Michelle Gravallese

Provides advanced, results driven facials in a dermatology clinic. Works synergistically with the Dermatologists to best provide enhanced clinical patient results.

Master Esthetician - Potomac Dermatology & Skincare Center - Potomac, MD

(2025-06)

Provides advanced, results driven facials in a dermatology clinic. Works synergistically with the Dermatologists to best provide enhanced clinical patient results.

CE [Continuing Education] Course Instructor - PRO+ Skin Academy - North Bethesda, MD

(2024-10)

Hosts a Maryland State Board of Cosmetology-approved 2 hour [2 CE] continuing education virtual social media course for licensed Estheticians, Cosmetologists, and Nail Technicians. Course teaches how to connect with and convert consumers via social media. Maryland state is currently in the process to approve a 4 hour [4 CE] social media workshop proposal.

Esthetics Academy Preceptor and Guest Speaker - PRO+ Skin Academy - North Bethesda, MD

(2024-06)

Preceptor partnership enables students to complete their required practical hours in a real spa setting, providing hands-on experience and professional development. Three students graduated year to date. Regularly guest speaks for classes, serves as a mentor to help bridge the transition from school to the professional esthetics field.

Esthetics Department Manager and Lead Esthetician - Woodhouse Spa North Bethesda - North Bethesda, MD

(2016-10 - 2025-03)

Supports execution of education strategies, aligning with Woodhouse Spa sales, goals, and objectives. Employment includes the establishment of a SkinCeuticals partnership and relationship, development of the esthetics department, onboarding Estheticians, and the implementation of learning product knowledge and protocols to boost sales. Management duties includes inventory, providing exceptional customer service skills, aiding in conflict resolution, marketing and public relations, mentorship, and mastering service providing.

• Contributions produced spa revenue of $3 million dollars in 2024, the highest revenue year to date.
• Onboarded over 15 Estheticians. Grew esthetics team initially of 3 to currently 9.
• Winner of 2025 Best of Bethesda Magazine: Best Day Spa catagory. Winner in 2022 and 2019.

Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Washington Adventist University (2014-01 - 2017-12)

Esthiology - Esthiology - Aveda Institute (2016-01 - 2016-12)

Associate of Fine Arts - Graphic Design - Montgomery College (2011-01 - 2013-12)