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Zarina Collins

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Dynamic and people-focused Supervisor with a strong background in wellness, customer service, luxury hospitality, fitness, and events. Experienced in leading teams, elevating guest experience, managing operations, and strengthening departmental performance. Known for exceptional communication, problem-solving, and the ability to build trust with both clients and colleagues. Highly adaptable, proactive, and committed to delivering seamless, high-quality service in fast-paced environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Wellness Supervisor

Nobu
2025.12 - 2026.05
  • Leading a team of 7 across spa and reception operations, ensuring exceptional guest service and efficient day-to-day running of the department.
  • Manage rotas for spa and reception teams, ensuring full coverage during peak demand.
  • Raise Purchase Orders and liaise with suppliers, contractors, and external vendors.
  • Oversee onboarding and training for new staff, reinforcing service standards and operational procedures.
  • Conduct one-to-ones, performance check-ins, and Return-to-Work meetings.
  • Support recruitment: screening applicants, interviews, and trial shifts.
  • Approve late cancellations, resolve operational issues, and manage escalated guest concerns.
  • Coordinate stock levels with Housekeeping and maintain spa inventory.
  • Submit weekly staff hours for payroll processing.
  • Strengthened team capability through improved onboarding and structured training pathways.
  • Enhanced operational resilience through strategic rota planning and proactive issue-solving.
  • Presented departmental insights to wider hotel leadership, improving communication and alignment.
  • Collaborated with luxury brands such as Caudalie, Givenchy, and Alo for special events, elevating guest experience and brand positioning.
  • Contributed to revenue growth through consistent service excellence and strong guest retention.

Front of House / Customer Service Advisor

Sugaring London
London
2024.08 - 2025.12
  • Managed high-volume appointment scheduling across four London studios.
  • Handled client queries, complaints, and aftercare with professionalism.
  • Delivered a Christmas social media campaign that increased engagement.
  • Supported product sales through personalised recommendations.

Volunteer

Cahaya Mutiara Bali (Brunel University)
2024.05 - 2024.07
  • Delivered English lessons and fitness classes for individuals with physical impairments.
  • Produced digital content and assisted with therapeutic sessions.
  • Strengthened international partnerships with sports psychologists and disability organisations.

Front of House

FaceGym, Selfridges
2022.02 - 2024.05
  • Led scheduling, service coordination, and Zenoti training for new staff.
  • Managed stock, cash handling, VIP clients, and event support.
  • Represented the brand at national beauty events.

Personal Trainer

John Reed Fitness
2021.09 - 2022.01
  • Delivered group classes and personalised training programmes.
  • Boosted sales through consultations and direct marketing efforts.

Fitness Coach / Receptionist

GLL Leisure Centre
2019.11 - 2022.01
  • Delivered fitness programmes and under-16 sessions.
  • Managed membership queries, gym operations, and opening/closing duties.

Warehouse Assistant

Waitrose
2020.12 - 2021.04
  • Packed and dispatched orders to precise standards.
  • Liaised with drivers to ensure accurate deliveries.

Personal Trainer

Living Retreats
2020.01 - 2020.04
  • Designed rehabilitation programmes for clients with long-term injuries.

Personal Trainer / Fitness Coach

Fitness Space Wapping
2019.11 - 2020.03
  • Delivered online workouts and tracked client progress.
  • Developed hybrid spin/boxing classes and drove client engagement.

Personal Trainer

PureGym Camden
Camden
2019.04 - 2019.10
  • Delivered fitness classes, tours, and personalised plans.
  • Supported membership targets and club growth.

Make-Up Artist / Sales Advisor

Benefit Cosmetics
2018.02 - 2018.09
  • Consistently hit sales targets and delivered exceptional client care.
  • Organised charity events and supported store outreach.

Events Logistics Intern

Jack Morton
2017.09 - 2017.10
  • Coordinated international logistics and remote event support.
  • Collaborated with hotel teams in Spain to deliver large-scale events.

Events Team

South Place Hotel
2017.05 - 2017.08
  • Supported delivery of corporate, private, and wedding events.
  • Set up visual displays and assisted with floor plans.

Front of House / Reception

Fitness First
2017.02 - 2017.05
  • Delivered tours, sold memberships, and handled cashing up.
  • Managed key-holder duties and trained new reception staff.

Customer Service & Food Hall Assistant

John Lewis
2014.09 - 2017.01
  • Assisted visually impaired customers and provided high-quality service.
  • Liaised with suppliers, managed tills, and supported seasonal showcases.

Christmas Temp

Selfridges
2016.11 - 2016.12
  • Managed stock and delivered high-end customer service.
  • Supported VIP clients and worked in a target-driven setting.

Youth Worker

Spectrum Youth Centre
2013.01 - 2013.04
  • Developed a youth-led social enterprise (“Tailorbakes”).
  • Supported activities at Toffee Park, Three Corners, and Waterside play centres.

Education

BSc Sports Psychology - Sport, Health & Exercise

Brunel University
2022.09 - 2025.07

Anatomy & Physiology Level 2 & 3 - undefined

Contour Aesthetics Global

Access to Social Psychology (Level 3) - undefined

Westminster Kingsway College

Diploma in Health & Fitness (L2) & Personal Training (L3) - undefined

London College of Beauty Therapy

Events Management & Marketing (L4, Merit) - undefined

Ashdown Academy

Level 2 Makeup - undefined

London College of Beauty Therapy

GCSEs - 10 including English A, Maths B, Science B

Parliament Hill School

Skills

  • Team leadership & staff development
  • Rota planning & workforce management
  • Luxury hospitality & guest relations
  • Complaint handling & service recovery
  • Training, onboarding & performance coaching
  • Administrative operations, purchasing & vendor liaison
  • Scheduling, stock management & operational efficiency
  • Digital communication & social media engagement
  • Fitness coaching, customer service & sales growth

Languages

Spanish
Beginner

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Wellness Supervisor

Nobu
2025.12 - 2026.05

Front of House / Customer Service Advisor

Sugaring London
2024.08 - 2025.12

Volunteer

Cahaya Mutiara Bali (Brunel University)
2024.05 - 2024.07

BSc Sports Psychology - Sport, Health & Exercise

Brunel University
2022.09 - 2025.07

Front of House

FaceGym, Selfridges
2022.02 - 2024.05

Personal Trainer

John Reed Fitness
2021.09 - 2022.01

Warehouse Assistant

Waitrose
2020.12 - 2021.04

Personal Trainer

Living Retreats
2020.01 - 2020.04

Fitness Coach / Receptionist

GLL Leisure Centre
2019.11 - 2022.01

Personal Trainer / Fitness Coach

Fitness Space Wapping
2019.11 - 2020.03

Personal Trainer

PureGym Camden
2019.04 - 2019.10

Make-Up Artist / Sales Advisor

Benefit Cosmetics
2018.02 - 2018.09

Events Logistics Intern

Jack Morton
2017.09 - 2017.10

Events Team

South Place Hotel
2017.05 - 2017.08

Front of House / Reception

Fitness First
2017.02 - 2017.05

Christmas Temp

Selfridges
2016.11 - 2016.12

Customer Service & Food Hall Assistant

John Lewis
2014.09 - 2017.01

Youth Worker

Spectrum Youth Centre
2013.01 - 2013.04

Anatomy & Physiology Level 2 & 3 - undefined

Contour Aesthetics Global

Access to Social Psychology (Level 3) - undefined

Westminster Kingsway College

Diploma in Health & Fitness (L2) & Personal Training (L3) - undefined

London College of Beauty Therapy

Events Management & Marketing (L4, Merit) - undefined

Ashdown Academy

Level 2 Makeup - undefined

London College of Beauty Therapy

GCSEs - 10 including English A, Maths B, Science B

Parliament Hill School
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