Didier Desmedt

Freelance Trainer | Lead Trainer at Valentines Learning
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom, UK
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Italian Elementary proficiency

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Trainer | Lead Trainer
      • Oct 2021 - Present

      Developping and delivering workshops and courses in Customer Experience to the hospitality industry. Developping and delivering workshops and courses in Customer Experience to the hospitality industry.

    • United Kingdom
    • Facilities Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Facilities Manager
      • Aug 2016 - Apr 2021

      In this capacity, I deliver strategic support and leadership to two teams, which included London (seven staff) and Leicester (six staff). I provide soft services within eight meeting rooms (120 capacity) and one conference room (80 capacity) for improving workplace comfort. I ensure client’s buildings meet the needs of employees, visitors and their safety by delivering strategic guidance to FM teams. I collaborate with onsite FM teams for the successful management of all aspects of contractors’ work, including caterer, PPM, and other specialised services in compliance with SLAs and KPIs. I build strategic systems and processes in adherence with defined rules and guidelines to support client core business. Related Skills: Team Building and Leadership, Operational Efficiency and Productivity, Effective Communication Show less

    • Chef Manager
      • Jan 2010 - Jul 2016

      In this capacity, I delivered breakfast and lunch to more than 1100 people on site within specified time and quality parameters. I oversaw the planning and successful organisation of evening functions with huge participant satisfaction. I provided exceptional customer service and met customer expectations by collaborating with team. I ensured high level of customer satisfaction by actively following up with clients and assessing their needs.Related Skills: Evening Functions Organisation, Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty, Cross-functional Collaboration Show less

    • Chef Manager
      • Oct 2007 - Dec 2009

      In this capacity, I coordinated in wide range of activities, including conducting interviews, hiring and on boarding talented candidates and overseeing customer service. I participated in maintaining merchandise according to supplier demand. I resolved conflicts of employees and customers in an efficient and timely manner. I maintained stock level by preventing accession and recession of inventory. I ensured maximum customer satisfaction through appropriate service delivery. I executed and tried in a proactive manner to come under the payroll goal / plan.Related Skills: Customer Service Management, Stock Level Maintenance, Effective Merchandising Show less

Education

  • BTEC
    Diploma, Strategic Management & Leadership
    2012 - 2014
  • BIFM - The professional body for Facilities Management
    Diploma, Facilities Management
    2016 - 2017
  • Clark University
    French Teaching Assistant
    1991 - 1992
  • Université de Bourgogne
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), British and American Civilisation, Language and Literature
    1984 - 1990

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