clients of both sexes and all races

December 2005 to January 2006

Eminence Hair Salon
Stokesley, UK

Part-time Assistant Junior Hair Stylist and Client Receptionist

May 2005

Quiescence Beauty Salon
Nunthrope, UK

Part-time Assistant Beautician and Client Receptionist

Proven Skills

Internationally experienced
Communicate fluently and easily with clients and colleagues at all levels
Have initiative and the ability to take instruction and work in a team
Have gained the confidence to work and study in both the UK and overseas
Able to perform treatments on clients with or without supervision in a spa environment
Ability to use up to date electrical spa equipment, methods and techniques
Comfortable working on clients of either sex and of all racial and ethnic backgrounds

References

Mrs Julia Leone
CIDESCO Snr Lecturer and Examiner
England
j.e.leone@hotmail.com

Mrs Britt Scurr
Quiescence Beauty Salon Manager & Beautician
England
britt@quiescenceuk.com