Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

Lisa Taylor

Summary

A vibrant, proactive, and highly organised professional with a strong background in administration, customer service, and client-facing roles. With nearly ten years of experience delivering exceptional service across office environments, hospitality, insurance, and spa management, I bring a rare blend of warmth, efficiency, and commercial awareness.

Known for my positive attitude and ability to build genuine trust with clients and colleagues, I thrive in fast-paced environments where attention to detail, communication, and teamwork are essential. I’m now seeking a role in administration where I can bring strong organisational skills, diary management experience, and a people-centred approach to support a busy team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Spa therapist

Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa
Fawsley
2021.12 - Current

A highly client‑focused role requiring calm organisation, precision and exceptional service.

· Deliver high-end treatments while maintaining exceptional client care and professionalism.

· Mentor junior team members and support with training and development.

· Work collaboratively with the wider spa and hotel team to maintain smooth daily operations.

· Manage appointment schedules and adapt quickly to changes or high-demand periods.

· Balance a busy workload alongside being a full‑time parent, strengthening resilience and time management.

Spa Manager

Spa Tonic
2017.03 - 2020.03

Promoted from Receptionist to Spa Manager due to strong organisational skills, initiative, and leadership.

· Managed staff rotas, allocated hours, and coordinated day-to-day workforce planning.

· Oversaw stock ordering, inventory accuracy, and supplier communication.

· Handled cashing up, financial logs, and profit monitoring.

· Delivered exceptional front-of-house service for gym users, members, and new customers.

· Investigated and resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy.

· Ensured the spa environment met high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and safety.

· Stepped in during busy periods to ensure smooth operational flow.

Sales & Event host

Wave Dancer Cruises, Cyprus
2016.02 - 2027.02

Fast paced hospitality position within an established cruise provider

· Organisation of welcome briefings and packages to guests.

· Consultative approach to customer based target driven sales.

· Liaison between business, hotel partners and international guests.

· Managing customer satisfaction & enquiries

Assisted with on-board events planning, ensuring successful execution of leisure activities.

Claims handler

Zurich Insurance
2014.11 - 2016.02

A high-responsibility, decision‑making role handling claims up to £25,000.

· Managed claims from first notification through to settlement.

· Liaised with loss adjusters and investigators to assess claims accurately.

· Delivered clear, empathetic communication to customers experiencing stressful situations.

· Led team meetings and trained new starters.

· Ensured compliance and maintained a consistently positive attitude.

Project Support Co‑ordinator

Baines Simmon
2013.04 - 2014.11

A fast-paced admin and coordination role supporting multiple internal teams.

· Front‑of‑desk contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders.

· Managed diaries, travel arrangements, meeting schedules, and logistics.

· Prepared event materials, training packs, company merchandise, and documentation.

· Organised office maintenance, stock control, and procurement.

· Supported marketing department with UK and international events.

· Handled post, certificates, course directories, and communications.

· Provided PA support and managed the emergency candidate helpline.

Education

.

Skills

Key Skills & Strengths

Exceptional customer service & client relationship management

Strong organisational & multitasking ability

Diary management & scheduling

Confident communicator – face-to-face, email & telephone

Office administration & record keeping

Complaint handling & conflict resolution

Stock control, rota planning & resource coordination

Training, mentoring & supporting colleagues

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience with CRM systems including Salesforce

Affiliations

  • Interests • Fitness & running (regularly run every other day) • Socialising and meeting new people • Family activities and exploring new places with my children

Timeline

Spa therapist

Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa
2021.12 - Current

Spa Manager

Spa Tonic
2017.03 - 2020.03

Sales & Event host

Wave Dancer Cruises, Cyprus
2016.02 - 2027.02

Claims handler

Zurich Insurance
2014.11 - 2016.02

Project Support Co‑ordinator

Baines Simmon
2013.04 - 2014.11

.
Lisa Taylor