March 20 & 21 - GES

VANCOUVER 2011CorporateClassesSPAWARE SOFTWAREBlake RectorBlake Rector is a leading developer of spamanagement systems in North America. Hehas accumulated 13 years experience helpingover 2,000 salons and spas with marketing,increasing client revenue per visit and increasedprofit. He has developed an intimateunderstanding of the salon and spa business needs and challenges.Salon and spa owners who have installed his systems are quotingimproved client revenues of 14 to 40%.Building Your Business in a RecessionSunday 3:30 p.m. Room 15Do you want your business to be more profitable? Through automatedmarketing, Blake will discuss how to increase, retain andwin back clients at no cost or effort. Then we will go through theeasy, proven 5-step selling technique that will dramatically increaseyour retail sales and booked services. This is a must-see class thatwill deliver real results in a recession.STOGRYN SALESVicky GrantVicky Grant began her career as a makeupartist in Dublin at the age of 19, where shelearned different aspects of the makeup tradeat MAC Cosmetics. After two years experiencingthe European market, she travelled toAustralia where she worked at MAC Cosmetics,in Sydney. Upon returning to Dublin, she ventured into teachingmakeup at the LA Make Up Academy. In 2008, Vicky’s creativetalents were fulfilled when she became the national makeup artist/educator for Jane Iredale Cosmetics in Ireland. Over two years laterher travels lead her to Canada where she had always dreamed of living– becoming Brand Manager for St. Tropez Self Tan/Jane Iredale.In this role, she has adapted her background in makeup artistryand explored what you can achieve from self tan – educating clientson a safer, healthier way to look amazing.Makeup Artist Tips on Self-TanningSunday 2:30 p.m. Room 15Vicky Grant reveals what you can do with self tan (contouring, highlighting,etc.). She will begin with the basics of how self tan works,then attendees will learn what the fashion trend of the season is.Whether it’s a deep 3D tan or light everyday glow, everybody canlook amazing with a little help from their self-tanner.Makeup Artist Tips on Self-TanningMonday 10:30 a.m. Room 15Same as SundayTASC GROUPCORPORATIONChristopher SchmidChristopher Schmid is Vice President andChair of Research and Education for the TASCGroup Corporation, a Canadian educationalinstitution dedicated to the implementationof the most effective, least invasive medical laser systems on themarket today. Backed by Canada’s most experienced team of biomedicallaser engineers, the TASC Group is one of North America’slargest vendor independent medical laser training organizations.Christopher has over 15 years of multi-disciplinary clinical laserexperience, has lectured internationally on the safe and effectiveimplementation of multiple medical lasers and light based technologies,and has authored numerous publications, including TheTechnology Investment You Can’t Afford to Ignore.Investment Considerations for IPLand Laser Technology: What YouNeed to Know Before You BuySunday 2:30 p.m. Room 20With a focus on medical grade intense pulsed light (IPL), this sessionreviews the fundamental operational characteristics of variouslight based technologies including laser and IPL. Learn thecapabilities and limitations of the various systems on the market,what is “medical grade” and why does it matter, what features aremost important, and why have laser manufacturers introducedIPLs of their own. Don’t get caught up with features, which maynot offer value. Learn how to enhance your ROI and protect yourinvestment with cost effective maintenance, low cost consumables,clinical in-spa education and operator certification and affordableextended warranties. Appreciate the value of a vendor independentapproach and learn how you can afford medical grade intensepulsed light by sorting the truth from the hype.Investment Considerations for IPLand Laser Technology: What YouNeed to Know Before You BuyMonday 10:30 a.m. Room 20Same as SundayCORPORATE CLASSES49SPA-SHOW.COM