Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additionalskillsandinterests
Areas of Expertise
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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Louis Gabriel Bideau

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in project management, team leadership, and cultural exchange. Adept at strategic planning, budget management, and fostering relationships with stakeholders to achieve exceptional outcomes. Expertise includes directing large-scale restoration projects, optimizing operational performance, and managing international cultural programs across diverse regions. Fluent communicator in English, French, and Spanish. Committed to delivering excellence through innovative problem-solving and collaborative leadership. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Project Manager

International Residential Holding AG
Normandy, France
05.2020 - 03.2024
  • Directed project timelines, budgets and contractors to ensure preservation of historical integrity while implementing modern amenities
  • Conducted exhaustive cost analysis for electrical, landscape, environmental and historical restoration projects
  • Provided comprehensive oversight of property management operations and ensuring property standards were upheld
  • Managed financial performance and surpassing financial goals
  • Met investor expectations through strategic development and regulatory compliance
  • Lead property staff and service providers with a hands-on, collaborative management style to achieve operational excellence and optimize asset performance
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors and service providers to ensure favorable terms and quality workmanship
  • Fostered and maintained strong relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and board members to ensure mutual satisfaction and collaboration

Program Director; Tour Leader

Cultural Tour Consultants
Kalamazoo, USA
09.2012 - 05.2020
  • Administered budgets and monitored expenditures to keep program operations aligned with budget targets.
  • Ensured all tour content was culturally sensitive and appropriate for a global audience.
  • Monitored visitors' activities to verify compliance with establishment, tour regulations and safety practices.
  • Managed tour scheduling, including private and group tours, to optimize guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Researched site history and environmental conditions to plan appropriate expeditions, instruction and commentary.
  • Displayed strong public speaking skills and communication abilities to facilitate highest quality tour for guests.

Tour Leader

Move In Spain
Torremolinos, Spain
09.2012 - 05.2020
  • Represented client and supervised events with decisive leadership and quality execution.
  • Conducted pre-tour meetings with clients to discuss expectations and plans.
  • Assisted tour patrons with special needs.
  • Booked transportation, accommodation and adjacent services and made follow-up calls.

Manager; Cultural-Exchange Group Leader

Road Scholar
Boston, USA
09.2012 - 05.2020
  • Plan and manage cultural exchanges, hiring vendors
  • Cross-collaboration in building and establishing strong partnerships with guides, museums, transportation, hotels and restaurants in France, Spain, Portugal, Cuba, Croatia and Florida
  • Anticipated and met client demands to run efficient and profitable tours.
  • Used knowledge of travel routes and destination sites to plan and coordinate tour itineraries.

Private-Tour Advisor, V.I.P. Personal Trainer, Coach, Confidential Consultant

Freelance
, France, Spain, Cuba
01.2011 - 05.2020
  • Offered exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Researched new destinations and created travel packages accordingly.
  • Responded immediately to clients' questions, issues, and complaints, and found effective solutions when required.
  • Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers daily by delivering accurate travel itinerary and knowledge to drive business development.
  • Maintained relationships with travel partners and vendors.

Cultural-Exchange Tour Leader and Manager

Experiment-France.org
Paris, France
11.2011 - 09.2012
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional materials and strategies for tours.
  • Navigated through diverse weather conditions and environments to deliver tours without compromising quality or safety.
  • Conducted group briefings at the beginning of each tour to explain safety procedures and rules.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Literature

Lycée Charles NODIER
Dôle, France

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Executive Decision Making
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Multi-project management
  • Client relationship management
  • Project scheduling
  • Self-motivated and disciplined
  • Forklift operations
  • Punctual and dependable

Additionalskillsandinterests

Football, rock-climbing, parachuting, scuba diving, reading (history), classical music, Fluent and proficient in all forms of communication in English, French, Spanish, German (conversational), Jura Dolois Football (f.k.a., U.S. Tavaux-Damparis), Dôle, France, #10, midfielder

Areas of Expertise

  • Public Speaking, Fluent and articulate communicator establishing excellent relationships with teams and clients.
  • Executive Decision Making, Aptitude for strategic thought and planning; able to adapt quickly and respond positively to new situations, challenges and ideas. Practical and ingenious problem solving skills.
  • Planning Management, Exceptional analytical and strategic skills with the ability to identify opportunities and create strategies to accelerate performance for projects and tour programs. Detail-oriented with proven planning and organizational skills. Responsible for teams of 15-30 guides, organized tourist groups of 100+ clients.
  • Military Sergeant, C group leader.

Certification

  • Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
  • Forklift Operator Certified

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Project Manager

International Residential Holding AG
05.2020 - 03.2024

Program Director; Tour Leader

Cultural Tour Consultants
09.2012 - 05.2020

Tour Leader

Move In Spain
09.2012 - 05.2020

Manager; Cultural-Exchange Group Leader

Road Scholar
09.2012 - 05.2020

Cultural-Exchange Tour Leader and Manager

Experiment-France.org
11.2011 - 09.2012

Private-Tour Advisor, V.I.P. Personal Trainer, Coach, Confidential Consultant

Freelance
01.2011 - 05.2020
  • Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
  • Forklift Operator Certified

Bachelor's degree - Literature

Lycée Charles NODIER
Louis Gabriel Bideau