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NEXT LIMITEDExecutive Director
Mar. 2019Port Vila, Shefa Province, Vanuatu✅Marketing & Media - Strategic Partnerships with international companies, public sector and industries (Tourism, Food & Beverage, Telecom, Construction and Energy). - Community Strategy & Engagement: Designing and executing engagement strategies. Combining digital tools and authentic connections. - Content Creator & Storyteller: Producing photo and video content that captures the core values of my clients. Hands-on approach including showing remote locations to tell bold, meaningful stories. - Columnist: Espresso Magazine and Nawimba Magazine. Editorial direction and articles, traveling across Vanuatu to create narratives that showcase the country’s unique lifestyle and culture. - Advertising Sales: Optimizeing advertising space sales for increased visibility and revenue, through strategic placement including OOH. - TV Show Production Manager of The Canoe Race, the Ultimate entrepreneur challenge. 6 episodes of 52 minutes broadcast on national television. - Designed and led YumiStanap, a TEDx-inspired national conference on Vanuatu’s economic resilience and rebound. Curated 15+ high-level speakers around key pillars: climate change, financial regulation, economy, education, and tourism. - Pro Bono Marketing & Content Creation: Supporting Handicraft and Health organizations with marketing and content creation, ensuring remote and underrepresented communities are part of the narrative. ✅Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - CSR Campaign Leadership: Leading CSR campaigns for local and international brands in Food & Beverage, Telecom, and Energy sectors. Collaboration with public sector entities to integrate sustainability and social responsibility into story-driven content, often traveling to remote areas to highlight local challenges. ✅Crisis Communication Providing swift and agile decision-making support for executives enabling them to lead effective crisis communications.
National University of VanuatuSide Activity - Lecturer of the National University of Vanuatu
Mar. 2019Vanuatu🔸Communication - Communication in Tourism & Hospitality - Effective communication & Team Work - Negotiation 🔸Project Management - Critical Thinking - Strategic Foresight - Funding and Finance
SPINROOMDirector
Mar. 2017 - Nov. 2023Fréjus, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France✅Designed and launched a training catalog of 20+ original courses covering positive communication, public speaking, foresight, territorial marketing, media relations, and crisis communication both in French and English. ✅Built and managed a network of 10+ independent trainers, delivering customized training solutions for companies, local governments, and institutions. ✅Organized and led group workshops, individual coaching, and weekly “SmartBreaks” in Sophia Antipolis, reaching over 100 professionals over 6 years ✅Developed Spinroom into a recognized regional training provider in strategic communication and soft skills development
Ville de Valbonne Sophia AntipolisDirecteur de la Communication et de la Prospective
Dec. 2014 - Apr. 2017Valbonne, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France✅Led the municipality’s communication strategy for a community of 25,000+ residents, enhancing visibility and stakeholder engagement ✅Supervised the monthly production and distribution of the VSA Magazine (5,000+ copies), ensuring high editorial quality and local impact ✅Managed press relations and media outreach, securing regular coverage in regional outlets and strengthening public perception of the city’s initiatives ✅Organized key public events, contributing to the city’s reputation as a leading tech and innovation hub within Sophia Antipolis, Europe’s largest science park. ✅Drafted strategic speeches and key messaging for elected officials, enhancing political communication and public trust ✅Led economic development projects in collaboration with local business leaders, reinforcing the city’s role within the Sophia Antipolis innovation ecosystem.
Conseil départemental des Bouches-du-RhôneDirecteur Adjoint de la Communication
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2014Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France✅Designed and executed the internal and external communication strategy for one of France’s largest departmental councils (over 2 million residents), reinforcing its institutional image and stakeholder engagement ✅Led the reorganization and management of a 80-person communication department, optimizing workflows, budgets, and campaign impact ✅Directed high-profile public events and media campaigns, including the council’s contribution to Marseille-Provence 2013, European Capital of Culture, a landmark initiative attracting over 10 million visitors
Conseil Départemental des Bouches-du-RhôneChef du Service Promotion Economique
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2012Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France✅Drove strategic partnerships with regional economic agencies, fostering public-private collaborations for employment and investment promotion ✅Designed and launched sector-specific support programs to stimulate key industries and SME growth Managed the statistics and mapping team, providing data-driven insights for territorial development and policy-making ✅Organized high-impact economic over 100 forums and business networking events
Conseil Départemental des Bouches-du-RhôneInternational Relations Officer
Oct. 1998 - Dec. 2001Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France✅Managed official diplomatic receptions and high-level protocol events at the Departmental Headquarters ✅Coordinated bilateral meetings with diplomats and foreign delegations, international non profit executive ensuring smooth protocol and effective stakeholder relations ✅Oversaw the planning of the Annual Consuls' Reception, a key diplomatic event for the region’s international community ✅Drafted strategic briefing notes, talking points, and speeches for elected officials, supporting international outreach and public diplomacy ✅ Contributed to strengthening the department’s diplomatic ties and positioning Marseille as a key regional player in international relations.
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