Nov 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · Toulouse, Occitanie, France · Hybrid

• Enhancing events workforce productivity using Voice AI (project has stopped)

Nov 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Toulouse, Occitanie, France · On-site

• 🔹Managed all aspects of event bookings from contract handover to completion, including food & beverage.
• 🔹Converted incoming inquiries and identified upselling opportunities to maximize revenue.
• 🔹Collaborated with clients to plan all event and experience details.
• 🔹Prepared detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and floor plans for functions.
• Clients : Airbus, Capgemini, Académie Occitanie...

Jul 2021 – Jun 2022 · 11 mos · La Rochelle Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · Hybrid

• 🔹Led the development of an innovative platform for online cohort-based courses.
• 🔹Conducted market analysis to identify growth opportunities and challenges.
• 🔹Formulated and executed strategic business plans.
• 🔹Worked closely with the CTO to build the platform from the ground up.
• 🔹Engaged with investment professionals to secure funding and partnerships.
• Though the project ended prematurely, it offered invaluable lessons and connections.

Aug 2020 – Jul 2021 · 11 mos · Aytré, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

• 🔹Planned and managed events across multiple venues.
• 🔹Collaborated with the sales team to organize diverse events, including weddings, trade shows, and team-building activities.
• 🔹Coordinated with the back-of-house team to manage equipment and stock, ensuring smooth event execution.
• 🔹Managed on-site event staff and ensured positive guest experiences.

May 2017 – Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos · London, UK, Royaume-Uni

• 🔹Managed daily operations of the restaurant and café, handling group bookings and event sales.
• 🔹Addressed guest complaints and special requests, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
• 🔹Recruited and trained a team of 20 staff.
• 🔹Collaborated with the Head Chef to manage inventory for 200 to 600 daily guests.
• 🔹Assisted the General Manager with financial duties, workforce cost control, and equipment monitoring.
• 🔹Additionally managed private events for various catering companies.
• Clients : BCG, Rothschild, Manolo Blahnik, Sky Arts, Paul Smith…

Jul 2016 – May 2017 · 10 mos · London

• 🔹Managed events at iconic London venues including the National Gallery, Royal Academy of Art, Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea Flower Show, and Royal Ascot.
• 🔹Acted as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring all expectations were met.
• 🔹Trained and supervised casual and agency staff, overseeing event setups.
• 🔹Controlled stock and managed supplier deliveries.
• Clients : Crédit Suisse, Leffe...

Oct 2015 – Jun 2016 · 8 mos · London

• 🔹Planned and executed events for up to 550 guests for dinners and 2000 for receptions.
• 🔹Supervised and trained up to 80 casual/agency staff.
• 🔹Posted all events in Micros for accurate invoicing.
• Clients : Goldman Sachs, BAFTA, Clarins ...

Oct 2013 – Jul 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos · London, Dean street

• 🔹Managed events, ensuring all client requests were fulfilled to the highest standards.
• 🔹Organized the events team, trained staff, and managed stock control.
• 🔹Ensured Members received quality service in line with Club standards.
• Clients: Facebook, Unilever, Tesco, Warner, Spotify, Damien Hirst...

Mar 2012 – Jul 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos · Sisteron, Provence

• 🔹Co-founded Luminidea, specializing in importing and selling innovative optoelectronics (lighting) solutions (OLED & E.L lightning).
• This was my first startup attempt, who despite being a misstep led me to take a flight to the UK to recover after failing and made me start a pretty cool career in event. (so yep through failure there is success).
• 🔹Sourced innovative lighting products.
• 🔹Built the business from the ground up, covering strategy, marketing, and client relations.
• 🔹Engaged in business development and fundraising efforts.