Lezanne Longbottom

Operations Associate

Bloubergstrand, Western Cape, South Africa10 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To Switch

Key Highlights

  • Expert in multi-site clinic operations and integration.
  • Proven track record in strategic growth and team leadership.
  • Skilled in enhancing patient experience across multiple clinics.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare Operations Manager with expertise in multi-site clinic management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Multi-site Clinic OperationsOperations ManagementChange ManagementClient Liaison

Other Skills

Business DevelopmentMulti-Site OperationsGeneral ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Online Content CreationPhone EtiquetteVirtual AssistanceProject ManagementOperationsCoordinating MeetingsGatekeeperProblem SolvingTime ManagementOnboardingOrganization Skills

About

Group Operations Manager specializing in the Chiropractic and Physiotherapy industry. ​I oversee a portfolio of 4 UK clinic London Wellness Centre, Backspace Octopus, and Myoset. My expertise lies in scaling clinic infrastructure and leading the operational integration of partner sites to ensure a premium, consistent patient experience across the group. ​Core Expertise: ​Multi-Site Clinic Operations ​Acquisition & Site Integration ​Strategic Growth & Team Leadership Chiropractic. Physio. Wellness. Multi-site. Remote. This is my world.

Experience

10 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 4 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 11 mos
Current Experience

London wellness centre

2 roles

Group Operations Manager

Promoted

Mar 2026Present · 2 mos · Remote

  • Overseeing a portfolio of 4 multi-disciplinary clinics across the UK, including London Wellness Centre, Backspace, Octopus, and Myoset.
  • ​Multi-Site Leadership: Directing daily operations and team performance for a group of partner chiropractic and physiotherapy clinics.
  • ​Strategic Support: Partnering with 4 Managing Directors to streamline business functions and ensure operational excellence across all 4 clinics.
  • ​Expansion Oversight: Led the 12-month operational transition and setup following the acquisition of the group's partner sites.
Operations ManagementBusiness DevelopmentChange ManagementMulti-Site OperationsGeneral ManagementCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)+1

Business Support Manager

Jun 2024Mar 2026 · 1 yr 9 mos · Remote

  • Returned to London Wellness Centre under new ownership brought back to serve as the central operational lead for a growing multi-site chiropractic and wellness group, remotely from Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Supporting 4 Managing Directors across 6 clinic locations trusted to run the full business backend independently, enabling ownership to focus on growth and patient care.
  • Clinic acquisition and integration:
  • → Assisted operational handover and integration of 3 newly acquired clinics Backspace, MyoSet Clinic and Octopus Clinic
  • → Practice management system setup and configuration
  • → Aircall implementation across new locations
  • → Staff training across all new clinic locations
  • → Social media setup and launch for new clinic channels
  • → Backend compliance and process alignment
  • Ongoing responsibilities:
  • → HealthCode billing and insurer registration — Bupa, AXA and more
  • → PPR registration for all practitioners
  • → HR — contracts, onboarding, performance and leave
  • → Client communications, complaints and patient experience
  • → Social media management Canva, Buffer
  • → Physiotherapist scheduling across multiple locations
  • → Compliance, finance admin and revenue protection
  • → Aircall and Slack management
  • → Primary liaison between clinical teams, 4 MDs and suppliers
  • The go-to person across the entire group holding the full operation together remotely.
Online Content CreationPhone EtiquetteVirtual AssistanceProject ManagementOperationsCoordinating Meetings+34

Compass contracting & employment

Executive Assistant

May 2024Jun 2024 · 1 mo · United Kingdom · Remote

Online Content CreationVirtual AssistanceProject ManagementReportingEmail ManagementExecutive Support+2

Clinic assist

Virtual Executive assistant

Aug 2023Feb 2024 · 6 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom · Remote

  • Formely known as BalanceVA: Dedicated support professional with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborating seamlessly with the Managing Director and a dynamic operations team of 5, I assist in various aspects such as onboarding, contract management, and tracking team milestones. Proficient in design, I create visually appealing business materials. Meticulously handling staff details on BrightHR, contributing to process improvement, and managing tasks on ClickUp. Engaging in social media content creation, capturing action points in weekly meetings, and providing virtual assistant support for managed clinics one being London Wellness Centre. Daily check-ins on Slack ensure streamlined communication and work on creating new processes.
Virtual AssistanceGoogle DocsProject ManagementCoordinating MeetingsMicrosoft WordProblem Solving+28

London wellness centre

Virtual Operations Team Member

Jul 2022Feb 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · Greater London, England, United Kingdom · Remote

  • Collaborating closely with 2 Managing Directors, the Head of Chiropractic, and the Financial Controller. I am dedicated to optimizing business functionality. Ownership Handover Support. My role involves overseeing operations and backend processes, ensuring timely processing and correction of appointments. I maintain vigilance on client plan instalments, briefing Chiropractors on plan statuses, and ensuring completion of New Client forms. Utilizing PracticeHub reports, I streamline data management. I handle formatting, filing, and version control of crucial documentation, organize task lists, and coordinate meetings. With a keen eye on day-to-day operations, I provide remote oversight and prompt assistance to practitioners and the front desk team. Tech-savvy, I explore technology to enhance efficiency in repetitive tasks. Additionally, I play a pivotal role in onboarding new team members, overseeing contracts and procedures. A constant presence through various channels, I am committed to quick query resolution and effective communication. My versatile skills extend to designing flyers, email signatures, and managing small design projects.
Phone EtiquetteVirtual AssistanceCustomer LiaisonProject ManagementAttention to DetailOperations+43

Mhr

2 roles

Layoff/position eliminated

Feb 2022Jul 2022 · 5 mos

  • Vaccine Centre closed down.
Phone EtiquetteVirtual AssistanceCustomer LiaisonProject ManagementAttention to DetailOperations+43

Vaccination Administrator

Jun 2021Feb 2022 · 8 mos

  • I was a vaccination administration process within a healthcare environment the beginning of a career built entirely within health and wellness operations.
  • Role ended when the vaccine centre closed following the conclusion of the vaccination programme

Euroclydon business solutions

2 roles

Layoff/position eliminated

Jul 2020Jun 2021 · 11 mos

  • Let go due to the Pandemic.
Problem SolvingCommunicationCustomer EngagementInterpersonal SkillsClient RelationsCustomer Support+1

Sales rep

Oct 2019Jul 2020 · 9 mos

  • Proactively engaging with both potential and existing customers, I meticulously maintain records of calls and sales interactions. As a key liaison, I efficiently direct prospects to the field sales team when necessary, contributing to effective customer communication and streamlined sales processes.

Career break

Full-time parenting

Mar 2017Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Phone EtiquetteProblem SolvingCommunicationCustomer EngagementInterpersonal SkillsClient Relations+3

Mirage 760 - matrix yachts

Head stewardess

Mar 2016Feb 2017 · 11 mos · Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site

  • Dedicated to elevating the interior of private high-end events and day charters on a catamaran, I specialize in sourcing dining services and ensuring meticulous interior upkeep. My role extends to assisting owners with client viewings, provisioning, and maintaining detailed inventories. As part of the hiring process, I conduct interviews with potential crew members and efficiently forward crew queries to the relevant office department. In the capacity of a Bartender Manager, I take charge of cash-ups, streamline ordering and provision stock, and skillfully manage bartending operations, ensuring a seamless and sophisticated experience for clientele.

Ripple effect property management

Receptionist and assistant to Portfolio manager

Apr 2014Apr 2016 · 2 yrs · On-site

  • A versatile professional adept at handling various administrative responsibilities, I excel in answering switchboards, typing documents, and managing emails. My skills extend to efficient filing, photocopying, scanning, and handling bulk mailing tasks. With a client-focused approach, I excel in greeting and receiving clients and liaising effectively with service providers. Additionally, I am responsible for maintaining meeting room and boardroom diaries, ensuring smooth scheduling. As a valuable support to the Portfolio Manager, I provide comprehensive reporting and assistance, contributing to the overall efficiency of operations.
Client LiaisonProblem SolvingCustomer-Focused ServiceCommunicationCustomer EngagementInterpersonal Skills+5

Education

Northlink College

Secretarial business studies

Jan 2004Jan 2005

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