lisa williamson, Hospitality & Training Specialist

lisa williamson

Hospitality & Training Specialist

Etihad Rail

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, CIPD in L&D
Experience
26 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :26 years, 9 Months

Hospitality & Training Specialist at Etihad Rail
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since August 2023

• Developing a customized training program for service delivery.
• Implementing a comprehensive hospitality roadmap for service delivery.
• Implementing key performance indicators.
• Defining measurable quality standards.
• Developing strategic training and recruitment initiatives.
• Lead trainer and assessor.

L&D MANAGER EMEA at Plaza Premium Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2022 to May 2023

• Conducted TNA within the regional team.
• Executed training initiatives regionally.
• Orchestrated a monthly training calendar for EMEA region.
• Implemented monitoring and evaluation processes to assess training effectiveness.
• Designed and delivered service excellence training modules.

Training Manager at PPMG HOSPITALITY
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2021 to November 2022

• Designed, developed, facilitated training a 2-week program for a cohort of 70.
• Created training manual, SOP manual and training materials.
• Coached general managers for training delivery.
• Implemented SOPs to streamline operational processes.
• Monitored and assessed training effectiveness.

INFLIGHT PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER at Emirates Airline
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2007 to December 2021

• Managed team performance of up to 30 members, ensuring rigorous adherence to safety, security, and service compliance standards.
• Maintained seamless communication with the Flight Deck.
• Coached, mentored, and developed new leaders, providing on-the-job training, and offering constructive feedback.
• Effectively mediated conflicts between crew members and passengers.
• Conducted comprehensive evaluations of crew performance, facilitating appraisals against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Produced detailed and factual reports for senior management and stakeholders, covering various aspects such as customer experience, product development, safety, medical incidents, catering, and service recovery situations.

Training Officer at Emirates Airlines
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2011 to December 2021

• Delivered high-impact, competency-based training programs.
• Collaborated on the design and development of innovative training initiatives.
• Facilitated and delivered engaging group training and leadership sessions to culturally diverse audiences.
• Developed and maintained confidential, continual assessment reports, offering constructive feedback on performance, and reviewing ongoing development plans to support future learning and professional growth.
• Identified and reported trends and training issues, contributing valuable insights to enhance program effectiveness.
• Recognized for the ability to create and deliver dynamic training solutions that align with organizational goals and empower individuals to reach their full potential.

Education

Bachelor's degree, CIPD in L&D
  • at ICS Learn
  • June 2022

Level 5 which is equivalent to a BA Honors Degree

Bachelor's degree, BA Honors Aviation Management
  • at LEEDS university
  • June 2011

Specialties & Skills

Performance Management
Program Facilitation
Training and Development
CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK
COMMUNICATIONS
LEADERSHIP
APPRAISALS
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)
MANAGEMENT
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING

Languages

English
Native Speaker

Hobbies

  • Theatre
    Mental Health First Aider