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Solar Impulse FoundationIndependent Consultant
Jan. 2024Lausanne, Vaud, SwitzerlandThe Solar Impulse Foundation, founded by Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg in 2007, promotes clean, sustainable technologies to reduce the global carbon footprint, with a focus on aviation. It collaborates with innovators, companies, and governments to drive the adoption of green solutions. My role is to find sponsors and promote the Foundation’s mission.
La Cinémathèque françaiseFilm Preservation Funding Facilitator
Mar. 2022Paris, Île-de-France, FranceSecured critical funding for the landmark restoration of Abel Gance's Napoléon, including high six-figure corporate sponsorships, ensuring the project's successful completion.
Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United StatesMarketing Strategist
Jan. 2021Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesI advised Pascal Confavreux, the Director of Communication and Spokesperson for the French Embassy in Washington, DC, on events such as podcasts, the Correspondents' Dinner at the White House, classic film screenings, and masterclasses, aiming to strengthen cultural ties between France and the U.S. My role involved organizing high-level meetings, strategic partnerships, and increasing visibility for Villa Albertine's projects.
Green Cross France et TerritoiresVolunteer
Jan. 2021 - Feb. 2023Paris, Île-de-France, FranceMy role was to promote Green Cross International, founded by Mikhail Gorbachev in 1993, focusing on peace, security, sustainable development, and environmental protection. I also organized press conferences and masterclasses with Jean-Michel Cousteau to raise awareness of global environmental challenges.
Institut LumièreCultural Funding Advisor
Feb. 2020Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceI played a central role in securing six-figure donations for the restoration of the Lumière brothers' films under the guidance of Thierry Frémaux, the delegate director of the Lumière Festival and the Cannes Film Festival. As an expert in communication, media, and marketing, I leveraged my network to establish strategic connections with investors, philanthropists, and potential partners.
The SetEvent strategist
Oct. 2018I was hired by Georgi Akirov, the owner of The Set (Hotel Lutetia in Paris, Conservatorium in Amsterdam, and Hotel Royal in London), to foster relationships between the group and film studios, streaming platforms, and media outlets. I have also connected them with festivals such as Cannes and Lumière in Lyon, and prestigious organizations like the Cinémathèque Française. Additionally, I have organized dinners with prominent personalities, including the most recent one with James Cameron at the Lutetia.
Renault-Nissan-MitsubishiEvent and Communications Coordinator
May. 2018 - Dec. 2022JapanMy role involved fostering relationships between the Alliance and the film industry to promote the brands Nissan, Infiniti, and Renault. I was also responsible for organizing events at the Cannes Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival, and TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). Additionally, I developed a narrative that allowed these brands to be organically integrated into the world of cinema.
TELE ZJournalist/ US Foreign Correspondent
Jun. 2012 - Sep. 2022Paris, Île-de-France, FranceWhat sets Télé Z apart is its accessible format, with easy-to-read schedules and additional content such as celebrity interviews, previews of upcoming shows, and reviews of TV programs. The magazine is typically published weekly and is often aimed at a wide audience, from casual viewers to more dedicated TV enthusiasts. Télé Z remains one of the top contenders in the French TV magazine market.
Marie ClaireUS Foreign Correspondent
May. 2010 - Mar. 2015Paris, Île-de-France, FranceAs a journalist specializing in cinema, I have provided interviews with movie stars for this internationally renowned monthly magazine.
Prisma Media/Télé 2 Semaines - Télé Grandes Chaines - Femme actuelleReporter/US Foreign Correspondent
Jun. 2009 - Sep. 2022Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France, FranceI have written for magazines focusing on major TV channels in France, covering popular TV shows, events, and celebrity interviews. I contributed to Femme Actuelle, one of the most widely read women's magazines in Europe, covering topics like women's lifestyle, health, fashion, beauty, and current events. Additionally, I have provided a significant number of interviews with globally recognized celebrities for these publications.
NeoplanèteDeputy editor-in-chief/Journalist
Apr. 2008 - Jul. 2010Los Angeles, California, United StatesNéoplanète is a tri-media specializing in the environment, founded by Yolaine de la Bigne, an engaged journalist, Woman of the Year for the environment, and recipient of the Terre de Femmes award from the Yves Rocher Foundation. This free online magazine aimed at the general public, focused on the environment. It presents eco-friendly attitudes in a pedagogical, glamorous, and positive way.
PLAYBAC PRESSEReporter/US Foreign Correspondent
Mar. 2008Paris, Île-de-France, FrancePBP is the creator of the only daily newspapers for kids and teenagers on the world. Well-known in France, they have titles adapted to each age groups as well as linguistic supplements.
DH Les Sports +Reporter/US Foreign correspondent
Apr. 2005 - Feb. 2024Brussels, Brussels Region, BelgiumI have written over 2000 articles over 18 years for both print and web media. I contributed to La Dernière Heure (The Last Hour), one of the leading daily newspapers in French-speaking Belgium, covering a wide range of topics such as Belgian and international news, current events, sports, e-sports, media, consumption, lifestyle, celebrities, TV, and podcasts.
Face To Face MediaChief Executive Officer
Oct. 1995West Hollywood, California, United StatesWith a career spanning over 30 years as a former reporter for Le Figaro, one of France's most prestigious newspapers, and as a correspondent in the United States, my career has allowed me to develop a strategic vision and a deep understanding of media issues, while cultivating key relationships with influential institutions, personalities, studios, streaming plateforms and international companies. My role also involved connecting key players from different sectors, developing ambitious projects, and providing creative solutions tailored to the needs of my partners. Highly creative, I also possess a remarkable network of contacts, which enables me to bring together resources and initiate successful collaborations
Figaro TV magazineDeputy editor in Chief/Journalist
Oct. 1993 - Oct. 1995Paris, Île-de-France, FranceMy role was to review and refine the editorial line of Figaro TV Magazine. Figaro TV Magazine, a supplement of Le Figaro, is one of the most widely read television magazines in France, offering a comprehensive guide to TV shows, movies, documentaries, and other broadcast content.
Le FigaroReporter
Jan. 1988 - Oct. 1993Paris, Île-de-France, FranceCovered hard news, TV, Cinema, entertainment for Le Figaro. Le Figaro is one of France's most prestigious and influential newspapers, known for its long history, intellectual weight, and political significance.
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