EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MAISON DE LA REGION LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Greater New York City Area
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MAISON DE LA REGION LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Greater New York City Area
(Government Administration industry)
May 2009 — Present (3 months)
Sud de France Export was created by the Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Council (Conseil Regional) to help local companies develop their businesses overseas.
As an agency working for the Languedoc-Roussillon Region, Sud de France Export defines collective strategies for international development and sets up structuring actions on both national and international scales to help regional companies to win new markets.
It is a large-scale enterprise, based in the city of Montpellier, representing the interests of companies in the following sectors:
- wine
- agriculture
- industry, including:
o biotechnology and health industry and services
o “high tech” industry and services (IT, communication technology, electronics)
o renewable energy and green construction
For each field of activity, the Sud de France Export team responds to the needs of regional companies at each stage of their growth, using a palette of specifically designed tools, and sets up a program of appropriate actions adapted to the specific industry.
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Entertainment industry)
November 2007 — Present (1 year 9 months)
Eco-conscious cultural events
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
December 2007 — April 2009 (1 year 5 months)
(Entertainment industry)
2007 — April 2009 (2 years)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Events Services industry)
September 2007 — October 2007 (2 months)
• Developed coordination timelines from event inception to day-of, following up with process and driving client and event to meet deadlines
• Interfaced with client prior to the event and on-site (Cincinnati, OH; Key Largo, FL)
• Produced work documents (seating charts; menu tasting reports; Q cards; crew docs etc.)
• Participated in logistics and implementation of the event on-site
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
June 2006 — February 2007 (9 months)
Clients: Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte and “Beaujolais and Olive Oil”, a campaign of promotion financed by the European Commission, French and Italian governments.
• Implemented brand image strategy, identified and planned brand visibility opportunities
• Managed product solicitation and covered events in the food and wine and entertainment industries throughout the U.S. (e.g. Starchefs Rising Stars, New York, NY; Bon Appétit tasting L.A., CA and Vail, CO; Time Out and New York magazine tastings, New York, NY; Art Basel Miami, FL; MoMA, NY; New York Fashion Week)
• Planned events (e.g. product launching, wine showcase at dinners in upscale restaurants)
• Reported with text and photos to clients
• Followed budget on event production (up to $25,000 for an event) and sample stock ($60,000/year for donations)
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Printing industry)
January 2006 — April 2006 (4 months)
• Participated in the organization of the magazine’s events (e.g. Eat Out Awards) and weekly promotions
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Political Organization industry)
September 2005 — December 2005 (4 months)
• Wrote articles about the United Nations Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF) actions
• Helped organize the prestigious Year of Microfinance’s gala, which hosted celebrities, politicians, economists and micro entrepreneurs
• Translated written texts from English to French
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2001 — June 2005 (3 years 10 months)
Organized and implemented more than 40 cultural events in countries including Algeria, Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Tunisia
• Managed local event teams (up to 30 staff members and 250 participants)
• Ensured on-time delivery of quality events welcoming up to 3000 spectators/visitors
• Created and tracked project budgets (up to €90,000 budget)
• Promoted events, including press relations
• Produced and placed promotional material (catalogs, programs, flyers, posters, etc.)
• Interfaced with institutional and private partners
• Wrote activity reports for partners such as the European Commission (E.C.); E.C. delegations in Algeria, Jordan, Syria and Tunisia; and the Ministries of Culture of Algeria, Egypt, Italy, Syria, among other national and diplomatic institutions
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
May 2000 — September 2000 (5 months)
Events: Techno Parade 2000, The Incredible Picnic, and “Les Fêtes de la Mirabelle”
• Assisted the director of the agency in the management of the parades’ preparation
• Coordinated street theatre troupes
• Created technical and administrative files for each of the 30 groups (Techno Parade)
• Located sites for the parade set up and chose suppliers and service providers
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
February 2000 — May 2000 (4 months)
• Prepared and sent press releases on upcoming concerts
• Followed up with journalists for press coverage
• Received journalists at the events
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Media Production industry)
October 1999 — January 2000 (4 months)
• Wrote texts about programs, teletext service and TV5 history for the channel’s intranet
Master's of Arts , Media Management , 2005 — 2007
MASTER'S , COMMUNICATION SCIENCES , 2005 — 2006
DEUG , LAW , 1995 — 1999