Curriculum VitaeFemaleD.O.B. 01 May 1968Number of years working in industry: 23 years 11 months |
Candidate ID Number: 11784
Nationality: British
Language Skills:
Fluent: English
Permitted to work in: Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Malta, Luxembourg, Italy, Ireland, France, Denmark, UK - United Kingdom
Position Sought: Assistant Manager, Head Therapist, Treatment Manager / Spa Trainer, Holistic Therapist, Complementary Therapist, Spa Trainer
Personal Statement
A people orientated individual who is passionate about my chosen career. Conscientious and reliable, with a strong attention to detail. Adaptable and patient with excellent communication and motivational skills. Confident and outgoing, who is resourceful, organised and hardworking.
Presently looking for a role where all my skills and experience can be utilisedto their highest potential.
Seeking work in UK,USA and other International Locations.
Employment History:
April 2010 - Present - Spa Therapist at (most recent employer hidden for confidentiality) Southampton, Bermuda, (5 Star Hotel Spa)Duties included:
Peformed a full range of body/beauty/holistic treatments to an international spa clientele. To consistently exceed client expectations by offering 5* customer service at all times.
Responsible for reaching sales targets. Home care advice to client
Products worked with:
B Kamins, Kerstin Florian, Essie,
October 2009 - March 2010 - Spa Therapist at Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa, Leeds, UK - United Kingdom, ( Hotel Spa)
Duties included:
Responsible for spa treatment rooms set up and design.
Sourcing major suppliers for spa products and equipment.
Setting up internal and external marketing initiatives.
Performing a full range of spa treatments
Staff Training
Products worked with:
Decleor, Jessica
January 2009 - October 2009 - Self Employed Holistic Therapist at N/A, Leeds, UK - United Kingdom, ( Hotel Spa)
Duties included:
Performed a full range of holistic therapies.
Worked on a self-employed basis whilst trying to secure a full time position in an organisation where my skills and experience could be fully utilised and developed further.
November 2006 - October 2008 - Head Therapist at Aru Spa & Salon, White Rock, Canada, (Day Spa)
Duties included:
Initially reporting to the Spa Owners, I assisted in the opening of this high end day spa
Initially responsible for the daily operations of the spa
Designed and implemented treatment training manuals
Set up spa systems and procedures
Recruitment and training of spa staff
Performed a full range of spa treatments
Products worked with:
Dermalogica, Comfort Zone, OPI
November 2005 - August 2006 - Spa Supervisor at Novo Spa & Salon, Toronto, Canada, (Day Spa)
Duties included:
Reporting directly to the spa owners, I assisted in the opening of this high end city day spa.
Responsible for the daily spa operations.
I set up and maintained high standards in service and treatments to ensure the continued growth and development of the spa.
Recruitment, Training and development of all spa staff.
Performed a wide range of spa treatments.
Products worked with:
Dermalogica, OPI
February 2004 - December 2004 - Beauty Therapist at Fairmont Southampton, Southampton, Bermuda, (5 Star Hotel Spa)
Duties included:
Provided a full range of beauty, body and holistic spa treatments.
Products worked with:
B Kamins, Kerstin Florian, Jessica
October 2003 - January 2004 - Spa Manager at Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club, Leeds, UK - United Kingdom, ( Hotel Spa)
Duties included:
Responsible for the daily management and maintainence of the spa.
Provided a full range of beauty and body spa treatments.
Products worked with:
Dermalogica, Jessica
October 2003 - January 2004 - Spa Manager at Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club, Leeds, UK - United Kingdom, ( Hotel Spa)
Duties included:
Responsible for the daily management and maintainence of the spa.
Provided a full range of beauty and body spa treatments.
Products worked with:
Dermalogica, Jessica
October 1999 - December 2002 - Spa Manager at Anassa Hotel Resort, Polis, Cyprus, (5 Star Hotel Spa)
Duties included:
I successfully secured my first role in the spa industry as a Spa Therapist in this 5* deluxe hotel resort and member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
In 2000, I was promoted to Head Spa Therapist and due to my continued hard work and dedication I was offered the role of Spa Manager in 2001
I was responsible for the daily operations and management of this thalassotherapy spa, housing an extensive range of spa facilities.
Provided a full range of spa treatments.
Products worked with:
Espa, Thalion, Jessica
Education and Qualifications:
| 1999 | YORKSHIRE COLLEGE OF BEAUTY THERAPY |
| DIPLOMA C.I.D.E.S.C.O |
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| 1999 | YORKSHIRE COLLEGE OF BEAUTY THERAPY |
| DIPLOMA ITEC AROMATHERAPY |
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| 1999 | YORKSHIRE COLLEGE OF BEAUTY THERAPY |
| DIPLOMA ITEC/CIBTAC Beauty |
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| 1999 | YORKSHIRE COLLEGE OF BEAUTY THERAPY |
| DIPLOMA ITEC/CIBTAC PHYSIATRICS |
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| 1999 | YORKSHIRE COLLEGE OF BEAUTY THERAPY |
| DIPLOMA ITEC/CIBTAC ELECTROLYSIS |
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| 1999 | YORKSHIRE COLLEGE OF BEAUTY THERAPY |
| DIPLOMA ITEC HONOURS |
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| 1984 | Prince Henry's Grammar School |
O Levels: English Language, History, Art, Commerce, Mathematics |
Product Training:
| April 2010 | Kerstin Florian |
| Bermuda One week training course on product knowledge and facial and body treatments. |
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| January 2010 | Jessica |
| Huddersfield, UK 2 day training course on Jessica products and manicure/pedicure treatments. |
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| December 2009 | Decleor |
| London and St Anne's, UK Intensive 2 week course on facial and body treatments. |
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| March 2007 | OPI |
| Aru Spa, B.C. Canada In-house training. |
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| February 2007 | Comfort Zone |
| Aru Spa, B.C, Canada Received one week intensive training in both facial and body treatments |
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| December 2002 | Espa |
| Surrey, UK I received Espa training at their head office in Surrey UK. I received training in both initial product knowledge/treatments and their ayurvedic treatments. |
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| July 1999 | Dermalogica |
| Leeds College of Beauty Therapy I initially trained with Dermalogica at beauty school. However, I have used the product line several times during my career. (the latest time being at Aru Spa, Canada in October 2008).
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Vocational Qualifications
RSA qualifications in Communications/Social Psychology and Accounting Stage 1 and Business and Administration
CLAIT (Computer Literacy and Information Technology): Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Diploma in Display and Exhibition (Foundation Art Course)
Hobbies and Interests
Travel, outdoor pursuits, history, art, theatre, yoga