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Maxime Gielen

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Experience Level

Language

Dutch
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Virtual Assistant at Flow and Focus Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided remote administrative and operational support to entrepreneurs and small businesses, including planning inbox and calendar management, process structuring, follow-ups, and day-to-day business organization to increase focus and efficiency.
Account Manager at Agora Culinair
January 1, 2025 - Present
Managed and developed client relationships, identified commercial opportunities, and supported business growth as a trusted partner for customers.
Restaurant General Manager / Field Trainer at BFG
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led and coached restaurant teams across multiple locations; responsible for daily operations, staff planning, performance management, training of new managers, and supporting new openings and operational optimization.
Assistant Front Office Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel Hasselt
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Supported front office operations, ensured service excellence, guest satisfaction, and assisted in staff coaching and scheduling.
Meetings & Events Coordinator at Radisson Blu Hotel Hasselt
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Coordinated meetings and events from planning to execution, maintaining close client communication and ensuring smooth operations.
Founder (Side Business) at Definitie Intuïtief
January 1, 2023 - Present
Launched and managed a personal coaching initiative focused on intuitive eating and well-being coaching.
Sales Assistant at Bakkerij Delecta
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Provided customer service in a high-volume retail environment and supported daily sales operations.
Freelance Content & Operations Support at Flow & Focus Studio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Understanding content planning and workflow management, social media collaboration (Instagram & LinkedIn), creation of content (Reels, carousels and captions) based on briefs, ideation of content ideas, and ensuring operational workflows across marketing and creative teams. Also managed inbox and calendar, and supported day-to-day business operations.
Account Manager at Agora Culinary
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Beheer van commerciële opportunities en accountmanagement; relatie met klanten; groei van omzet en propositie.
Assistant Front Office Manager at Radisson Blu Hasselt
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Onder leiding van front office-activiteiten; bewaken van service-standaarden, gastrelaties, administratieve en personeelsplanning; ondersteunen coaching en trainingsinitiatieven.
Founder / Personal Coaching Practitioner at Independent Coaching Practice
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Opstarten en beheren van een persoonlijke coaching praktijk met focus op intuïtieve welzijn en klantgerichte coaching.
Winkelmedewerker at Bakkerij Delecta
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Klantenservice, verkoopondersteuning en winkeloperaties in een bakkerijomgeving.
Founder / Self-employed – Personal Coaching Practice at Personal Coaching Practice (Self-employed)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and operates a personal coaching practice focused on intuition and well-being; provides coaching services, develops client base, and manages scheduling and administrative tasks.
Account Manager at Agora Culinaire
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Account management with focus on building client relationships and identifying/commercial opportunities; supporting sales and client communication.
General Manager / Field Trainer at BFG
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led and coached restaurant teams across multiple locations; responsible for daily operations, people planning, performance management, and onboarding of new managers.
Meetings & Events Coordinator at Radisson Blu Hasselt
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Coordinated meetings and events, planning, and execution; managed guest experience and event logistics.
Winkelmedewerker at Bakker Delecta
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Shop assistant handling daily operations, customer service and product displays.
Founder & Coach at Self-Employed Coaching Practice
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and manages a personal coaching practice focused on intuition and well-being; delivering client sessions and program development.

Education

Applied Nutrition & Dietetics at Thomas More University College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Hotel & Food Studies at Sint-Martinus College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Nutrition and Dietetics at Hogeschool (Belgium)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Hotel- en Voeding (TSO) at Sint-Martinus College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Hotel-Voeding (TSO) at Sint-Martinus College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Voedings- en Dieetkunde at Thomas More Hogeschool
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Operational Management
January 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026
Resilience Training
January 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026
Getting Things Done
January 1, 2024 - February 6, 2026
Leading With Heart
January 1, 2023 - February 6, 2026
Precision Nutrition
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Yield Management
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Mental Coaching
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Operational Management Certification
January 1, 2024 - March 28, 2026
Getting Things Done
January 1, 2024 - March 28, 2026
Workplace Training
January 1, 2024 - March 28, 2026
Operational Management
January 1, 2024 - March 28, 2026
Krachttraining
January 1, 2024 - March 28, 2026
Getting Things Done
January 1, 2024 - March 28, 2026
Opstarten van een persoonlijke coaching praktijk
January 1, 2024 - March 28, 2026
Operationeel Management
January 1, 2024 - March 28, 2026
Veerkracht training
January 1, 2024 - March 28, 2026
Getting Things Done
January 1, 2024 - March 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Other