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William Macfarlane

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Learning & Development facilitator at Aramco who created leadership workshops with a 97% approval rating.

United Kingdom
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At Aramco Workforce Dev Division, I created and delivered leadership workshops on topics including customer service, resilience, and constructive feedback. The division trained over 20,000 Aramco leaders and employees, and my workshops achieved a 97% approval rating.

At Aramco Industrial Training Dept, I developed blended L&D programs and coached public speaking. I also led the Abqaiq team to the regional Toastmasters finals.

At SADA Academic Dept, I created and delivered English lessons for beginner to advanced learners, along with workshops on health and safety, corporate culture, and corporate values.

Earlier, I taught English language proficiency, values, critical behaviours, and health and safety at Saudi Aramco Academic Dept. In London, I taught English programs and facilitated IELTS, TESOL, Trinity GESE, and FCE preparation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Mgmt & Professional Trainer

Aramco Workforce Dev Division

Jan 2024 - Apr 2026 (2 years 3 months)

Created and delivered leadership workshops on customer service, time management, resilience, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, communication, conflict management, feedback, and meeting management. Achieved a 97% approval rating with a division that trained over 20,000 Aramco leaders and employees.

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Advanced ITC Trainer

Saudi Aramco Academic Dept

Sep 2013 - Oct 2016 (3 years 1 month)

Taught English language proficiency, values, critical behaviours, and health and safety to the largest ever intake of Aramco trainees, helping prepare this generation for a more open and inclusive society.

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English Language Instructor

Evocation Recruitment

Jan 2008 - Jan 2013 (5 years)

Taught intermediate to advanced programs at Regents Park College, British Study Centres, Millennium City Academy, Kaplan International College and Francis Kiing School of English. Facilitated IELTS, TESOL, and Trinity GESE preparation.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Liverpool logoTL

The University of Liverpool

Post Graduate, International Human Resource Management

Pursuing a Post Graduate degree in International Human Resource Management, currently in progress.

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West London College

Cambridge CELTA, Education

Completed the Cambridge CELTA and PTLLS certifications.

WC

West London College

PTLLS, Education

Completed the Cambridge CELTA and PTLLS certifications.

The University of Auckland logoTA

The University of Auckland

Bachelor of Arts, Film, Television and Media

Bachelor of Arts in Film, Television and Media.

Auckland University of Technology logoAT

Auckland University of Technology

Certificate, Communication

Certificate in Communication.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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