Experience

conseil & recherche

• France
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Collaborator

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visual Artist

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Several years of self-taught practice, leading to various projects, collaborations and exhibitions around the world (Japan, Australia, France). Influences range between part international experiences, a deeply-rooted love for fairy tales, and academic experience in graphic design.Artistic practice spanning across various disciplines :- India ink illustration- mixed media on canvas- use of gansai, a Japanese traditional watercolour- typographic and calligraphic work- digital illustrationSome work is reproduced in limited edition art prints.Commissions available.



Opera Gallery Group

• France
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Publications Officer

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

  Graphic design: Pitched artbooks designs (on/offline, mobile format) to CEO and gallery directors. Wrote tailored texts, conducted iconographic research and layout (creative brief, moodboard, overall concept and design). Collaborated with suppliers for image retouching, printing, routing, advertising & PR.Communication: co-created proposal for new website design. Coordinated campaigns for events (SEO/SEA/SMS). Managed all communication campaigns and mediums for 5 art galleries.Ensured streamlined corporate communication respecting the unique identity of each location.Encoded (HTML/CSS) all digital communication tools.



KEDGE Business School

• France
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  Lectured a class about Japanese management practices, with a focus on Creative industries:- Life and Work in Japan as a foreigner - a mix of tradition and contemporary practices- Current state and weight of Creative Industries in Japan- The Cool Japan initiative Lectured a class about Japanese management practices, with a focus on Creative industries:- Life and Work in Japan as a foreigner - a mix of tradition and contemporary practices- Current state and weight of Creative Industries in Japan- The Cool Japan initiative



Perrotin

• France
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Gallery Assistant

  • Feb 2019 - Feb 2019

  Appointed on a short assignment to answer an activity peak and take care of a delegation of Japanese artists and staff. Artist liaison: translated and mediated with French staff. Took part in coordinating upcoming exhibition. Realised 3D models of art spaces to plan further shows. Displayed artworks according to registrars and artists’ references. Assistantship: handled CEO’s professional calendars and mail. Thoroughly updated the intranet database of the gallery. Press management: followed and translated international press coverage for the Japanese artists of the gallery. VIP client management: introduction to artists and artworks, catalogue and invitation management.



Lesley Kehoe Galleries

• Australia
• Retail Art Supplies

• Strategy Consultant

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

  Strategy ConsultantHired to renew the image of the company and make it more competitive on the international scene. Marketing strategy: set up a re-branding for the business. Designed a new logo and a complete creative brief to match the new aesthetics of the gallery. Sourced a selected network of professionals for the operational aspect of the project. Sales: advertised new collections and artwork selections to designated clients by designing tailored catalogues. Took part in artwork sales during business hours and specific occasions (openings and seminars). Improved the VIP client portfolio. Communication: Planned exhibition-related programming and community outreach. Wrote didactic text and content. Artist liaison: Mediated with artists and agents, in English and Japanese. Translated personal statements and curatorial. Gallerist: Handled logistics and expedition of the artwork for international clientele: packing, shipping and tracking the artwork as well as overseeing customs. Installed and de-installed artworks and assisted with event set-up.



HITATE

• Türkiye
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management Consultant - Intercultural Consultant

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2017

  AGILE MARKETING MANAGERResponsibilities: Company assessment: analysed the company’s current clients and prospects networks and offered insight and suggestions to expand and improve connections. Conducted staff interviews and analysis of the company’s financial health to best offer advice and suggestions for further development. Marketing/Sales: Hired and managed a Sales and Marketing team to develop, execute and evaluate the marketing campaign and launch of the brand HITATE to the Japanese market. Managed the sales strategy, including timeline, forecasting, and reporting. Provided insight and mediated between the French seller and the Japanese buyer for a piece of smart jewellery.  Instrumental in rectifying the business relationship damaged by cultural misunderstanding, to ensure business sale occurred as planned. Achievements: Improved the company’s financial situation through streamlining and digitalization. Trained the upper management to new managerial environments, and developed a more positive in-house communication space. Took the initiative to recommend a rebranding of the company to optimise impact and growth within the Japanese market: wrote creative brief for new branding, developed a new logo and corporate identity (changing the name of the company from BattleSkin to HITATE (日盾)). Developed and oversaw a highly effective ATL/TTL PR/SEO/digital marketing campaigns and launch events for the company. Generated +300% increase in traffic on the corporate website, and dramatically increased visibility of the company and product (+ 11,000 viewers, 23,500 likes). In the first 2 days of launch, sold 90% of available stock forecasted for the first three months. Negotiated contract pricing, achieving a 40% discount.



Seinan Gakuin University

• Japan
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Education Consultant - Lecturer

  • Apr 2014 - Feb 2017

  Responsibilities: Designed curriculums and conducted seminars for a new series of courses to expand the Language Centre and develop Communication studies. In charge of the following classes: Intercultural communication. English and French communication and expression of self.Achievements: Expanded the program from a one-year trial to a three-year course due to positive interest and feedback. Extended the topics to corporate and academic fields: Corporate communication and decision-making in France and in Japan. Introduction to research methodology, and qualitative studies.



Institut français

• France
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• French Teacher

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2016

  Taught French as a second language (FLE) to various groups and classes.Each group was very different, may it be on proficiency (CEFR A1 to C1), group size (from private classes to 50+ students lectures) or student age (7 to 70+) aspects.According to the class, the program was either based on a manual (Spirale, Taxi), or tailored to the students' needs and goals. Taught French as a second language (FLE) to various groups and classes.Each group was very different, may it be on proficiency (CEFR A1 to C1), group size (from private classes to 50+ students lectures) or student age (7 to 70+) aspects.According to the class, the program was either based on a manual (Spirale, Taxi), or tailored to the students' needs and goals.



The Kooples

• France
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Mar 2012 - Nov 2013

  Responsibilities: Recruited and managed the salesforce. Managed the shop’s stock and merchandising. Achievements: Improved staff retention and effectiveness by developing team-building activities and enhancing in-team communication: turned three out of five contracts from temporary to permanent. Introduced a new storing system to reduce loss and miscalculations. Exceeded all KPIs (+120% on previous year), and raised shop from #11 to #2 in The Kooples France. Responsibilities: Recruited and managed the salesforce. Managed the shop’s stock and merchandising. Achievements: Improved staff retention and effectiveness by developing team-building activities and enhancing in-team communication: turned three out of five contracts from temporary to permanent. Introduced a new storing system to reduce loss and miscalculations. Exceeded all KPIs (+120% on previous year), and raised shop from #11 to #2 in The Kooples France.



Harrolds

• Australia
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Consultant

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  Advised customers in a luxury menswear store.In charge of the ready-to-wear and perfume departments.Managed sales, potential alterations, visual display of the store, and deliveries. Advised customers in a luxury menswear store.In charge of the ready-to-wear and perfume departments.Managed sales, potential alterations, visual display of the store, and deliveries.



BCBG Max Azria

• Spain
• Retail

• Sales Consultant

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

  Sales, consulting and visual merchandising.Helped the shop reach and exceed all KPIs. Sales, consulting and visual merchandising.Helped the shop reach and exceed all KPIs.



GETRAG FORD Transmissions

• Germany
• Automotive
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Marketing Communication Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  Responsibilities: Developed and implemented strategic Communication plans to promote GFT. Lead, managed and trained a team of managers. Managed the selected team handling a corporate-wide project welcoming 3,000 people. Supervised the creation and development of an internal newspaper: layout, content creation, printing.Achievements: Successfully led a team of 20 at age 21 towards a project that exceeded all expectations: more than 3.500 attendees, and diverse catering, activities, and performances, all within budget. Instrumental in representing the company in mass media outlets: newspapers, television, digital media. Established positive communication within the team to ensure efficiency and constructive outcomes despite the tense background of a converting industry.



LOKI

• Spain
• Translation and Localization
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

   Supervised the launch of a new set of products, aimed at enhancing window displays and promote interactive shopping experiences: digital and SEO PR campaigns, legal documents drafts, patent management. Specialised in creating and redesigning corporate identities and created successful advertising campaigns: ATL, BTL, TTL.  Supervised the launch of a new set of products, aimed at enhancing window displays and promote interactive shopping experiences: digital and SEO PR campaigns, legal documents drafts, patent management. Specialised in creating and redesigning corporate identities and created successful advertising campaigns: ATL, BTL, TTL.