Jean-Marc Dedeyne

Current

• President and Founder at U in the USA

Past

• Account Manager IT Solutions for Business Applications (ERP and CRM) at HP France
• Sales Engineer at SAS France
• Software Engineer at BUSINESS OBJECTS France

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Education

• University of California, Los Angeles
• EURIDIS Business School

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Industry

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Websites

• Become a U in the USA Fan

Jean-Marc Dedeyne’s Summary

Sales ~ International Education ~ Entrepreneurship ~ Business Development

Accomplished International Sales Professional with an outstanding record of success selling enterprise solutions with top achievements in new business development, revenue generation, and implementing sales strategies. Expert knowledge of International business with an aptitude for transitioning foreigners to the United States. Personal travel and experience with cultures in over 25 countries. Outstanding communication, leadership and understanding of American culture.

Jean-Marc Dedeyne’s Specialties:

Business and Student Visas, Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Solutions, Market Research, Start-up Management, Consultative Selling, Business Plans, Business Development, Marketing Strategies

Jean-Marc Dedeyne’s Experience

• President and Founder

  U in the USA

  (International Trade and Development industry)

  September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

  U in the USA seeks to help students and visitors to the US, integrate, adjust, and successfully adapt to America without losing their own values and culture.
  
  At U in the USA, we collaborate with Educational Institutions and Agents, Sponsors as well as nonprofits to help international students and exchange visitors assimilate to the American culture. The goal is for them to feel more comfortable and have a superior experience. To achieve this goal, we will invest our time, energy and resources on providing 3 main areas:
  
  1.Lifestyle and Assimilation Assistance
  2.Concierge Services
  3.User-friendly Online Resources
  
  We make life simplified for international students and visitors by providing a plethora of assistance in helping them get settled in and acclimated to American culture. With U in the USA, you can come to one place that has a mission to bridge the gap between cultures with services that increase a visitor’s peace of mind while they reduce anxiety and costs. Additionally you get to learn the culture, celebrate local holidays, taste local cuisine, travel to exciting destinations, and practice your language skills while making new friends and teaching others about your culture.
  
  "International Students and Visitors. Life simplified!"
  www.uintheusa.com

• Account Manager IT Solutions for Business Applications (ERP and CRM)

  HP France

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HPQ; Information Technology and Services industry)

  January 2001 — August 2006 (5 years 8 months)

  •Marketed IT Enterprise solutions (ERP and CRM) internationally, including countries such as France, Spain, Singapore, Canada and the United States.
  •Conducted consultation of system needs and planned the marketing strategy, delivering the best solution for the client.
  •Generated revenues in excess of $6MM in 2002, $8MM in 2003, $10 MM in 2004, $11MM in 2005 and $6MM in the first 6 months of 2006.
  •Received the top sales award in 2005 for outstanding performance and exceeding quotas for four consecutive quarters.
  •Facilitated the pre-sales management and contractual negotiations.

• Sales Engineer

  SAS France

  (Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  September 1997 — December 2000 (3 years 4 months)

  •Accountable for the pre-sales of business intelligence and predictive analytics software, including lead generation, market analysis, and delivery of sales presentations.
  •Contributed to revenue generation in excess of $4MM in 2000, $2.5MM in 1999, and $800k in 1998.
  •Conducted full needs assessment and delivered a comprehensive business solution based on company values and objectives.
  •Managed, trained, and coached a team of seven inside sales professionals.

• Software Engineer

  BUSINESS OBJECTS France

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; BOBJ; Computer Software industry)

  January 1997 — August 1997 (8 months)

  •Individually responsible for new business development with assigned sales territory, developing and executing business intelligence programs to public and private companies.
  •Prospected and qualified over 800 contacts, exceeding the set sales quota.
  •Facilitated client needs assessment and coordinated with account managers to ensure proper selection of business intelligence tools.

Jean-Marc Dedeyne’s Education

• University of California, Los Angeles

  Certificate , English and Entrepreneurship , 2006 — 2008

  Activities and Societies:

  General Business Studies
  - Business Economics
  - Marketing Principles and Practices
  - Developing a New Business
  - Doing Business in California
  - Marketing Advertising & Sales promotion for Entrepreneurial Business
  - Entrepreneurship & New Venture Formation
  - Developing a Business Plan
  - Accounting for Non-Accountants
  - Business Ethics
  - New Business Development and Pitching the Perfect Presentation
  - Maximize Success and Sustainability
  
  Academic Intensive English Programs

• EURIDIS Business School

  Master , Sales, Infrastructure, Technology, Services , 1993 — 1997

  Complementary Sales Training
  •Certificate (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) in 2006.
  •Certificates (Solution Selling, Target Account Selling, Enterprise Selling Process, Sales Negotiation Solutions) between 2002 and 2005.

Additional Information

Jean-Marc Dedeyne’s Websites:

• Become a U in the USA Fan

Jean-Marc Dedeyne’s Interests:

Caribbean Islands, USA, Mexico, Turkey, Horse-Riding, Music, Photography, Travel, American Culture, Tropical Dances.

Jean-Marc Dedeyne’s Groups:

- French American Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles,
- BayFo,
- Entrepreneur Mentor Society,
- Alliance Française of Los Angeles,
- Los Angeles Accueil.

•    InterFrench
•    HP Alumni
•    UCLA Alumni
•    International Tourism Discovery
•    Entrepreneur Mentor Society
•    I am an AIESECer
•    Expatriate Network
•    Guerrilla Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
•    Expat Network
•    eMarketing Association Network
•    ASMALLWORLD.net
•    The French Connection
•    French Connections
•    Travel 2.0: Interactive Travel Industry Professionals
•    Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
•    World Tourism Network
•    THAT's Professional (Travel, Hospitality, Aviation & Tourism)
•    NAFSA: Association of International Educators
•    French American Business Alliance
•    Club ex SAS
•    SIFE Worldwide- Students in Free Enterprise (Official Group)
•    UCLA Young Alumni
•    Erasmus Student Network
•    Living Abroad: Networking for Expatriates
•    Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
•    Learning Abroad Professionals
•    FACE - French American Conference of Entrepreneurs
•    Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Los Angeles Area Chapter
•    French in LA
•    French American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles - San Diego FACC temporary affiliation
•    Higher Education Management Group
•    The UCLA Alumni Group
•    LinkedWorking Los Angeles
•    twitter innovators Innovation & Creativity Network of Tweeters
•    International Immigration Professionals
•    Higher Ed Financial Aid & Enrollment
•    Expat Focus
•    Forum for Expatriate Management
•    Internships and Interns
•    Think Tank des Français de l'Etranger - www.francais-etranger.org
•    J-1 Visa International Agents
•    Ben Franklin Post
•    Internship
•    Cultural Exchange Group
•    International Student Recruitment for U.S. Higher Education Institutions
•    Education Agents interested in working with U.S. Educational Institutions
•    American Chamber of Commerce in France - Training and Education Interest Group
•    San Diego French American Chamber of Commerce
•    International Student Recruitment for U.S. Boarding Schools
•    Mixxed Professional Network

Jean-Marc Dedeyne’s Honors:

- HP Club Winners Summit 2005 « Outstanding Achiever »
- Solo Road Trip in California & Nevada. 2500 miles in 20 days (December 2005).
- One front page article about my American Dream in the national newspaper of Martinique. (May 2007)
- Solo Road Trip in California (by the coast). 1800 miles in 10 days. (August 2007)
- A student testimonial posted on the UCLA website. (September 2007)

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