+ Contact details: +33 (0) 6 51 68 92 64 - cedric.laforge@gmail.com - Swiss Working Permit G holder+ A highly motivated luxury professional, expert in marketing, communication and sales of Luxury Watchmaking and Jewellery+ Accredited Jewellery Professional of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)+ Acknowledged watch expert by the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie - HH Certification + Strong interests in luxury product development, sales and business development in Europe, in the U.S and above all in Asia-Pacific region.+ In-depth understanding of luxury and fashion market in Europe, America and above all Asia; Japan & China, with strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills; + Very strong product sensibility to luxury goods; + A team player or group leader in a multi-cultural environment, with highly entrepreneurial initiatives; + Excellent understanding of Chinese, Japanese and Asian business culture and networking skills;Worked at:Vacheron ConstantinInternational Marketing Operations ManagerChopard & Cie SAInternational Product Manager - Men's & Haute Horlogerie watchesInternational PR managerBackes and Strauss London - the world's oldest diamond companyInternational watchmaking marketing and communication manager.Cartier (Paris, France) - French Luxury GroupWatchmaking marketing manager assistantHermès International (Paris, France) – French Luxury Group Sales & Marketing Assistant - Hermès.comLead Guide Ltd (Sophia Antipolis, French Riviera, France)President in charge of Creation and TreasurerCompany editing a luxury guidebookLes Apprentis Gourmets Ltd (Cannes, France)Luxury Event ManagerSpecialties: Luxury Marketing & Brand Strategy Luxury Product DevelopmentLuxury Digital Marketing Business DevelopmentLuxury Sales ManagementLuxury Websales ManagementLuxury Customer Service ManagementCRM Management in the luxury businessProject ManagementDiploma: + Master of Sciences degree holder in Luxury and Fashion Management from SKEMA Business School and Bocconi University+ Diploma in Luxury & Sustainability from the London College of Fashion+ Diploma in Chinese Tourism Management from the Nankai Univesity of Hong Kong+ Diploma in International Leadership from Coventry University+ Diploma in Culture Branding and Marketing from the University of Leeds
Listed skills include Marketing Management, E Commerce, Visual Merchandising, International Business, and 46 others.