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Adam Keld, Head of Regional Training

Adam Keld

Head of Regional Training

Daimler Middle East & Levant FZE

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Vocational Training up to NQF Level IV Equivalence
Experience
21 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 4 Months

Head of Regional Training at Daimler Middle East & Levant FZE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2008

Daimler Middle East & Levant FZE, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Jan 2008 - Present
Head of Regional Training Apr 2010 - Present
 Accountable for planning and coordinating regional training activities for Daimler’s retail organisation in 13 markets across the Gulf and Levant regions in liaison with a team of 3 technical trainers, 3 soft skills trainers and additional, external resources.
 Enabling regional adaptation of training concepts provided by Mercedes-Benz Global Training organisation.
 Managing administration team involved in web-based learning management system (Saba) and providing logistical support for training participants.
 Responsible for annual departmental budget development and control.
 Efficiently conducting negotiation of annual training targets and fees.
 Formulating new strategic directions to steer growth in terms of retail personnel, automotive technology and product portfolio.

Assistant Manager (Succession Planning) Mar 2009 - Apr 2010
 Accountable for development and coordination of overall training plan.
 Effectively liaised with general distributor network.

Technical Trainer - Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars Jan 2008 - Mar 2009
 Enabled regional adaptation and delivery of Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Technical training subjects.
 Conducted technical training needs analysis of general distributor staff.
 Developed training programme in accordance with defined requirements.

Workshop Foreman, Training Officer and Company Safety Officer at McCarthy Kunene, Witbank
  • South Africa
  • March 2005 to November 2007

McCarthy Kunene, Witbank, South Africa Mar 2005 - Nov 2007
Workshop Foreman, Training Officer and Company Safety Officer Jun 2005 - Nov 2007
 Acted as technical advisor to whole workshop team (Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler and Mitsubishi brands).
 Responsible for workshop loading and quality control.
 Accountable for identification of training needs and coordination of training attendance at manufacturers.
 Ensured application and adherence to National safety standards (NOSA - OHS Act).

Chief Mechanic (Team Leader) Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars Mar 2005 - Jun 2005
 Oversaw assignment of work orders within Mercedes-Benz Technical team.
 Provided diagnostic and technical support for Mercedes-Benz team.

Owner at Adam's Auto Clinic
  • Other
  • August 2003 to February 2005

Adam's Auto Clinic
Owner Aug 2003 - Feb 2005

Caretaker Service Manager at McCarthy Motor Holdings
  • Other
  • December 2002 to July 2003

Audi/VW Franchise (McCarthy Motor Holdings)
Caretaker Service Manager Dec 2002 - Jul 2003

Education

Diploma, Vocational Training up to NQF Level IV Equivalence
  • at McCarthy Training Centre
  • April 2000

Vocational Training up to NQF Level IV Equivalence Feb 1993 - Apr 2000 McCarthy Training Centre, Midrand, South Africa

Bachelor's degree, Automotive Technology
  • at Witbank Technical College
  • November 1993

N4 Technical Diploma - Automotive Technology Jul 1993 - Nov 1993 Witbank Technical College, eMalahleni, South Africa

Specialties & Skills

Departmental Liaison
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Strategic Development
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Workplace Coaching and Mentoring
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Skill Gap Analysis
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Training Need Analysis
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Project or Programme Facilitation
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People Management
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Post Delivery Assessments
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Training Budget Management
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Learning and Development
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Content Development/Training Manual Development
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Languages

Afrikaans
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English
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