Jonathan Lea
York,North Yorkshire
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in Microsoft Office systems, Google Suite, and advanced Excel programming. Demonstrates strong project management abilities, adept at coordinating with multiple stakeholders and creating impactful materials. Known for critical thinking and quick decision-making, supported by excellent maths and English literacy. A confident presenter and trainer, committed to self-improvement and fostering growth in others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT TRAINER NORTH
Travelodge
2025.09 - 2026.03
- Delivery of all training packages to North region and assisting in other areas
- Engaging with stakeholders, planning, designing and executing projects
- Building and maintaining Scorecard and Feedback metrics to demonstrably show value added by the teams work
- Building relationships with hotels, AOM's, Regional Support Teams and Sleepy Hollow Colleagues
- Development of new sessions as Subject Matter Expert considering planning, execution, review and revisions to support stakeholders and delegates. Specialism in Food & Beverage
- Delivering in person training interventions over single days, several days and online delivery
FOOD & BEVERAGE SKILLS TRAINER
Travelodge
2024.02 - 2025.09
- Delivering 85 Bar Cafe, BCO, ePOS, Menu Margin, New Menu and ad hoc training sessions for hotel teams as well as assisting with other programs when required
- Engaging with stakeholders, planning, designing and executing projects
- Building relationships with hotels, AOM's and Sleepy Hollow Colleagues
- Development of new sessions with planning, execution, review and revisions to support stakeholders and delegates
- Delivering in person training interventions over several days and online delivery
LEARNING PARTNER URBAN NORTH
Greene King
2023.03 - 2024.02
- Building relationships both with partnered operations area and within the wider GK Pubs team.
- Managing stakeholder expectations and identifying areas for development, creating solutions.
- Working with the wider Learning and Development team to deliver and create learning interventions at pace and timely.
- Take ownership of projects, managing all stakeholders from conception to delivery and evaluation.
- Create insightful data and feedback to assess success and development of programs.
- Building relationships within the GK Pub L&D team as well as the wider HR team.
IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER
Greene King
2022.06 - 2023.03
- Rollout of strategy implementation schedule to high standard and tight deadlines
- Working with variety of stakeholders to train, implement and engage with various projects
- On site and off-site training of BDM's, PLT and team members to ensure understanding and competence within pub teams and hierarchy
- Developing and analysing rollout success as well as providing ongoing support across many venues and projects
- Delivering presentations to pub teams and BDM's
- Continued monitoring of sites progress and identifying potential within teams for further responsibility and coaching
- Embodying the Greene King values and always acting as an ambassador for Greene King
GENERAL MANAGER
Slug and Lettuce
York
2018.02 - 2022.05
Education
HND - Computing – Visualisation
Sheffield Hallam University
Maths, Physics, ICT, Further Maths
Sixth Form College
Burnholme Community College
YorkSkills
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office systems & Google Suite
- Superior knowledge of Excel and Excel programming as well as Google Sheets
- Confident presenter and trainer, able to develop new initiatives and report on existing
- Critical thinking and quick decision making through experience and analysis
- Excellent Maths and English literacy
- Passion for self-improvement and improvement of those around me
- Adept project management with several stakeholders and creation of materials that appeal to the relevant roles
HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Gym enthusiast and keen runner. I am a avid reader of fiction and non-fiction. I love to solve puzzles and I am a passionate artist. I love to spend time with my family and visiting friends.
Accomplishments
Sleepy Hollow Colleague of the Year 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT TRAINER NORTH
Travelodge
2025.09 - 2026.03
FOOD & BEVERAGE SKILLS TRAINER
Travelodge
2024.02 - 2025.09
LEARNING PARTNER URBAN NORTH
Greene King
2023.03 - 2024.02
IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER
Greene King
2022.06 - 2023.03
GENERAL MANAGER
Slug and Lettuce
2018.02 - 2022.05
Maths, Physics, ICT, Further Maths
Sixth Form College
HND - Computing – Visualisation
Sheffield Hallam University
Burnholme Community College