Nina Balan

Nina Balan has a diverse work experience in the spa and business consulting industry. Nina is currently working as a Senior Business Consultant at Acara Partners, a position they have held since April 2019. Prior to that, they worked as a Marketing Manager at Begin with Skin MedSpa starting in August 2017.

Nina also has experience as a Spa Consultant and Advisory Board Member at JMPankey Partners, where they managed and provided consultation on various spa projects starting in November 2014. Nina has also worked as a Senior Business Consultant at medspa810 from September 2019 to May 2020.

Before their current roles, Nina worked as a Content Writer at Acara Partners, where they were responsible for creating weekly content for the company's audience and generating posts related to social media, marketing, human resources, and operations. Nina held this position from March 2013 to September 2014.

Prior to working at Acara Partners, Nina worked as a Spa Consultant at Abbajy & Associates, where they provided support and lead on a consultant basis for spa projects from 2005 to 2008. Nina also worked as a Spa Consultant at Virtual Spa, where they consulted on various spa projects and wrote modules for an online training program from 2004 to 2007.

Nina's earlier experience includes working as the Director of Retail at Stonewater/Spa Capital from 1999 to 2003, where they directed the execution of a corporate retail platform program and created marketing directives and merchandising schematics for spa locations. Nina also worked as a Training Manager/Spa Consultant at Sage Management and Development Group from 1996 to 1999, where they developed spa operating procedures and provided sales, service, and recruiting training, among other responsibilities.

Overall, Nina Balan's work experience demonstrates their expertise in spa consulting, marketing, and business development within the spa industry.

Nina Balan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Providence College, which they obtained between 1991 and 1994. Prior to that, they attended Northeastern University from 1990 to 1991, where they studied Business Administration and Management. In addition to their formal education, Nina also obtained a Massachusetts Aesthetic License from the Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy. Nina also received laser training from the National Laser Institute.

Throughout their career, Nina has pursued additional certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Nina obtained certifications in Customer Experience: Journey Mapping, Human Resources Foundations, Letting an Employee Go, How to Design and Deliver Training Programs, Motivating and Engaging Employees, and Bill George on Self-Awareness, Authenticity, and Leadership. These certifications were acquired from LinkedIn, with the most recent one being earned in February 2022.