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Passionate about events. A bit of a perfectionist but flexible, adaptable, and kind. No problems, only solutions!
I offer my services and support in organizing your events.
The most important thing is your goal, I'll take care of everything else!
After several years of professional experience as an employee, I am continuing my career as a freelancer. A very diverse background in tourism, hospitality, associations, humanitarian work, and events. I have acquired expertise in managing large-scale projects and events. I have gained skills in budget management, logistics, development, human resources management, communication, and management.
Today, I am available to support you in the success of your events and build lasting partnerships!
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual
Italian
Conversational
Can work on-site
Lyon (up to 50km), Paris (up to 10km), Marseille (up to 10km), Nice (up to 10km)
Experience
- ExploritEvent ManagerOctober 2023 - Today (2 years and 8 months)Yverdon-les-Bains, SwitzerlandEvents Business Development (+40% Revenue)Marketing and venue sales strategy (prospecting/phone calls/trade shows...)Planning, Coordination of B2B events (+100/year) and public events (+2000 pax)Coordination of events from A to Z - from initial contact to invoicingFinancial management and optimization of procedures and resources.Team/partners/suppliers managementCustomer service manager/Setup of client files and database monitoring
- IndependantEvent CoordinatorSeptember 2018 - Today (7 years and 9 months)Responsible for marketing and developing events for the company (weddings/corporate meals, catering for film shoots and races...). Administrative management and support for logistical management in event organization.Hospitality supervision for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
- Centre Réceptif MICE/ HébergementOPERATIONS MANAGER PROJECT MANAGER OPENING MANAGER FOR TRAINING AND SEMINARSJanuary 2019 - January 2023 (4 years)Bordeaux, FranceCoordination and planning of events (40-60/year - in-person/hybrid), budget of €2.3 million. Sales, Management of on-site accommodation (70 beds) and catering, administrative management, supplier and tender (RFP) management. Process construction and analysis. Guarantee of customer service quality, complete event management (bookings, team management, suppliers, and partners. Event logistics and general services. Internal/external communication. Guarantee of ERP regulations / Safety / Hygiene.
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Education
- International Solidarity Project CoordinatorBIOFORCE2015Méthodologie du Projet, Bailleurs de Fond, ¨Partenariat et Renforcement de Capacités, Gestion Financière, Gestion de Ressources Humaines, Sécurité et Logistique dans l’environnement Humanitaire
- Tourism Business ManagementUNITEC2006Gestion d’entreprises d’éco tourisme, Gestion Financière, Gestion Evènementielle et logistique, Gestion d’Hôtellerie et Restauration
Certifications
- Event Project ManagerL'école française
- • Hygiene Procedures in Catering and HACCP StandardsUMIH 332018