Lola Dourt

Experience

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  Sofood

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Waitress

  The main responsibility of this post is to provide a pleasant and welcoming experience for the guests. We upgrade the dining experience for our customers using patience, personality, as well as solid communication and multi-tasking skills. Acquired Skills:▪︎Costumer service - communication skills ▪︎Ability to work under pressure▪︎Ability to interact with a wide range of personalities ▪︎Multi-tasking ▪︎Team work

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  Le Bar à Boeuf

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Waitress - Barmaid

  The main responsibility of this post is to provide a pleasant and welcoming experience for the guests. We upgrade the dining experience for our customers using patience, personality, as well as solid communication and multi-tasking skills. Acquired Skills:▪︎Costumer service - communication skills ▪︎Ability to work under pressure▪︎Ability to interact with a wide range of personalities ▪︎Multi-tasking ▪︎Team work

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  Food Factory

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Waitress

  The main responsibility of this post is to provide a pleasant and welcoming experience for the guests. We upgrade the dining experience for our customers using patience, personality, as well as solid communication and multi-tasking skills. Acquired Skills:▪︎Costumer service - communication skills ▪︎Ability to work under pressure▪︎Ability to interact with a wide range of personalities ▪︎Multi-tasking ▪︎Team work

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  Naxhelet

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Waitress - Barmaid

  The main responsibility of this post is to provide a pleasant and welcoming experience for the guests. We upgrade the dining experience for our customers using patience, personality, as well as solid communication and multi-tasking skills. Acquired Skills:▪︎Costumer service - communication skills ▪︎Ability to work under pressure▪︎Ability to interact with a wide range of personalities ▪︎Multi-tasking ▪︎Team work

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  Fines Herbes

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2021

  Event Manager - Maître d'hôtel

  In this role, I coordinated catering operations, managed client relations, and supervised team members to deliver seamless event experiences. As the on-site company representative, my primary responsibility was to lead the event team in creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. I handled guest requests, prioritized tasks, managed resources, and proactively addressed both anticipated and unexpected challenges. The position required strong decision-making abilities, a results-oriented approach, and effective leadership and crisis management skills.Key Skills Acquired:Customer Service & Communication: Developed excellent client interaction and communication abilities to ensure satisfaction.Leadership & Team Supervision: Gained middle-level leadership experience, overseeing and guiding team members during high-pressure events.Crisis Management & Problem-Solving: Honed skills in crisis response and problem resolution to maintain service quality.Multi-Tasking & Organizational Skills: Managed multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively, ensuring smooth operations under time constraints. Show less

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  World Food Programme

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2022

  As a Junior Partnership Officer with the World Food Programme (WFP), I supported resource mobilization, partnership management, donor reporting and advocacy. My responsibilities included developing funding proposals, coordinating timely and accurate donor reports, and providing insights to enhance WFP’s strategic alignment with donor priorities.In collaboration with technical units and regional teams, I managed partner communications and contributed to the development of strategies that optimize funding flexibility and predictability. By consolidating donor intelligence and updating data, I ensured transparency and effective decision-making for senior management, strengthening WFP’s ability to secure and manage critical resources. Show less Junior Consultant to support Regional/Country Office efforts on resource mobilization with specific focus on funding analysis, preparation of reports and briefs, and support on positioning and advocacy efforts on behalf of WFP operations.Knowledge & Skills required:Excellent planning, management and coordination skillsAbility to work independently towards challenging targets and strict deadlinesStrong research and good writing skills. Good oral and communication skillsAbility to work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment. Show less

  • Junior Government Partnership Officer

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Junior Government Partnership Consultant in Public Partnership and Resourcing

    Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Operational Support Intern in Public Partnership and Resourcing

    Mar 2020 - Nov 2020
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  World Food Programme

  Jun 2023 - now

  As a Partnerships Officer with WFP, I independently managed a diverse donor portfolio, mobilizing resources and building strategic partnerships that advanced WFP’s priorities and operational needs. In this capacity, I represented WFP in meetings with key government and multilateral donors, fostering relationships that aligned with both organizational and donor objectives.Beyond proposal development and reporting, I led the organization of field visits, providing donors with direct insights into WFP’s impact on the ground, and proactively identified opportunities to expand and diversify partnerships. I maintained up-to-date partner intelligence to inform strategic decisions, coordinated closely with regional and headquarters teams to meet donor conditions, and ensured effective partnership management.My role supported WFP’s operational resilience by maximizing funding flexibility, securing predictable resources, and advancing partnerships that strengthened WFP’s presence and effectiveness in complex environments. Show less

  • Government Partnership Officer and Donors Relations Consultant

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Government Partnership Officer and Donors Relations Consultant

    Jun 2023 - Mar 2024