LAS VEGAS, NV, June 28, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- University of California, Irvine Extension spa advisory board member and course instructor, Julie Raistrick, is offering a seminar titled, "Introduction to Spa and Hospitality Operations," at the 18th Annual International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference, being held June 13-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The seminar will take place on June 13 and 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. in room N227.
"In an economy such as this, it is especially important for spa owners, directors, and therapists wanting to gain an understanding of the general operational and administrative procedures in various types of spas to understand how to conduct business for the long-term," says Julie Raistrick, spa director at Spa Montage at Montage Laguna Beach. "From those operating freestanding day spas to destination and resort spas, participants will develop an understanding of unique sensitivities required in managing and operating in the increasingly lucrative and complex spa industry."
Participants taking this seminar will learn conceptual skills in many of the aspects of business planning and development required to open a spa, manage day-to-day operations and position the spa for future growth. They will also develop strategic planning skills to design a comprehensive business model and marketing plan based upon industry analysis and targeted market research. Further, participants will learn how to develop an integrated service culture that supports profitability, employee retention, and high customer loyalty.
Seminar instructor Raistrick is the spa director at the luxurious Spa Montage at Montage Laguna Beach and has played an integral role in helping Spa Montage garner the first-ever Mobil Five-Star Award. Prior to Montage, she served as spa director at the Natural Body Day Spa in Atlanta, Ga. A certified health fitness instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine, Raistrick received a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from Ohio University and a master's degree in exercise science from Georgia State University.
For more information about this seminar, call (949) 824-2033 or visit http://www.extension.uci.edu/spa.
UC Irvine Extension's Spa and Hospitality Management Certificate Program features in-depth studies taught by esteemed industry professionals from throughout the United States, covering everything from business planning and processes to opening a spa, to managing day-to-day operations and positioning for managed future growth. For more information about the Spa and Hospitality Management Certificate Program at UC Irvine Extension, please visit http://www.unex.uci.edu/spa or call 949-824-5414.
About UC Irvine Extension: As the continuing education arm of UCI, UC Irvine Extension is dedicated to providing a university-level learning experience for students, offering thousands of exciting courses and programs to local, regional, and global constituencies via online curriculum as well as through on campus classes. UC Irvine Extension offers a rich array of academic and community programs to support a diverse audience, from a wide selection of academic programs to numerous campus activities. For more information, please visit http://www.extension.uci.edu.
UCI Extension Seminar at 18th Annual IECSC Conference
About the University of California, Irvine: The University of California, Irvine is a top-ranked university dedicated to research, scholarship and community service. Founded in 1965, UCI is among the fastest-growing University of California campuses, with more than 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,400 faculty members. The second-largest employer in dynamic Orange County, UCI contributes an annual economic impact of $3.3 billion. For more UCI news, visit http://www.today.uci.edu.
Editor's Note: To schedule an interview with Julie Raistrick, contact Vivian Chan at 714-573-0899 ext. 35 or via email at Vivian@echomediapr.com.
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