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FABRICE PESTEL

FABRICE PESTEL

Office Manager
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre

Summary

Results-driven office manager with over 15 years of experience in office operations and facilities management. Skilled in problem-solving, effective communication, and maintaining operational
logistics, contributing to seamless workplace environments and successful team engagements.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager (Part time – 20h/week)

Alpega Group
Zaventem
04.2025 - Current
  • Manage day-to-day office operations within a global office network
  • Coordinate reception, access badges, mail, parcels, and office supplies
  • Raise purchase orders, process goods receipts, and liaise with Finance
  • Coordinate facilities, maintenance, safety, and security with building management
  • Support HR administration and manage operational fleet (BE, FR, NL)
  • Organize local office events and internal meetings

Office Manager

SEC Newgate EU
Brussels
04.2023 - 03.2025

• Streamlined office operations, enhancing organizational systems for improved efficiency.
• Maintained accurate office supplies inventory, ensuring availability for all departments.
• Coordinated company events to foster teamwork and enhance employee engagement.
• Managed front desk operations by greeting visitors and directing inquiries appropriately.
• Tracked invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy in accounts receivable and payable.
• Facilitated onboarding processes for new executives and staff members efficiently.

  • Organized schedules and meetings for executives and team • members to optimize productivity.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, and routed mail with professionalism.

Office & Facility Manager

Wilhelm & Co s.a.
Brussels
08.2018 - 08.2020

• Managed daily operations of facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinated maintenance schedules for all building systems and equipment.
• Oversaw vendor selection and negotiations for facility services and supplies.
• Monitored facility budgets to track expenses and enhance operational efficiency.
• Conducted inspections to identify maintenance needs and implement improvements.
• Managed site access, badges, fleet administration, and building coordination.
• Organized company events to foster teamwork and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintained office supplies inventory, ensuring availability across departments.

ITGS Assistant

Versalis
Brussels
01.2018 - 06.2018

• Managed site access and badge distribution to enhance security protocols.
• Coordinated management of building and common areas to ensure operational efficiency.
• Administered company car fleet, optimizing usage and maintenance schedules.
• Assisted with ICT services coordination, facilitating seamless operations.
• Executed tasks according to established procedures, ensuring compliance with standards.

Operations Coordinator – Guest Services (Team Lead)

Latham & Watkins LLP
Brussels
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Led the Guest Services team in a fast-paced international law firm
  • Oversaw reception operations, conference services, and visitor experience
  • Coordinated office logistics, suppliers, office moves, and IT support
  • Acted as liaison between Guest Services, Facilities, and internal teams

Administrative Assistant & IT Coordinator

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
Brussels
04.2011 - 02.2017
  • Provided administrative and operational support in an international law firm
  • Coordinated reception, meeting rooms, internal services, and IT support
  • Supported facilities management and office logistics
  • Assisted lawyers and support teams in a high-pressure environment

EARLY CAREER

Sofitel, Ibis, Crowne Plaza, IBM, Le Point Net
06.2001 - 12.2010

Customer Service & Administrative roles (F&B, Reception, Night Audit, Bid Management) across hospitality and corporate environments incl. Belgium & UK

Education

Full Stack Web Developer Bootcamp -

Le Wagon
Brussels
01.2022

Degree in Hotel Business Administration -

Lycée Hôtelier De Dinard
Dinard, France

Skills

  • Administrative support and operations management
  • Office administration
  • Vendor coordination and negotiation
  • Purchase order processing
  • Fleet oversight
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Budget monitoring
  • Travel coordination and logistics
  • Microsoft 365 applications
  • Technical support and IT assistance
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving and decision-making
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail

Languages

  • French, native
  • English, fluent
  • German, in progress

Timeline

Office Manager (Part time – 20h/week)

Alpega Group
04.2025 - Current

Office Manager

SEC Newgate EU
04.2023 - 03.2025

Office & Facility Manager

Wilhelm & Co s.a.
08.2018 - 08.2020

ITGS Assistant

Versalis
01.2018 - 06.2018

Operations Coordinator – Guest Services (Team Lead)

Latham & Watkins LLP
02.2017 - 10.2017

Administrative Assistant & IT Coordinator

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.
04.2011 - 02.2017

EARLY CAREER

Sofitel, Ibis, Crowne Plaza, IBM, Le Point Net
06.2001 - 12.2010

Full Stack Web Developer Bootcamp -

Le Wagon

Degree in Hotel Business Administration -

Lycée Hôtelier De Dinard
FABRICE PESTELOffice Manager