Philippe Gadeyne

Current

New Media Strategist at Inlandnet
Business Development, Sales and Marketing Consultant, Social Media Startegist an Evangelist at Freelance

Past

Vice President Marketing, Social Media Marketing Evangelist at Experience Unlimited
International Sales/Purchasing at ASC American Sun Components
Business Solutions Provider at Fidelity National Title/Suttonland Title

Sales Manager Aquasphere Division at Aqua Lung
Sales and Management at Frontier Marketing

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Education

Université de Valenciennes et du Hainaut-Cambrésis

Recommended

16 people have recommended Philippe

Connections

316 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

Social Media Trailblazers

Philippe Gadeyne’s Summary

Social media evangelist/strategist and LinkedIn expert with a broad background in business development and management in domestic and international markets

I leverage Social Networks/New Medias and incorporate them into the marketing mix to create and enhance branding while developing one on one relationships, creating raving fans leading to long term business partnerships, increased business, market share, customer retention and profitability.

My innate ability to quickly learn complex products and services, to immerse in and understand a wide variety of markets and industries, my wide array of interests allow me to develop and implement successful traditional and non traditional marketing and sales solutions reaching and exceeding established goals while developing and reinforcing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Summary of Qualifications:

· Top sales performer with commitment to on-going education/training in formal sales techniques and processes
. Social Network Marketing Evangelist
· Consultative sales to businesses, which includes cold calling, active business development and account management as well as Business to Consumer marketing (Advertising, grass root marketing, consumer demos, shows and expos)
· Proficient at finding, identifying relevant information and analyzing needs to secure win-win solutions,
· Customer Service: “in the trenches” experience resulting in superior customer service skills and competencies
· Self Starter/Team builder: Highly motivated with reputation as self-starter, able to work independently and foster team building-based group performance
· Quick Study: excellent student, with discipline and perseverance needed to stay ahead of industry and market cycles
· Analytic Skills: problem solver with track record of translating solutions into implementable profitable initiatives
· Proven strong Work Ethics
· Multi-lingual: Fluent in English and French

Philippe Gadeyne’s Specialties:

LinkedIn expert, Social Media Marketing, branding, domestic and international sales, management, marketing, business analysis, business relationship building, cold calling, account management, compliance, basic web development, insurance, negotiation, purchasing, IT solutions implementation and development, Customer service, problem solving, business generation, operations, consulting, Electronics, Avionics, Defense, Aerospace, Sports, Financial Services, Skin Care, Travel

Philippe Gadeyne’s Experience

New Media Strategist

Inlandnet

(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

July 2009 — Present (5 months)

Evaluate, develop and implement technology, communication and social media initiatives to establish and enhance InlandNet brand, improve communication and reduce volunteers workload.
Actively participated in InlandNet Yahoo and LinkedIN discussion groups to increase traffic and bring in new members
Presently leading a project to bring InlandNet’s IPs under one website.
Continually promoted the use of social media, increasing membership use of social media
Business Development, Sales and Marketing Consultant, Social Media Startegist an Evangelist

Freelance

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

January 2001 — Present (8 years 11 months)

Relentless Social Media strategist/evangelist and practitioner, working social media on a daily basis to drive traffic, network and guide individuals and organization in their adoption of Web 2.0 and social media
Brought Multi-dimensional focus to client needs within Art, Pharmaceuticals, Skin Care, Financial Services and Travel industries.
Sample of companies: Randall Scott Fine Art, Vista Travel, Art Decor Place, Designs by Mickie, Kynesis (Sun and skin care products), KRM Associates (RA/QA Consultants, Biotech),
Analyzed Business and Operational Processes to develop and implement custom solutions resulting in increased sales and profitability.
Designed and implemented corporate websites, advised on and implemented social media marketing solutions, delivered IT training
Vice President Marketing, Social Media Marketing Evangelist

Experience Unlimited

(Non-Profit; Human Resources industry)

May 2008 — September 2009 (1 year 5 months)

Promoted to VP Marketing and asked to lead the organization.
Designed marketing and sales strategies to promote Experience Unlimited as a resource for mid to high level, experienced employees and managers.
Coach video resume candidates for "Workforce TV" a pilot program with the city of Corona
Implemented new web 2.0 social networking and communication platform increasing the level of communication and delivering new tools while reducing the workload put on volunteers
Lead workshops on the use of Social Medias and their application to the job search
Implemented online presence with Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and contributed to the platforms
Used the different platforms to engage constituencies, create awareness, increase membership and direct traffic

Implemented online presence with Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin
International Sales/Purchasing

ASC American Sun Components

(Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)

January 2005 — January 2007 (2 years 1 month)

Sales/brokerage of electronic components, including Mil Specs components (Active/Passive/Electromechanical and Interconnect), Computer Components, Avionics, Aircraft Parts to aerospace, military, aeronautical manufacturers and subcontractors, MROs (Aircraft Maintenance and Repair companies), EMS (electronic manufacturing), CMS (contract manufacturing) accounts.
Heavy use of web 2.0 technology to track, source, identify, research and negotiate as well as generate leads
Business Solutions Provider

Fidelity National Title/Suttonland Title

(Insurance industry)

March 2003 — June 2004 (1 year 4 months)

Sales and marketing of Title Insurance services to the Real Estate, Mortgage Broker and Banking as well as Builder communities. Negotiation of Joint Ventures.
Sales Manager Aquasphere Division

Aqua Lung

(Privately Held; Sporting Goods industry)

January 2000 — January 2001 (1 year 1 month)

Sales to business and consumer segments of revolutionary swimming products for a new division of US Divers interfacing with 27 independent reps helping them increase sales, generating leads and close new business.
Marketing to businesses and promoting our revolutionary Seal Mask through sports sponsorship (Ironman Triathlons. Eco Challenge, US Lifeguard Championship..), grass-root marketing, trade shows, public relations and social media before the expression even existed
Sales and Management

Frontier Marketing

(Fine Art industry)

November 1991 — December 1999 (8 years 2 months)

Sale of high-end picture frame products to businesses (design studios, interior designers, art galleries, furniture market, retail and wholesale picture framing and photography markets) with full P&L responsibility. developed a 7 states virgin market in the Rocky Mountains to close to $1 Million a year.
Created a market for high end products, built strong relationships and raving fans, developed in depth knowledge of the industry worldwide, was elected Vice President of the Rocky Mountain Professional Picture Framers Association (Social Networking without the technology)

Philippe Gadeyne’s Education

Université de Valenciennes et du Hainaut-Cambrésis

BS , Business Management/Marketing

Minor in International Business

Activities and Societies:

Sailing, Fencing

Additional Information

Philippe Gadeyne’s Websites:

Social Media Trailblazers

Philippe Gadeyne’s Interests:

· Photography, Travel, Technology, Social Media Marketing · Scuba diving (PADI Dive Master rating, leadership, supervision and safety of students, one on one coaching) · Sailing (coached sailing during the summer for 14 years and during my college years), Active member San Diego Sailing, crew and skipper keel boats up to 45ft with up to 12 crew members) . Interests in Technology, Medical, Construction, Aerospace, Home Automation

Philippe Gadeyne’s Groups:

· Past President Milford Downtown Merchants Association (Developed and implemented advertising, branding and PR campaign increasing awareness of the Downtown Business District, foot traffic and sales for local businesses)
· Past Vice President Rocky Mountain Professional Picture Framers Association (Designed and implemented campaign increasing awareness of the members, educating consumers and increasing membership)
· Professional Association of Diving Instructor: Divemaster
· Past member Greater Fort Lauderdale Association of Realtors and Florida Association of Realtors
. Vice President Marketing at Experience Unlimited
. Inlandnet Executive Committee in charge of Social Media and Social Networking
. Experience Unlimited Corona: VP Marketing