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Ottawa, Canada Area

France

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Chelsea, Quebec, Canada

Led growth and scaled the team to x15 MRR

Toronto, Canada Area

Managed design, development and implementation of advanced analytics solutions for Fortune 500 companies in Retails, Telco and Finance industries.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Developt a cutting edge analytic product, leveraging big data and unstructured text analytic, to redesign gobal product development and marketing strategy at Lenovo. Worked closely with C level executives to define business requirements and managed a cross-functional team of 10 people. Finished Product was presented to Lenovo's CEO and Board of Directors in 2014 and is now deployed worldwide.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Worked with the Center for Innovation Management Studies (CIMS) at North Carolina State University on developing applications of unstructured text analytic to assist companies in making improved and informed business decisions.

Aix-En-Provence Area, France

Gemalto is the world leader of digital security with over 10,000 employees in more than 43 countries and 2.2 billion euros in revenues. Working with the innovation department, the task of my team was to find high-potential market application for the use of NFC technology in the university market. Aix-Marseille university - the largest university in France, with more than 40, 000 students - was utilized as a pilot. Tasks: - Developing a clear understanding of the technology - Mapping of the university's information system to see where the technology could bring improvement - Designing the student registration process through different departments Outcomes: - Focusing on NFC applications that will only bring added-value to the company and universities - Identifying two applications where NFC could bring added value: Attendance & Access Control - Designing the process to implement these changes within current organizations - Creation of a business model to allow the company to penetrate the market Mentor Feedback: For the first time in 3 years that the project was ongoing, my team and I have come up with a break-through solution that could allow the company to succeed in the market.

Rio De Janeiro Area, Brazil

Aham! communication is a marketing agency based in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. With Brazil's growing economy and worldwide upcoming events, Rio de Janeiro is a fast-moving marketplace. Aham! wanted to look for new market opportunities and have a better understanding of its positioning in the market. Tasks: - Completing a total diagnostic strategic of Aham!'s current business model - Analyze Rio de Janeiro's environment for marketing agencies - Deep strategy analyzation of competitors Recommendations: - Making Aham! the number one agency for international companies looking for exposure in the Brazilian market - Tailor services toward international companies' needs in Brazil - Changing digital strategy to expand visibility on new targeted markets - Developing networking and Aham! visibility during international events taking place in Rio de Janeiro

Lyon, France

Responsibilities:- Managing all Marketing operations with a 200,000 euro budget.- Implementing operational strategies to dynamize shops- Increasing the notoriety of each shop in their commercial areas (e.g: creating and managing street marketing operations, setting up a monthly sales flyer)- Implemented sales challenges for employees to dynamize sales forces (150 employees involved)- Developing a new digital strategy- Working with advertising companies- Leading business negatiations- Recruting team membersAchievement:- Achieved an increase in global company sales of +12% from September 2011 to July 2012- Achieved a website frequentation of 100%- All shops became much more visible, frequented, and well-known in their respective commercial areas- Developed strong partnerships with other business-related companies (e.g: cooking institutions, professional cooking chefs, etc)- Created a very strong brand recognition in the Lyon area, by associating and involving the company in all big city events- Designed a new digital strategy. - Worked on the business strategy and the marketing plan for a new-concept food store

Brisbane, Australia

Responsibilities:- Looking after international customers with high expectations- Implement and carry out the "French Way of Being" into the restaurant team- Assist the Food & Beverage Director in the development of an operational strategyAchievements:- Worked in a fully English environment and expressed myself in professional English- Set up French-inspired events to develop the restaurant business (e.g: celebrating the new Beaujolais wine)- Taught a basic French vocabulary to the restaurant team, in order to facilitate interactions with customers

Grenoble

Responsibilities:- Organizing communications strategies specific to the special sales event- Planning a direct communication plan for customers on the data basis- Assisting Store Manager in shop set-up- Co-Managing the new sales force for this event- Providing assistance to customers and providing advice on the technical productsAchievements:- Carried out a very successful event within a few days, with thousands of customers frequenting- Built a strong and efficient communication plan- Motivated the sales force to make them more efficient and professional toward the customers- Reached all sales objectives

Grenoble, France

Responsibilites:- Managing the annual CRIF Magazine (Jewish Representative Council of France) event- Organized and created corporate parties for business professionals in Grenoble- Organized and managed various companies' events (e.g: Christmas for Caterpillar Grenoble)- Helped in the development of an expositionAchievements:- Obtained more than 10,000 euros of sponsorship money for the CRIF annual party- Organized two corporate parties for business professionals- Signed more than 20 companies to the New Trends in Housing exposition- Organized a team of junior workers for the company.- Found a dozen of prospective clients for the company.

Master Of Global Innovation Management, Innovation Management And Big Data

Activities and Societies: Responsible for the MGIM program blog and social media outlets.A double Master of Global Innovation Management.

Master Of Global Innovation Management, Innovation Management

Activities and Societies: Part of the event management team for the student association.A double Master of Global Innovation Management.

Master Of Science (Msc) - Exchange Program, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Worked as a Strategy Consultant for Aham! communication.Attended a university exchange program from February.

Master Of Science (M.Sc), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Member of the Student Association, Organized student activities and eventsThe M.Sc Management program at IAE.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, Gpa: 4.7

Activities and Societies: Worked at Sofitel Brisbane whilst studying at ACU Co-Leading the Exchange Students AssociationSpecialized.

Dut Techniques De Commercialisation (Business Technics), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Co-President of the Student association President of the Association ElementalBusiness 101 Finalist - National.