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SAWIEducator & Coach
Jan. 2025Vaud, SwitzerlandCollaborating with SAWI School of Education and Caribana Festival to provide students with real-world experience in marketing, communication, and event management. This hands-on program connects education with industry through live projects in sponsorship, social media, and logistics—offering students practical skills and valuable professional exposure.
Caribana FestivalSponsoring & VIP Hospitality Manager
Jun. 2022Vaud, SwitzerlandLeading the Sponsorship and VIP hospitality division of Caribana Festival, one of the leading music events in French-speaking Switzerland, welcoming over 30,000 attendees. ✔️ Revamped the VIP offer and hospitality structure, including commercial brochure and overall brand positioning for partners and VIP entrance
✔️ Introduced a new long-term sponsorship approach with the SME Partners’ Circle ✔️ Managing sponsor relations: negotiation, activation planning, reporting, and on-site hosting
✔️ Member Board of Directors, overseeing all VIP experiences and leading the volunteer teams dedicated to hospitality and partner services A strategic role at the intersection of business development, partner experience, and long-term vision for the festival.
Good For My Planet NGOFounder, President, Strategic Lead
Oct. 2020Vaud, SwitzerlandGoodForMyPlanet (GFMP) is dedicated to creating sustainable impact through education and entrepreneurship in developing regions. Originally focused on water sustainability—through initiatives like Refill Swiss and eco-friendly event stations—we are now expanding to support aspiring changemakers through coaching, mentorship, and collaboration with YES Academy. Our mission: to equip youth and entrepreneurs with the tools to launch purpose-driven ventures that foster environmental and social progress.
IFPD-International Foundation for Population & DevelopmentProgram Manager for Alter-Start Project
Feb. 2019 - May. 2021Lausanne Area, SwitzerlandCoaching the volontary Coaches. The Alter-Start project addresses a growing social issue, which is the low economic activity among migrants in the Canton de Vaud. The project offers an innovative solution to assist migrants in the creation of their microbusinesses and Start-ups. If you are a coach and wish to participate (voluntary), Please do get in contact.
Performant Group SAInterim Facilitator & Business Development Director
Aug. 2017 - Nov. 2018Facilitating workshops and events. Accelerating Your Team, Performant Group brings a Guaranteed 300% ROI in 90 Days, Team Building workshops, that inspire and accelerate all the workforce!
GRAINES D ENTREPRENEURS - Programme d'entrepreneuriat et d'innovation pour 10-18ansHead Coach English speaking
Apr. 2016 - Aug. 2024Geneva Area, SwitzerlandCoaching adolescents the skills to be Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs to create sustainable value in businesses that elevate their teams. Principal English Coach for students Swiss Romandie (full School year & Summer Camps)
Junior Start Up days, University camps, courses.
CHUV Hoptial de l'Enfance Projects (coached winning team in 2018)
Cité des Métiers Coached winning Team for Medias sponsored by OneFM
PEJ Ville de Lausanne - School of Rolle chosen to work with UNIL students.
Fragrance Du BoisInterim Director For Europe
May. 2014 - Aug. 2016Geneva Area, SwitzerlandManaged European roll-out, Logistics and supply chain set up, Boutique location and negotiated contract with Jovoy Perfume stores. Managed Boutique decoration and staff training.
Build Your BusinessChief Energy Orchestrator
Jan. 2012Lausanne & Geneva Area, Switzerland, Europe.Founder and director of my Swiss limited company (Sàrl), created as the legal and strategic structure through which I deliver consulting, project leadership, and international collaborations. The name BYBSA reflects what I help clients do:
Build Your Business, Build Your Brand, Build Your Brilliance.
Whether through strategic consulting, partnerships, or leadership training, the mission remains the same—helping others grow with clarity, strength, and impact. Through BYBSA, I lead and manage mandates including:
✔️ Sponsorship and partnership development for festivals and institutions
✔️ Project management and board-level consulting for associations and NGOs
✔️ Branding, messaging, and hospitality experience design
✔️ Youth leadership programs and speaker training through YES Academy While I lead the vision and direction, I regularly collaborate with a trusted network of experts—including team development partners (e.g., Performant Group), event professionals, educators, and brand consultants—depending on the scope and goals of each project. The title Chief Energy Orchestrator reflects my way of leading: aligning people, ideas, and execution with clarity, creativity, and momentum… always with a smile.
HRC Synoptic SAExecutive Director
Jul. 2009 - Jan. 2012Geneva
Chalet Les CimesOwner and Manager
Feb. 2002 - Feb. 2016ChamonixChalet Management, Business development, relationship manager for Luxury Hospitality Operations for UHNW
Ingenico GroupCo-Founder & Executive Director, EAC Group (sold company to Ingenico)
Mar. 2000 - Apr. 2003Paris Area, FranceSpecialising in Monetary Payment methods for Banks, Bug 2000, and Passage to the Euro
L'OréalInternational Operations Marketing
Aug. 1997 - Feb. 2000Paris Area, France
Clarins GroupInternational Training Manager & International PR
Oct. 1993 - Jul. 1997Parfums Azzaro & Mugler - Paris and World travel
AZZARO - Maison Couture Loris AzzaroInternational Sales Consultant Parfums
Oct. 1991 - Sep. 1994Paris and Travel Retail World
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