Independant Business Consultant

• CRM Eudonet,
• Excel,
• Outlook,
• Power Point,
• Word

• Preparation of business plan
• Business Intelligence
• International negotiations experience
• Strong project management skills
• Strategic management
• Marketing Management

• English

1998 – 1999    European MBA (International Marketing) – ESG, Paris and London

• Thesis: “Direct British Investments in France – Analysis of the attractiveness of France”

1992 – 1993    Masters Degree in Political Science, Montesquieu University – Bordeaux

• Thesis: “Strategy of ecological parties in the Bordeaux legislative elections campaign”

1990 – 1991    Masters Degree in Economic and Social Administration, Montesquieu University – Bordeaux, France and the University College of Dublin, Ireland

• Thesis: “The key role of Michael Collins in the IRA during the Irish war of independence”

Business Consultant

2012        Bangkok Entrepreneurs
Bangkok Entrepreneurs is a network of Entrepreneurs based in Bangkok. Actually BKKE organize event about entrepreneurship and innovation.

My duties include:

• Elaboration of a strategic plan for the management team including higher added value proposition
• Dedicated services to SMEs and startup companies,
• Sponsorship and membership program
• More efficient database management
• Elaboration of communication tools and prospection scheme in order to integrate large companies, business service providers (lawyers, CPA, recruitment firms…)

2012         BEDO (Biodiversity Economic Development Organization)
BEDO  is a Thai government agency responsible for economic development based on biodiversity.

• Presentation of the French Food and Cosmetic industries in France, focusing on certification, traceability and organic production in France; and the cosmetic competitive cluster “Cosmetic Valley”.
• Recommendation jointly presented with the Bangkok University, including a better cooperation with French authorities regarding food and cosmetic industries.

2010 – 2012    Greenup Voyage
Green’Up is an innovative and sustainable travel operator offering private touristic programs in South East Asia, Indonesia, and India. Green’Up donates 10% of total sales for the financing of projects run by NGOs.

• Development of programs in relation with local agencies in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Indonesia.
• Packaged tours by country or category (discovery, sport & adventure, local communities…)
• Taylor made programs
• Handicap
• Specific programs dedicated ton experts: gardening, architecture, textile, cuisine, dance…
• For each country, negotiations with NGOs and closing agreements (MOU)
• Marketing plan: marketing studies for the different market segments, marketing strategy (online and off line), including the strategy for the different distribution and promotion channels…
• Communication tools: web site, newsletter, presentations, brochures, social networks…
• SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
• Sales and after care in constant relation with the clients and the local agencies.

Paris Développement – Paris

• Paris Développement is the economic development agency of the city of Paris. Its main tasks revolve around the implementing and facilitating the “Paris Innovation” policy, developing innovative clusters across the city, handling the city’s business incubators and nurseries, and scoping potential investments abroad..

2005 – 2009    Senior Project Manager – International Cooperation
Managing the development and coordination of international networks including the monitoring and coordination of international projects, as outlined in the Cooperation Agreement signed with the City of Paris:

• Responsible for monitoring the field of innovation and economic development as per the Cooperation Agreement signed with the City of Paris (law firms, the Department of International Relations, the Department of Economic Development…)
• Developing and coordinating international networks (academic and research institutes, companies…)
• Audit of the innovation systems and of the economic development policies in partner cities
• Leading the organization of missions abroad and receiving foreign delegations
• Monitoring and coordinating projects, as outlined in the terms of agreement (integration, conducting negotiations, inviting the involvement of the various French and international partners, drafting business plans…)
• The principal agreements are with: Shanghai, San Francisco, Montréal, and Chicago

2003 – 2005    Senior Project Manager – In-charge of the ICT sector (software and computer services)
In-charge of the promotion and animation of the computer industry in Paris, and of the promotion of Paris among foreign companies in the field:

• Development of the network of major accounts (Oracle, IBM, Sun, Atos Origin, Cap Gemini, CSC, GFI, Sage…)
• Monitoring the animation of the industry around projects run by the city of Paris, reinforcing the links between major accounts and innovative enterprises incubated by Paris Développement, and the integration of foreign companies in the Parisian eco-system (end customers, business in the field, competitive clusters…)
• Accompanying local and foreign companies in their implantation projects and their development in Paris (Apple, Telehouse, Sun…)
• Organization of promotional initiatives in order to increase attractiveness of Paris among foreign investors
• Monitoring of projects in Paris (USA, Canada, UK), representing 60 projects out of which 25 have been successfully set-up
• Launch of the first ever data-base of major research laboratories in Paris in the digital sector, representing 130 recognized labs, with a classification into 12 different themes, validated by experts in the field

1999 – 2003    Project Manager – Implantation of Enterprises – Internet and Call Centers
Responsible for monitoring the roll-out of projects and the development of both foreign and Parisian companies within the internet sector. Supervising the effectiveness of customer support:

• Developing a network of enterprises and identification of projects
• Developing offers to local companies in the fields of real estate, innovation and training
• Monitoring the implantation of projects and the development of foreign companies (in the aspects of judiciary, human resources, real estate, link-ups with the local ecosystem)
• Setting-up of a data-base of call-centers based in Paris
• Formulating arguments for the promotion of Paris among foreign companies in the sectors of internet and call-centers
• 110 implantation and development projects monitored, out of which 45 were successfully set-up

Keyplan College – London

• Degree programs: BBA, MBA, BSc, HND
• Subjects Areas: Accounting, Administration (Hospitality, Tourism, Sports), Business Administration, Commerce, Management, Computer Science, English as a Second Language, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations.

1998– 1999     Marketing Executive
An internship as part of my European MBA:

• Developing a marketing strategy for the English department for the European market (France and Eastern Europe)
• Creating an advertising campaign for the English and Computer Sciences departments

CDP Ltd – London   

• Corporate Development Partners (CDP) Ltd is a certified advisory cabinet of the Midi Pyrénées Expansion Agency for the detection and accompaniment of direct British investment projects in the Toulouse region.

1996 – 1998    Consultant

• Responsible for detecting and monitoring companies from the Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées region wishing to set-up operations in the UK:
• Competitive intelligence and analysis of the economy
• Direct contact with directors of these companies (phoning, prospecting in fairs), with approximately 20 contacts per month;
• Organization of projects for the representation of the Midi Pyrénées Expansion Agency in  the UK (once a month)
• 20 projects detected in the context of a low potential economy.

Invest in France Agency UK     – London

• The purpose of the Invest in France Agency (AFII) and its offices abroad is to accompany and convince foreign companies to invest in France. Its London office deals with companies based in the UK and in Ireland.

1993 – 1996    Junior Business Analyst

• Market studies on the following three industry sectors (chemistry, pharmacy, information and communication technologies)
• Assisting senior analysts in their prospection initiatives (how??)
• Managing and developing the data base of direct British and Irish investments