Masters Series
Once a month we host individuals within the network that have shown great skill, leadership, and talent; our Aveda Masters. These individuals are some of the top leaders in our network and industry. The Masters help create curriculum, develop new products, and pioneer Aveda’s education. Many of the Masters join us as Purefessionals and Global Educators, these titles are held by the Aveda elite. They join us as part of Aveda Institute Denver’s Master series esteemed stars!
The Aveda Masters start their day with a motivational presentation to the entire student body; they also utilize this time for demonstrations and a question and answer session showcasing their specific skill. The second half of the day the Master does hands on workshops for our top performing students. This workshop usually lasts for a four hour period and gives our future professionals the opportunity to work hands on with individuals from our industry that others only dream about doing.
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Ray Civello
President-Civello Salon.Spa Group
President-Collega International, Aveda Canada Distribution
Ray Civello has been a visionary and a pioneer in the beauty & wellness industry in Canada for over 2 decades. Determined to raise the bar on every level, Ray's creative skill and sensibilities as a hairdresser, combined with his keen business sense quickly led him to a career as an entrepreneur, coveted international educator, platform artist, editorial stylist and public speaker.
His work to date includes countless television appearances, fashion editorial and sold out creative and business workshops ranging from the "Business of Creativity" and "Visioncrafting" to consistently sold out "Portfolio Photography" workshops. His love of beauty & fashion and his commitment to wellness have been the driving force behind the success of every one of his ventures. Ray is the founder and President of the Civello Salon.Spa Group and of Collega International, the only national distributor for Aveda products in Canada and the parent company of 18 AVEDA Experience Centres, 4 AVEDA Academy Salons and 2 AVEDA Advanced Academies nationwide. Collega is also an educational resource centre providing the most current technical and business education for the highest profile salons and spas across Canada, with the help of an international team of global masters in cutting, colouring, makeup, esthetics and business. As former Vice President of Global Education for AVEDA Corporation, Ray shaped the plans that would lead to the launch of AVEDA's Advanced Technical Centre in New York City.
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Daniel Holzberger
Artistic Director-Van Michael Salons; Atlanta, Georgia
As Creative Director for Van Michael Salons, Daniel leads the Van Michael Artistic team for all collections and stage work. Based in Atlanta, Daniel has the opportunity to work both in Atlanta as well as internationally with an extensive travel schedule. He has had the great experience of working with world renowned photographers such as Mateo, Liz Von Hoene, Ming-Shiun Wu, and Babak, earning him multiple nominations for NAHA’s Avante Garde Stylist of the year, Salon team of the year, and hairdresser of the year. Daniel was named most recently editorial stylist of the year in 2009 by the Professional Beauty Association.
He is constantly traveling to perform platform show work and teach hands on workshops throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe while holding a pivotal role with the in-house training for Van Michael Salons, as well as keeping a diverse clientele ranging from housewives to celebrities.
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Kurt Kueffner
Men's Haircutting/Styling - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Kurt Kueffner’s professional experience spans 30 years. Kurt has balanced his career between salon ownership, editorial work and global education. Since 1995 Kurt’s career has been dedicated exclusively to Men’s hair and fashion. With a background in both barbering and cosmetology, Kurt brings his own unique perspective to Modern Men’s Grooming. Kurt has published a collection of masculine cutting, consultation and business building materials. Kurt is currently developing a new men’s technical program for the Aveda network. Kurt believes that it takes excellent technique to support excellent design.
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Mark Zollicoffer
Spa - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Marc Zollicoffer has been involved with the Aveda Corporation since 1991, first as a massage therapist and then as an educator. Marc has over 15 years of experience in massage, yoga, mediation, aromatherapy, Ayurveda, and spa therapy and is a certified instructor through Deepak Chopra’s organization. His specialties include deep tissue massage, acupressure, energy work, and foot reflexology and he has additional training in craniosacral therapy, lymphatic massage, and trigger point therapy.
As a Global educator for the Aveda Spa Team, Marc is responsible for creating and developing new spa body and massage treatments. In 2006, he created the Massage Techniques for the Elemental Nature course. Recent contributions include the development of the Fusion Stone Massage and the Caribbean Therapy Body Treatment as well as the Aromaology I and II courses.
Marc has a passion for integral philosophy and mind-body therapies. His specialty is to include many treatment modalities into his classes in order to inspire therapists, as well as Aveda Purefessionals, to treat and teach people with a wide variety of products and techniques, combining ancient wisdom with modern science. His classes and workshops are offered in the Aveda network around the globe.
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Rudy Miles
Face Color - New York, New York
Rudy is a leading makeup artist, working with some of the world's most significant fashion designers and celebrities. Rudy began his career as a make-up artist at the John Casablanca's/Elite Modeling Agency in Chicago, assisting new talent in developing their portfolios, and studied Fashion Merchandising and Marketing at the International Academy of Merchandising and Design. He began his career with Aveda in 1995 at the Flatiron Environmental Lifestyle Store in New York. In 1997, Rudy joined the retail education team and began facilitating Advanced Academy makeup classes, bringing his exceptional skills to the entire network. He supports Aveda in growing its makeup business by writing and teaching professional makeup classes globally, assisting with product development and creating modern and innovative techniques for Aveda's seasonal collections.
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Nicole Wenz
Makeup Purefessional - Denver, Colorado
Nicole is a new owner of an Aveda Salon called ZandiK Salon & Skin Studio in Denver and a member of the Aveda Purefessional Program. She has a burning desire to bring out strength in women by teaching them how to look beautiful. Nicole has shown her dedication to the program by taking advantage of all educational opportunities. As a Purefessional, she plans to share her skills and love of the industry with ambitious learners. Daily she practices as an esthetician at the Aveda Academy of Denver and looks forward to her travels as a makeup Purefessional.
Aveda teaching certifications
Face to Face, Advanced Face to Face, Aveda Collection, Techniques for the Bride, Ageless Beauty Techniques, Holiday Makeup Trends, customized makeup classes.
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David Adams
Hair Color - New York, New York
Technical Artistic Director Aveda
David Adams, Technical Artistic Director for Aveda Corporation, is responsible for the development of Aveda Advanced Academies on a Global basis. He oversees the technical development of the Purefessional program, Master Jam and Aveda on Tour. David collaborates with the Creative and Marketing teams to develop seasonal collections and strengthen Aveda’s link to the art, fashion and design communities. His vision is to create work that speaks to the hairdresser through images that inspire them linked to education that sustains them.
David joined Aveda in 1997, when he was appointed a global guest artist for the company and Technical Director for The Urban Retreat. Harvey Nichols Aveda Concept Salon in London. He was named International Technical Director in 1999.
David has received the Most Inspirational Education Award and Most Innovative Technique Award both from HaircolorUSA and Aveda’s prestigious Master of the Arts Award. With Jacki Wadeson, he is the author of The Art of Hair Colouring, published by Macmillan.
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Carrie Perkins
Aveda Purefessional – Skin Care
Carrie infuses eight years of experience with her passion for unconditional service and a strong desire to inspire change. She has worked as an Aveda Advisor, at the Front desk, as an Esthetician, Massage Therapist and Nail Technician. With this diverse work experience she brings to her classes a unique blend of inspiring great service and technical knowledge with the overall business in mind. Carrie’s strength as an educator is understanding and fulfilling the needs of her students. She has a strong background in Ayurvedic philosophy and Aromaology. She teaches Skin Care Fundamentals I, Skin Care Fundamentals II, Essence of Aveda Aromaology I, Elemental Nature for Radiant Skin, Spa Talk, Experience Aveda, Spa Experience and can customize many classes for individual salon. Carrie is currently the Vice President of Services for Renaissance Oasis Spas Inc. based out of Colorado.
Jessica Leeb
Aveda Purefessional – Hair
Jessica's passion for education has led her to become part of the Aveda Purefessional Team. Her artistic vision, technical skill and trend focus all play a role in her creative ability to deliver educational foundations and advanced training to the Aveda network. She has received extensive training with Toni & Guy as well as Aveda UK. Jessica is currently the education director for James SalonSpa in Greeley, Colorado and has assisted them, both as a designer and educator, in becoming one of the foremost salon and spas in the area.
Erin Thompson
Erin, a certified hair color educator for Aveda, has spent 14 years in the industry working for Aveda Distributors and behind the chair. The versatility of her talent is portrayed in the many experiences she has had. Erin has worked as an editorial makeup artist for Elizabeth Arden and a makeup artist for CBS Ice Shows. With an Associate degree in Business and recently graduating from Strategies Incubator, Erin’s wealth of knowledge, combined with a great sense of humor and deep well of enthusiasm, make her classes extraordinary. Her talent extends beyond education. She currently is a Territory Manager for Pacifico’s Aveda Distributor and won the award for Highest Sales Growth in 2003.
Sara DeLuca
Aveda Purefessional – Makeup
At only 26-years-old, Sara DeLuca’s work has been seen in Modern Salon, American Salon, Salon Ovations, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire. She has done makeup for the Fendi show at the Aspen Art Museum’s annual benefit for the past three years and The Denver Art Museum’s annual benefit, with leading fashion designers. Sara teaches classes for Pacifco’s Exclusive Aveda Distributor, and has been featured in major hair shows such as: The Art of Balance and American Excellence produced by the Neill Corporation. She also specializes in trend interpretation for the everyday woman.
Mindy Green
A licensed esthetician and massage therapist, she has founded and owned several herb and essential oil businesses, most recently Green Scentsations – an independent consulting company specializing in botanical therapies, aromatherapy education and product development. She is a nationally certified Registered Aromatherapist, a founding member of the American Herbalists Guild and associate editor of the American Herb Association Newsletter. She has served on the education committees of the Aromatherapy Registration Council and the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists, and is a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. She is on the advisory board of the Australasian College of Health Sciences, on the board of directors for the non-profit, United Plant Savers, and on the Cosmeceuticals Scientific Advisory Board for the Supply Side West Trade Show and Conference.
A prolific writer and lecturer, Ms. Green has authored over 40 magazine articles and professional papers on botanicals. She is co-author of Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art; and author of Calendula and Natural Perfumes, and has contributed to numerous other books on herbs. She has conducted many seminars and training programs for professionals and the lay public, and provided consulting services in many aspects of complementary health care. As an expert in botanical therapies, she has provided more than 400 interviews with leading magazines and newspapers on herbs and health.
Ms. Green holds a bachelor’s degree in Holistic Health Sciences and a master’s in Health and Human Services from Columbia Pacific University. She has extensive training in the advanced uses of essential oils from Purdue University and comprehensive training in botanicals and spa therapies from other institutes of higher education.
Originally from northern California, Ms. Green is currently works in the botanical research division of R&D as Clinical Aromatherapist for the Aveda Corporation. A long-time environmental activist, she enjoys contributing to global health