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COLIN QUAYLE

Global Hospitality Trainer
Bangkok

Summary

Highly adaptable training professional with extensive worldwide experience in renowned entertainment and hospitality brands, including palaces and cruise lines. Successfully executed major projects in the Middle East, Caribbean, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia, playing a pivotal role in developing training pathways for numerous start-ups and new openings.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Learning and Development (Global Field Ops)

Minor Hotels International
06.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for implementing Global L&D systems across all Minor Hotel Brands, including Anantara, Avani, Avani+ NH and NH Collection
  • Project Lead and Trainer for new Anantara Butler-Villa Host 7- star Service
  • Certified Trainer for Anantara, AVANI, and NH Brands
  • Launched mentorship programs connecting experienced leaders with aspiring managers, promoting knowledge sharing throughout the company.

Corporate Butler Elite Trainer

Sandals Resorts International
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Responsible for the delivery of training of all 5-star Butler Elite Team Members within the Sandals Hotels and Resort Group
  • Created and provided training for all team members throughout 8 Caribbean Countries
  • Developed a QA Learning and Development audit system which was focused on ensuring compliance with Learning and Development policies

Training Consultant

Mind Plus Training Consultancy
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Provided Sales and Leadership training at various Blue-Chip companies, Banks, and media companies
  • Worked with Salesforce, Success Factors and PitchBoy LMS systems
  • Delivered engaging presentations and facilitated group activities, ensuring participants gained practical knowledge and hands-on experience.

Corporate Senior Manager of Training

Dubai Parks And Resorts
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Set up Theme Park School Training Academy and facilitated workshops, including Guest Experience certification programs for Team Members at 3 theme parks
  • Managed all Training for 3 Hollywood-inspired Theme Parks working alongside Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks, and Lionsgate Brands
  • Engaged with local talent and utilized 70-20-10 protocols to develop personal development plans for UAE Nationals


Training Consultant (Rooms and Butler)

The Royal Palaces
09.2017 - 01.2018

Managed training for all staff working in the palaces of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia

  • Wrote new training SOPS for FOH and BOH for all Palace staff
  • Trained all FOH staff and private Butlers
  • Delivered on-the-job training during live Palace operation for FB and operational teams

Director of Learning and Development

IMG Worlds of Adventure
02.2016 - 08.2017
  • Responsible for LD for 1600 employees working alongside CN and Marvel brands
  • Designed and created new training programs for Health and Safety, Guest Relations, FB, and Operations departments
  • Implemented individual development plans (IDPs) and aligned them to the annual training plan and calendar, ensuring that budgets are managed to meet the needs of learners and the organization
  • Championed a culture of continuous learning within the organization, fostering an environment of growth and development for all employees.

Director of Training - SE Asia

Red Planet Hotels Corp Office
07.2011 - 07.2015
  • Development of training plans and budgets focusing on Guest Service, Leadership, Corporate Wellness
  • Set up training department from the beginning (new brand)
  • Managed and created training for twenty hotel openings in 28 months
  • Responsible for house Quality Assurance and Mystery shopper audits
  • Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.

Director of Training - Global

Swiss-Belhotel International
07.2008 - 01.2011
  • Set up performance management system, personal development, and succession planning
  • Developed and trained corporate training programs and wellness initiatives Group-wide
  • Implemented high potential employee program and development of in-house talent
  • Coached and trained GMs and ExCom members


Director of People Development

Millennium Hotels & Resorts
06.2007 - 06.2008
  • Set up performance management system, succession planning, and high potential employee network
  • Created prototype development programs consisting of speed reading and memory training
  • Leadership, Guest Service, Sales, and Middle Management training facilitation
  • Directed operational quality control management systems
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Director of Training

Six Senses
05.2004 - 08.2006
  • Managed Villa Butler training program
  • Managed E-Cornell Learning program
  • Implemented and delivered pre-opening training and recruitment systems at Six Senses Hideaway Samui and Evason Phuket
  • Managed in-house talent through personal development planning and created training for high-potential hosts
  • Directed and inspired 'Six Senses Training Culture' through the implementation of training and quality control programs across the resort

Cruise and Training Manager

Regal China Cruises
01.1999 - 03.2004
  • Developed and implemented onboard passenger entertainment program
  • Created an onboard cruise schedule and hosted passenger entertainment
  • Introduced new and original passenger activities to add value to the guest experience

Assistant Training Manager

Swissotel, New York
01.1997 - 02.1999
  • Conducted training, HR, and quality audits
  • Assisted in the setting up of the training academy, standard operating procedures, and training manual
  • Conducted orientations, team-building sessions, and service training for over five hundred staff members
  • Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Music Education

Leeds College Of Music
United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Luxury Villa Host operational training
  • Facilitation
  • Performance Management
  • Remote locations
  • Leadership Training
  • Psychometric testing
  • Sales Training
  • Executive Coaching
  • Mindset Training

Personal Information

Nationality: British

Courses and Certifications

  • Magnums 7-Star Butler service Trainer
  • Situational Leadership 2 Certified Facilitator
  • Sandals Butler Elite Certified Trainer
  • Disney Approach to Employee Engagement
  • Disney approach to Quality Service
  • Disney Approach to Leadership
  • Outstanding Service Experience - (Millennium Resorts)
  • Certified Butler Trainer (Six Senses Resorts)
  • Certified Leadership Trainer- (Orient Express)
  • Trainer -Motivational Leadership - (DDI Singapore)
  • Master Trainer -JIGSAW Discovery Tool (Dubai)
  • Certified NLP Trainer (ABNLP)
  • Certified NLP Master Practitioner (ABNLP)
  • Certified NLP Master Coach (ABNLP)
  • Accredited Facilitator -Lego@Serious Work
  • Certified trainer - Tune Hotels 'service experience'
  • Consultative Selling Skills - Swiss-BelHotel International
  • Trainer -Selling Hospitality- Swiss-BelHotel International

Timeline

Director of Learning and Development (Global Field Ops)

Minor Hotels International
06.2023 - Current

Corporate Butler Elite Trainer

Sandals Resorts International
01.2022 - 05.2023

Training Consultant

Mind Plus Training Consultancy
08.2020 - 01.2022

Corporate Senior Manager of Training

Dubai Parks And Resorts
08.2018 - 08.2020

Training Consultant (Rooms and Butler)

The Royal Palaces
09.2017 - 01.2018

Director of Learning and Development

IMG Worlds of Adventure
02.2016 - 08.2017

Director of Training - SE Asia

Red Planet Hotels Corp Office
07.2011 - 07.2015

Director of Training - Global

Swiss-Belhotel International
07.2008 - 01.2011

Director of People Development

Millennium Hotels & Resorts
06.2007 - 06.2008

Director of Training

Six Senses
05.2004 - 08.2006

Associate of Arts - Music Education

Leeds College Of Music
04.2001 -

Cruise and Training Manager

Regal China Cruises
01.1999 - 03.2004

Assistant Training Manager

Swissotel, New York
01.1997 - 02.1999
COLIN QUAYLEGlobal Hospitality Trainer