Maria Guaran

Maria Guaran

Entrepreneur | Beauty Industry & Financial Strategy Leader

Miami, US.

About

Highly accomplished American/Singaporean entrepreneur and strategist with a decade of experience spanning beauty product design, brand incubation, and financial advisory. Leveraging a unique cross-disciplinary perspective, I excel at identifying market opportunities, launching successful ventures, and driving growth through innovative service offerings and strategic investment planning.

Work

SkinStudio

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Co-founder

Miami, FL, US

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Summary

Co-founded SkinStudio, a dual-focused enterprise providing advanced beauty training and strategic financial investment planning services to female entrepreneurs and consumers.

Highlights

Co-founded and scaled SkinStudio, integrating comprehensive beauty training (facials, chemical peels, microneedling, laser, injectables) with financial investment planning.

Developed and implemented professional financial management tools to deliver tailored consumer and entrepreneurial investment planning, fund management, and financing strategy guidance.

Expanded SkinStudio's portfolio through strategic investment in SalonLeCiel in 2024, broadening service offerings to include holistic scalp health and hair design solutions.

Leveraged extensive industry experience and consulting expertise to establish a unique market position, balancing aesthetic design and financial acumen.

MinX Studio

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Co-founder & Strategic Advisor

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

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Summary

Co-founded MinX Studio, a cross-border venture integrating high-end makeup training, personal branding, and financial advisory services, achieving rapid initial business growth.

Highlights

Launched a hybrid business model, MinX Studio, combining high-end makeup workshops and personal branding with comprehensive financial consulting services.

Drove rapid business growth by attracting a diverse client base seeking integrated beauty and financial planning solutions.

Transitioned to a strategic advisory role, providing high-level guidance on business development, market positioning, and service innovation.

Well-known Beauty Group

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Designer

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore

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Summary

Contributed to a prominent beauty group, overseeing beauty product design, market research, and brand promotion for several large-scale beauty initiatives.

Highlights

Spearheaded creative planning and implementation for multiple large-scale beauty projects, enhancing brand visibility and market engagement.

Conducted in-depth market research to inform beauty product design and brand promotion strategies, aligning offerings with emerging industry trends.

Provided insightful analysis by integrating beauty industry trends with capital market dynamics, contributing to strategic decision-making.

Developed innovative product concepts and promotional campaigns that resonated with target demographics.

Education

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Singapore, Central Region, Singapore
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Bachelor Unspecified

Languages

English

Skills

Entrepreneurship & Business Development

Startup Incubation, Business Strategy, Market Opportunity Identification, Venture Launch, Growth Hacking, Strategic Partnerships.

Financial Advisory & Investment

Investment Planning, Fund Management, Financing Strategy, Financial Management Tools, Consumer Investment, Entrepreneurial Investment.

Beauty Industry Expertise

Beauty Product Design, Brand Promotion, Market Research, Creative Planning, Medical Aesthetics, Facials, Chemical Peels, Microneedling, Laser Treatments, Injectable Fillers, Anti-aging Treatments.

Leadership & Strategy

Strategic Advisory, Cross-functional Leadership, Team Collaboration, Vision Setting, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management.

Brand & Marketing

Brand Incubation, Personal Branding, Campaign Management, Market Analysis, Creative Direction.