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Valérie A.VA

Valérie A.

Brand Strategy Consultant | Craft Trades

€500/day
Toulouse, FR
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Valérie

What I do
For over 35 years, I have been supporting leaders of VSEs, craft workshops, and designers in clarifying their positioning, structuring their offerings, and gaining better recognition for the value of their projects among their partners (clients, specifiers, banks, institutions).
Specifically, I help you to:
• Formalize your brand strategy (DNA, target audiences, positioning);
• Organize your offering (services, pricing, priorities, upgrading);
• Build a B2B development strategy (architects, interior designers, galleries, companies, federations);
• Prepare proposals, letters of intent, and presentations to make your projects clear and credible.
For whom?
• Craftspeople and workshops (cabinetmaking, metalworking, object design, metal crafts, etc.);
• Designers and illustrators who want to structure their brand and their B2B development;
• VSEs and freelancers launching, repositioning, or upgrading;
• Public or private stakeholders involved in craft trades, heritage, design, or sports.
My way of working
Targeted diagnosis, clear recommendations, operational preparation (texts, templates, proposals, arguments), and, if necessary, long-term support (action monitoring, preparation for key meetings).
Some examples of projects
• Craft creators, between heritage restoration and exceptional objects, for projects showcased at international events (Cannes, Venice).
• Brand launch and offering of licensed trophies and protocol objects for a national sports federation.
• Structuring the offering and B2B development of an art cabinetmaking workshop.
• Brand positioning and development strategy for an industrial designer/illustrator.
Based in Toulouse, I primarily work remotely with clients throughout France.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Designer / illustrateur industriel (client indépendant)
    Brand Positioning & Development for an Industrial Designer/Illustrator
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2024 - Today (2 years and 5 months)
    Lyon, France
    Assisted a designer/illustrator working on automotive and industrial heritage (trucks, sites, events).
    • Analysis of the existing situation: website, social media, commissions, business model.
    • Clarification of the brand platform (promise, target audiences, narrative axes).
    • Structuring a clear offering: custom commissions, limited editions, corporate and event projects.
    • Development of a LinkedIn/Instagram editorial strategy focused on growth (visibility, credibility, opportunities).
    • Creation of B2B materials for manufacturers, companies, and event organizers.
    LinkedIn Offering Structuring Brand Storytelling Brand Platform B2B Development Strategy
  • Atelier métiers d’art (client confidentiel)
    Project Management / Creation of a Professional Space for a Craft Workshop
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2023 - November 2025 (2 years and 10 months)
    Strasbourg, France
    Assisted a craft workshop in the creation and management of a professional space project: transforming a family home into a showroom, offices, and a co-working space.
    • Co-construction of the concept: positioning of the space, activities hosted, business model.
    • Coordination of the legal, financial, and operational aspects of the project.
    • Analysis of the financial situation and alignment with planned investments.
    • Drafting and formatting of a financing proposal for banks (summary, financing plan, projections).
    • Preparation for discussions with partners (banks, craftspeople, local stakeholders) and long-term project monitoring.
    Project Management in Crafts & Design Strategic Partnerships Offering Structuring Bank Negotiations Notion
  • Atelier d’ébénisterie d’art (client confidentiel)
    Structuring the Offering & B2B Development for an Art Cabinetmaking Workshop
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2022 - January 2025 (3 years)
    Bâle, Switzerland
    Assisted an art cabinetmaking workshop with a strong family history (custom furniture, fittings, exceptional pieces).
    • Analysis of projects, margins, and client types.
    • Clarification of the offering (ranges, target audiences, pricing, priorities) and high-end positioning.
    • Development of a B2B narrative for architects, interior designers, the hospitality sector, and heritage projects.
    • Support in formalizing and negotiating quotes (scope, terms, down payments).
    • Implementation of tools for tracking quotes, projects, and payments to manage activity and cash flow.
    Offering Structuring B2B Development Strategy Brand Storytelling Project Management in Crafts & Design

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Education

  • Marketing & Business Development
    CNAM
    2016
    Stratégie marketing, développement commercial B2B, gestion de portefeuille clients, étude de marché et outils opérationnels pour structurer l’offre et la prospection.
  • Professional Training in Intellectual Property for Creators
    INPI
    2016
    Droit d’auteur, marques, dessins & modèles, contrats de cession et de licence, avec un focus sur les artisans d’art, designers et métiers créatifs.

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