Elaine Stoltz Image

Elaine Stoltz, AICI CIM
President
Stoltz Image Consulting
2800 South Hulen Street
Suite 105
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
Phone: 817.924.8300
Fax: 817.924.0083
image@stoltzimage.com 
Website: www.stoltzimage.com

Profile

Elaine Stoltz, AICI CIM, is a certified image master with over 21 years of experience working with individual clients in a commercial studio setting. She specializes in certified training for personal image consultants. With a B.S. in Education, Elaine has created image courses that are well planned and centered around increasing the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the image consulting industry. Her image concepts are easy to understand and put into practice. Using techniques conducive to learning, Elaine helps students understand and master the business of image consulting in a stress-free, lively, and interactive learning environment.

Credentials

• Recognized internationally as a Master Image Consultant for her expertise in the field of image consulting
• Awarded the AICI Award of Excellence
• Previously served on the AICI International Board as President, Treasurer, and Vice-President of Certification
• Highly sought after speaker and trainer for many national corporations, and has been quoted and featured in radio, TV, magazines and newspapers
• Published author

Eight-day Image Consulting Training Course (6.2 CEU's)

At the Stoltz Image™ Institute, you will learn all the secrets of how to become a successful image consultant. Classes are taught by the Institute's founder, Elaine Stoltz, one of only eight certified image masters in the world and a published author. Elaine Stoltz has been working as an image consultant for 21 years. Her personal experience of running a profitable image consulting studio enhances all of her classes as students learn from her great accomplishments in the image consulting industry.

With a background in education, Elaine has formulated a curriculum that focuses on meeting her students' image consulting needs and teaching them to excel in the business of image consulting. All teaching materials are clear and effective, and students learn in a relaxed and interactive environment that is conductive to learning. Classes have no more than 6 students.

All courses provide hands-on experience with real clients. Under Elaine's expert eye, you will leave the Stoltz Image Institute with the know-how to launch a new career as an image consultant or achieve your career goals in your current image consulting business.

The Stoltz Image Institute is recognized by the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) as a certified image training course. Graduates of the Stoltz Image Institute receive a certification of completion that fulfills the required training hours for a First Level Certification (FLC) through AICI. The course also provides students with the education necessary to pass the FLC exam.

Training Schedule and Fees:
Please visit www.stoltzimage.com.

(4 days with 3.1 CEU credits)

• Introduction to Image Consulting
• Professional Image for an Image Consultant
• Evaluating First Impression
• Working with Clients
• Scheduling Appointments
• Preparing for the Client
• Conducting an Image Consultation
• Basic Color Theory
• The Munsell Color System
• Training the Eye to See Color
• Elements of Human Coloring
• Custom vs. Categorized Color Analysis
• Choosing a Light Source
• The Color Analysis Process
• Selecting Body Colors
• Selecting Individual Colors for Clients
• Creating the Fabric Swatch Color Fan
• Arranging a Color Fan
• Ordering a Color Fan
• Benefits and Use of the Color Fan
• Women’s Color Portfolio
• Men’s Color Portfolio

The color analysis training section uses the most advanced and thorough color system available for women and men and includes the creation of customized color fans (using the Color Assembly System). No previous color training is needed, but this course is excellent for consultants familiar with the "seasonal systems" as well. Students learn to identify and select human body coloring as well as selecting flattering colors for the customized color fan. The color fan can be used in the selection of clothing, accessories, and makeup. The Stoltz Image Condensed Color Set, ideal for increasing the speed and accuracy of color analyses and used in all Stoltz Image consults, is only made available to graduates of the Stoltz Image Institute. The sets are available to graduates for an optional purchase through Color Assembly.

*All students will receive a personal custom color analysis and a customized color fan. Female students will receive a cosmetic makeover.

Learning Outcomes for Color Analysis Training:

• List and describe the properties of color.
• Evaluate the client’s natural body colors and establish their level of value, intensity, and temperature.
• Identify and select colors that compliment a client’s natural body coloring.
• Determine a client’s value contrast in their natural coloring and relate it to their clothing.
• Teach a client how to shop while using their colors to select outfits and accessories.
• Determine a client’s best dark and light neutral colors in order to create cluster wardrobe groupings.
• Discuss appropriate color options for hair color, shoes, and accessories.
• Identify the client’s colors to avoid around their face.

To earn CEU’s for this course students must complete:

To earn CEU’s a student must demonstrate the skills that they learned by performing two custom color analyses on clients before the class is completed.

Body Style Analysis, Closet, Wardrobing, and Personal Shopping

(3 days with 2.4 CEU credits)

• Elements of Line, Shape, and Visual Design
• Elements of Body Style
• Elements of Design Applied to the Human Body
• Computerized Style Analysis for Men and Women
• Female and Male Body Shapes
• Vertical Proportions
• Outfit Proportions
• Personal Texture and How to Test Textures
• Conducting a Bra Fitting
• Dressing Unique Body Features
• Selecting Eye Glasses According to Face Shape
• Selecting Hair Styles
• Clothing Style Selections
• Closet and Wardrobe Organization
• Wardrobe Evaluation
• Personal Shopping
• Using a Style Glossary
• Creating Outfits
• Creating Clothing Capsules
• Integrating Clothing into an Existing Wardrobe

This body style section is the most in depth program for customized body style analysis. No previous style training is needed, but this course is excellent for consultants familiar with the style systems also. As a graduate of this course you are eligible to participate in the TAIC computerized style system.

*All students will receive a personal body style analysis and computerized style book.

Learning Outcomes for Body Style, Closet, Wardrobing, and Personal Shopping:

• Learn the different body shapes for men and women.
• Determine a person’s body proportions. 
• Identify a client’s face shape and prominent features.
• Learn the appropriate shapes, lengths, and styles of clothing that a client should wear.
• Select appropriate hairstyles, eyeglasses, and any other accessories that the individual can wear.
• Describe the visual lines created by different clothing styles and patterns.
• Assess the client’s lifestyle and relate it to their clothing needs.
• Visualize the image that the client wants to convey through their clothing.
• Plan your consultation to complete the client’s wardrobe needs.
• Evaluate the client’s closet organization.
• Select clothing for elimination from the client’s closet. 
• Organize clothing items in the client’s closet.
• Learn to discuss client and help them rid their emotional attachment to their clothing. 
• Create a shopping list.
• Select appropriate clothing for the client’s coloring, body shape and personal style.
• Quickly find clothing items that mix and match to create a cluster for the client’s wardrobe.
• Complete outfits with accessories.  
• Integrate the new purchases with existing garments in the closet to create new outfits.

To earn CEU’s for this course students must complete:

• Their own body style computerized program
• Evaluating a wardrobe and creating outfits in a client’s closet
• Shopping for a person’s needed clothing items

• Planning and Managing Your Business
• Why Small Businesses Fail
• Selecting a Location
• Start-up Costs
• Setting Your Fees
• Creating a Business Operations Manual
• Business Identity and Branding
• Improving and Building Your Sales
• Marketing and Promotions
• Creating an Action Plan for a Successful Business

This business and marketing section is designed for students who have not started an image consulting business, but past students who had already been in business found the information extremely valuable. Each student works on their own Plan of Action taking their business to the next level.

*All graduates will receive on a CD a Business Operations Manual, presentation and form templates, and consulting documents for use in their personal image consulting business.

Learning Outcomes for Business and Marketing:

• Understand the different types of image consulting businesses.
• Define your business identify and how to develop a brand.
• Determine the necessary monetary needs to start a business.
• Determine your fee structure.
• Gain knowledge and understanding of a business plan.
• Develop a marketing plan.
• Determine what you tasks you will outsource.
• Determine and set goals for your business.
• Identify how to develop an operations manual.
• Create your own action plan for starting your image consulting business.

To earn CEU’s for this course students must complete:

To earn CEUs for this course students must complete a plan of action to start (or take their business to the next level) their business which is approved my Elaine.

Image Training Includes:

• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from AICI
• Image training manuals
• Office Manual on CD (Value $125)
• Presentation outlines and training documents on CD for use in graduate’s personal image consulting business
• Access to Stoltz Image Consulting’s Condensed Customized Color Set
• Evaluation by Elaine Stoltz of student’s personal and professional image
• Personal Color Analysis and Cosmetic Makeover for each student (Value $275)
• Personal Body Style Analysis for each student (Value $250)
• Hands-on experience with clients
• Small class size
• Lunch, snacks, and drinks provided complimentary
• Completed action plan for starting an image consulting business
• Lifetime mentorship program for graduates including follow-up telephone and email support

Training Schedule and Fees:
Please visit www.stoltzimage.com.