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Bellmund, BE, CH

Neuchâtel, CH

Saignelegier, JU, CH

- Achieved industrial organizational turnaround that reduced costs, increased company efficiency and improved product availability for B2B and B2C customers - Led change management - Managed team of 40 employees, overseeing new hiring, training and professional growth of employees

Saignelegier, JU, CH

- Reduced cost of goods by 30% by implementing saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems - Defined and implemented new product roadmap embraced first by B2B network and then by end consumers to achieve successful brand re-positioning - Launched AIKON collection which delivered best results in terms of visibility, turnover and profitability.

Neuchâtel, CH

- Developed and implemented product strategy when company was at a crossroad - Reduced product cost prices by 20% - Identified productivity bottlenecks in product development and delivered solutions while reducing resources - Introduced operational processes from product development to customer deliveries, including customer service policy and quality.

- Led continuous cost-cutting initiatives which contribute to increase operating margin by 5% per year - Conceptualized and developed the TURBINE watch concept, which still nowadays defined brand identity, image and 70% turnover - Implemented yearly "Company Plan" for product development, purchases, industrial operations and stock that resulted in.

- Established industrial supply chain structure from scratch - Achieved industrial synergies with group structures in Spain and Far East - Achieved 40% inventory reduction by developing and implementing action plans - Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts - Oversaw creation of watch assembly department (T1, T2, T3) - Continuous supply.

Barcelona, ES

- Placed purchase orders with suppliers for watch components and marketing material as required by forecast and production schedule - Monitored open purchase orders for on-time delivery and mitigated potential problems with logistics companies as production was transferred to HQ Spain on weekly base - Negotiated with suppliers to procure best prices.

Associate Professor

Postgrade, "Créations De Luxe Et Métiers D'Art"

Postgrade, Marketing, Public Relations And Sponsoring

First Certificate In English

Graduated In Arts, Contemporary History - Journalism - Spanish Literature

General Certificate Of Education In Economy (Type E), Économie