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Sarah Hilton

St.Lawrence,Jersey

Summary

A dedicated professional with a Masters degree in Tourism Management and specialised knowledge of Accessible Tourism. Demonstrates extensive experience in supervisory and management roles, with a strong passion for delivering outstanding customer service. Skilled in engaging with people, especially those with disabilities, and maintaining excellent working relationships. Proficient in Avtech and PRM assist systems, as well as general office administration using both Office 365 and Mac platforms. Committed to enhancing the travel experience for all passengers, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Customer Experience Assistant

Ports of Jersey
St Peter, Jersey
09.2024 - Current

Current duties include:


  • Assisting those passengers needing extra support on their journey through the airport, including PRM's, elderly solo travellers, and those with children
  • Welcoming passengers at the start and end of their journey, personalising their experience and going the extra mile
  • Responding to passenger queries, and successfully resolving complaints and issues arising due to delays or lost items
  • Competently using both AvTech and PRM assist, in both the allocator and assistant role
  • Working safely following airport procedures
  • Anticipating and preparing for periods of high demand to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Working successfully within a diverse team


Assistant Manager

Maison des Landes Accessible Hotel and Community Hub
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Ensured the guest service journey was seamless and stress-free from first contact to post-departure feedback and service recovery.
  • Administered the entire booking procedure efficiently, treating everyone as individuals and tailor-making their stay. Invited local charities, care homes, organisations, and individuals to visit.
  • Scheduled airport and harbour transfers, and informed the airport of guest arrivals and departures, leading to an invitation to join the Ports of Jersey focus group for accessibility.
  • Oversaw a busy reception, handling daily visitors, phone calls, and email inquiries, ensuring timely responses.
  • Built and maintained valuable relationships with key service user groups, Government of Jersey respite, and UK holiday companies, ensuring sustainable revenue streams.
  • Organised the hire, delivery, and collection of guest equipment, working with St Helier Shopmobility. Sourced specialised equipment from the UK and negotiated discounted rates through positive supplier relationships.
  • Rewrote hotel administrational documents and promotional materials with up-to-date language around disability.
  • Created a safe and thorough housekeeping risk assessment and SOP to ensure guest safety during their stay.
  • Created engaging social media content and acted as the hotel representative in Facebook accessible holiday groups.
  • Worked with local media (BBC Jersey and ITV) for the hotel opening and special events, and organized visits of social media influencers, creating interesting programs of activities in association with Visit Jersey
  • Updated hotel listings on various accessible tourism websites, increasing exposure and driving bookings.

Head Therapist

Spa Sirene, Royal Yacht Hotel
07.2020 - 05.2023
  • Covered for management when they were away from the spa.
  • Trained new therapists according to treatment and company brand standards and procedures.
  • Covered reception, handling payments, telephone and email inquiries, and welcoming guests.
  • Built a loyal following of repeat clients.
  • Consistently overachieved on retail targets.

Beauty Therapist (Self-Employed)

Alive Health and Beauty Salon
01.2016 - 07.2020
  • Ran a branch of the salon whilst I was at university in order to keep skills up to date.

Mobile Beauty Therapist (Self-Employed)

Haddon Hall, Private Therapist to Lady Edward Manners
01.2016 - 07.2020
  • Provided treatments for Lady Edwards Manners in her home at Haddon Hall

Spa Supervisor

Devonshire Spa, Buxton
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Supervised and trained first-year students
  • Managed all aspects of the multi-award-winning spa under the supervision of the spa manager.

Pre-Opening Senior Therapist

Eden Rose, Somerset
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Developed treatments and operating procedures, supporting management in opening the new luxury beauty salon.

Owner

The Bodhi Tree, Somerset
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Created treatments, operating procedures, and SOP's.
  • Designed treatment menus, literature, and marketing for a small holistic retreat focused on inner wellbeing.

Assistant Spa Manager

Radisson Blu, Jersey
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • Supported spa manager in reopening the spa, handling all aspects of management and daily operation
  • Installed and managed spa software system
  • Created treatments, menus, and marketing literature.

Senior Therapist

Royal Yacht Hotel, St Helier, Jersey
04.2007 - 06.2012
  • Trained therapists in standards of operation and treatments
  • Covered reception, addressing guest complaints and recovery
  • Organized promotional and sales events within the spa.

Education

Master of Science in Tourism Management -

University of Derby
United Kingdom
09.2018 - 11.2019

BSc (Hons) International Spa Management -

University of Derby
United Kingdom
09.2016 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Previous experience in supervisory and management roles
  • Masters degree in Tourism management
  • Specialised knowledge of Accessible Tourism
  • Experienced in serving and engaging people with disabilities
  • Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service
  • Great working relationships with existing CEA team and wider colleagues across the airport
  • Fully competent in Avtech and PRM assist systems
  • Experienced in producing key operational reports, such as SOP's, risk assessments and customer journey mapping
  • Adept in general office administration using Office 365
  • Involved and connected with Jersey disability charities, and a trustee of Shopmobilty Jersey




Timeline

Customer Experience Assistant

Ports of Jersey
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

Maison des Landes Accessible Hotel and Community Hub
05.2023 - 05.2024

Head Therapist

Spa Sirene, Royal Yacht Hotel
07.2020 - 05.2023

Master of Science in Tourism Management -

University of Derby
09.2018 - 11.2019

BSc (Hons) International Spa Management -

University of Derby
09.2016 - 07.2018

Spa Supervisor

Devonshire Spa, Buxton
09.2016 - 05.2018

Beauty Therapist (Self-Employed)

Alive Health and Beauty Salon
01.2016 - 07.2020

Mobile Beauty Therapist (Self-Employed)

Haddon Hall, Private Therapist to Lady Edward Manners
01.2016 - 07.2020

Pre-Opening Senior Therapist

Eden Rose, Somerset
06.2015 - 12.2015

Owner

The Bodhi Tree, Somerset
06.2013 - 06.2015

Assistant Spa Manager

Radisson Blu, Jersey
06.2012 - 06.2013

Senior Therapist

Royal Yacht Hotel, St Helier, Jersey
04.2007 - 06.2012
Sarah Hilton