Didier Desmedt
Freelance Trainer | Lead Trainer at Valentines Learning- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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Valentines Learning
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Trainer | Lead Trainer
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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.
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ISS Facility Services UK
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United Kingdom
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Facilities Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Facilities Manager
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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
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Chef Manager
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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
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Chef Manager
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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
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Education
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BTEC
Diploma, Strategic Management & Leadership -
BIFM - The professional body for Facilities Management
Diploma, Facilities Management -
Clark University
French Teaching Assistant -
Université de Bourgogne
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), British and American Civilisation, Language and Literature