Freelancer profile translated to English.
Back to original languageAbout Marie Louise
With strong expertise in event management, built over a rich career in hospitality, catering, and tourism, I return to the essentials: creating events that make a mark and succeed.
As a freelancer, I support you from A to Z in designing and executing tailor-made projects: seminars, meetings, workshops, conferences, congresses, incentives, team building.
My goal - Your advantage: to simplify your life, optimize your budget, and ensure a perfectly managed event, from the first brief to the final applause.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- sur demandeFreelance Event Organizer – MICE & CorporateNovember 2020 - November 2020Mission completed – Venue Finding & SourcingExhibition Participation – Paris | Accommodation search for 20 employeesMy client asked me to identify an ideal hotel located in immediate proximity to the exhibition center, to facilitate the organization of their participation in a trade show involving 20 employees.After an initial discussion to precisely define:• the objectives,• the budget,• logistical and travel constraints,I launched a targeted search for 3 and 4-star hotels located around the exhibition venue.Selection & Analysis of EstablishmentsMy work consisted of:• Verifying real-time availability,• Checking accommodation capacity and available room types,• Examining contractual terms and group policies,• Confirming the actual distance between each hotel and the exhibition venue to optimize daily travel.Negotiations & Budget OptimizationI conducted price negotiations to obtain the best group rate, while optimizing F&B services and booking conditions to strictly adhere to the client's budget.Recommendations & Decision MakingI then prepared a clear and structured recommendation document, including:• a comparison of hotels,• the advantages/disadvantages of each option,• the exact distance between each establishment and the exhibition,• the negotiated pricing proposals.ResultThe client was able to quickly select the establishment offering the best compromise between proximity, comfort, budget, and availability, ensuring a smooth and perfectly adapted stay for the exhibition.
- Sur demandeFreelance Event Organizer – MICE & CorporateOctober 2018 - October 2018Mission completed – Venue Finding & Sourcing (Seminar for 88 participants)My client asked me to organize a corporate seminar for 88 participants. I was responsible for the entire venue search and sourcing of essential service providers.After an initial discussion to precisely define the objectives, budget, logistical constraints, and desired atmosphere, I conducted a targeted search in Paris, including:4-star hotels,Seminar dedicated spaces,Venues suitable for the gala dinner.Selection & Analysis of VenuesOut of 24 tenders launched, I pre-selected 4 relevant proposals that met the specifications.My work then consisted of:Verifying real-time availability,Checking accommodation capacity and possible configurations,Evaluating technical equipment,Examining the contractual terms of each establishment.Negotiations & Service Provider SourcingI conducted price negotiations and optimized F&B services and rental conditions to stay within the fixed budget.In parallel, I compared offers from complementary service providers:Audiovisual / technical,Team building,Catering.I then prepared a clear and structured recommendation document, allowing the client to quickly obtain a reasoned overview of the most suitable options.Site Visit & ValidationAfter the client selected 2 venues from the 4 proposed, I organized and accompanied the site visit.This visit allowed validation of:The spaces and their suitability for the program,The traffic flow,The logistical aspects,The technical installations,The various setup options.ResultThanks to this comprehensive, structured, and responsive support, the client was able to quickly and confidently validate the ideal venue, with a clear vision of the experience offered to their employees.
- Sur demandeFreelance Event Organizer – MICE & CorporateJuly 2018 - July 2018Mission completed – Venue Finding & SourcingCorporate Seminar – 11 participantsMy client entrusted me with finding the venue and service providers for a seminar for 11 employees. After an initial discussion to define objectives, budget, atmosphere, and logistical constraints, I launched a targeted search, primarily focusing on seaside, mountain destinations,including: 4-star hotels, meeting rooms, venues for premium dinners, and team-building activities.As the client did not initially have a specific destination, I proposed 9 destinations (sea, mountain, city), representing 12 establishments that met the specifications.My work consisted of:Verifying real-time availability,Checking accommodation capacity and possible configurations,Evaluating technical equipment,Examining contractual terms.I then conducted price negotiations, optimized F&B services, and compared offers from complementary service providers: audiovisual, team building, and catering.A clear recommendation document was provided to facilitate decision-making.The client selected one establishment from the 12 proposed options. No site visit was necessary thanks to my thorough knowledge of the venue and my privileged relationship with the management.Result: a quick decision, a perfectly suited venue, and a project launched with confidence, on solid and controlled foundations.
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Education
- Operational Management Certificate - License IVUMIH2016
- Certificate (Professional Training)IDCC2001Séminaire : les fondamentaux de la Relation Client (Paris 11eme)
Certifications
- BAC PRO VENTEProspection-Negotiation-Customer Follow-up Training2012
- BAC+2Negotiation and Customer Relations Training2012