Dana Schmidtbauer

Dana Schmidtbauer has an extensive work history in various roles within the beauty industry. Dana currently serves as the Director of Pro Sales North America Independent Distribution at Olaplex Inc. Prior to this, they worked as the Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Education at Allvus dba The Sam Villa Company from 2020 to 2022. Before that, they were a Business Development Specialist at Epic Care - Partners in Comprehensive Care from 2018 to 2020.

Schmidtbauer has also held significant positions at behindthechair.com, where they worked as the Vice President of Account Development from 2004 to 2018. Additionally, they served as the Director of Trade Marketing and Director Of Brand Management at KMS Research Inc, a professional haircare brand, from 1996 to 2004. Dana began their career at Professional Salon Services Inc. as a Programs and Promotions Manager from 1993 to 1996.

Schmidtbauer started their career in the beauty industry as a Marketing, Sales, and Education Coordinator at Progressive Beauty Enterprises, an independent Aveda distributor, from 1988 to 1991. Dana then became the Marketing Director at the same company from 1991 to 1993.

Throughout their career, Schmidtbauer has demonstrated expertise in strategic marketing, sales, business development, and brand management. Dana has successfully developed and executed promotional campaigns, implemented marketing programs, and built strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Dana Schmidtbauer completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from the University of St. Thomas. The specific start and end years for this educational experience were not provided.