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Sébastien GuicheronSG

Sébastien Guicheron

Event Project Manager

€650/day
Paris, FR
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Sébastien

As an event manager, my approach to work involves several key steps to ensure the success of the event. Here's a brief overview of my method:

1. Initial Consultation:
- Meet with the client to understand the event's goals, objectives, and vision.
- Discuss budget, timeline, and any specific requirements or preferences.

2. Strategic Planning:
- Develop a comprehensive event plan, including logistics, schedule, and a detailed task list.
- Identify and source suitable venues, vendors, and services based on the client's needs and budget.

3. Budget Management:
- Create and manage a detailed budget, allocating funds effectively to maximize value.
- Negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing without compromising quality.

4. Communication and Coordination:
- Establish clear communication channels with the client, vendors, and event team.
- Provide regular updates to the client on progress and promptly address any concerns.
- Coordinate logistics and manage all event elements to ensure a seamless experience.

5. Problem-Solving:
- Anticipate and proactively address potential challenges before they arise.
- Implement creative solutions to resolve issues during the planning and execution phases.

6. On-Site Management:
- Oversee day-of-event logistics, ensuring all elements are in place according to the plan.
- Manage the event team and vendors to ensure smooth execution.
- Handle last-minute issues with composure and efficiency.

7. Post-Event Evaluation:
- Conduct a debrief with the client and key stakeholders.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km), Orléans (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Modern Events
    Event Organizer and Coordinator - CEO & Founder
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    October 2022 - Today (3 years and 7 months)
    Corbeil-Essonnes, France
    - Organization, planning, and coordination of events for professionals and individuals: tender, venue search, site inspections, specifications design, quotes and invoices, event proposals to companies, day-of supervision.
    All types of events: seminars, conferences, garden parties, private parties, hen/stag parties, weddings (wedding planner), birthdays,...
    - Commercial animation for companies; product promotion, tasting, presentation, brand ambassador
    - Event stage manager: management of corporate assignments, participation in filming, stand setup, entertainment, supervision and coordination of a team, skills=[]
  • Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
    Stage Manager and Team Leader
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    November 2024 - January 2025 (2 months)
    Melun, France
    Role:
    - Coordinate the overall activity of the ice rink.
    - Lead all ice rink personnel.

    Main missions:
    - Ensure the installation and configuration of the site before the official opening to the public.
    - Ensure the proper execution of the rink setup and equipment delivery.
    - Supervise the team to meet the expectations of users and the community.
    - Ensure the smooth running of activities.
    - Ensure the daily preparation, closing, and maintenance of the site.
    - Ensure the final closure of the site.
    Cash Management Technical Knowledge Event Manager Maintenance Management Team Management
  • ITi Forums
    Event Project Manager
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    January 2024 - March 2024 (2 months)
    Paris, France
    My role is to support the team in implementing various event and digital projects. For in-person events, my tasks include sourcing vendors, logistical management, coordinating speakers, and sponsors. For digital events, I am responsible for client relations, content management, setting up invitation and communication campaigns, and post-event follow-up.

    Detailed Mission:

    I. Organization of in-person events
    Upstream production:
    - Sourcing vendors and venues,
    - Relations and negotiation with vendors,
    - Schedule management,
    - Creation and updating of materials (signage, user manuals, tracking files, participant reservation management, logistical guides, material/staff checklists, dedicated website),
    - Management of event stock/materials,
    - Management of speakers and conference schedules,
    - Design of layout plans (booths, stage, reception area…),
    - Identify and organize necessary human resources,
    - Design and coordinate briefings, retro-planning, action lists.
    Operation:
    - Coordination of vendors, preparation of briefs
    - Timing management,
    - Conference schedule management (technicians and speakers, hosts, …),
    - Assistance to exhibitors from setup to dismantling,
    - Preparation of event materials, loading, unloading
    - Installation, setup of spaces, dismantling of events.
    Sponsor client management:
    - Onboarding new clients into the organization process, creating their interface access
    - Communicating all necessary information for their organization and presence at the event
    - Client support, communication with clients
    - Client database management
    - Updating materials and information on client interfaces dedicated to each event

    II. Coordination and management of digital events and lead generation campaigns for clients:
    - Client relationship management
    - Obtaining content elements from the client
    - Event setup in the back office
    - Setting up the invitation and communication campaign: editorial direction and targeting, HTML creation, distribution, registration management
    - Organization of briefs and technical tests for speakers
    - Personal introduction of the webinar on the day and support for smooth running
    - Post-event follow-up: checking and providing lists of registered and participating individuals, chat transcription, replay distribution, debriefing with participants
    Web Integration Content Management Systems (CMS) Team Management Inwink Software Project Management Event Management Event Project Manager

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Education

  • Professional Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Production Management, Metrology, Quality, and Industrial Safety
    Université Paris Diderot
    2013
    licence en alternance dont les objectifs sont : - Mettre en œuvre une chaîne de mesure, du capteur au traitement numérique de l'information - Appréhender les fonctions et usages des différents types d'instruments utilisés dans les chaînes de mesures - Maîtriser les méthodes expérimentales, les outils de métrologie, de contrôle qualité et de planification d'expériences - Analyser les besoins métrologiques et les documents réglementaires, techniques et normatifs - Caractériser, valider et estimer une incertitude - Définir les procédures d’étalonnage des instruments de mesure
  • Wedding Planner Certification
    APR - Ateliers Préparatoires Rochechouart
    2023
    Objectif de la formation: - Effectuer un entretien client, synthétiser leurs envies - Connaitre les différentes coutumes liées au mariage - Créer une offre commerciale en fonction du budget - Savoir sélectionner les prestataires les plus adaptés - Négocier les conditions des contrats de prestataire - Sélectionner les bons textes, musiques et rituels - Créer un rétroplanning - Superviser l’ensemble des moyens humains le jour J - Créer un roadbook pour les invités et les mariés - Rebondir et trouver un plan B en cas d’imprévu - Faire un bilan avec les mariés et les prestataires - Analyser les statuts juridiques - Effectuer ses déclarations auprès des services de l’Etat - Réaliser une étude de marché - Créer sa stratégie marketing

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