Isabella Migwi-Fournier
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Alexandra Senes
Not everybody leaves a mark and impact quite like the one Isabella will. She expertly filled the Project Manager role handling all aspects of operations, project execution, budget, and account management. Her multitasking abilities are exceptional, she had the capacity to oversee internal processes, identify new business opportunities and efficiently collaborate with all our creative and production partners. As the Founder and Creative Director of the company, I observed her sharp ability to quickly navigate a new industry. Even though Isabella came from another field, even though Isabella did not know what a technical file or lining or fashion week was, she immediately dived into our fashion terms, rules and landscape. I noted her strong performance to handle any situation calmly and patiently, even with the toughest clients. This helped us build trusting and long-lasting relationships with our clients. She would accompany me to meetings and easily takeover with the client without me being worried. Since we are still a start-up, she had to manage up to 4 interns at a time from around the world, so sharing an Indian dish while speaking about German history and American education she would surf from all of them and be friendly and super pro. Isabella was autonomous while at the same time being a team player ready to contribute to the achievement of shared goals in Kilometre projects. In her position, she showed distinguished problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach in all aspects of the business. Her contribution to introducing and organising processes that have improved our production and commercial efforts will be of great value in the growth of our company. I have had the pleasure to get to know her on a professional as well as personal level. I believe that with her determination and her positive nature, Isabella will be a valuable asset to any company.
Alexandra Senes
Not everybody leaves a mark and impact quite like the one Isabella will. She expertly filled the Project Manager role handling all aspects of operations, project execution, budget, and account management. Her multitasking abilities are exceptional, she had the capacity to oversee internal processes, identify new business opportunities and efficiently collaborate with all our creative and production partners. As the Founder and Creative Director of the company, I observed her sharp ability to quickly navigate a new industry. Even though Isabella came from another field, even though Isabella did not know what a technical file or lining or fashion week was, she immediately dived into our fashion terms, rules and landscape. I noted her strong performance to handle any situation calmly and patiently, even with the toughest clients. This helped us build trusting and long-lasting relationships with our clients. She would accompany me to meetings and easily takeover with the client without me being worried. Since we are still a start-up, she had to manage up to 4 interns at a time from around the world, so sharing an Indian dish while speaking about German history and American education she would surf from all of them and be friendly and super pro. Isabella was autonomous while at the same time being a team player ready to contribute to the achievement of shared goals in Kilometre projects. In her position, she showed distinguished problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach in all aspects of the business. Her contribution to introducing and organising processes that have improved our production and commercial efforts will be of great value in the growth of our company. I have had the pleasure to get to know her on a professional as well as personal level. I believe that with her determination and her positive nature, Isabella will be a valuable asset to any company.
Alexandra Senes
Not everybody leaves a mark and impact quite like the one Isabella will. She expertly filled the Project Manager role handling all aspects of operations, project execution, budget, and account management. Her multitasking abilities are exceptional, she had the capacity to oversee internal processes, identify new business opportunities and efficiently collaborate with all our creative and production partners. As the Founder and Creative Director of the company, I observed her sharp ability to quickly navigate a new industry. Even though Isabella came from another field, even though Isabella did not know what a technical file or lining or fashion week was, she immediately dived into our fashion terms, rules and landscape. I noted her strong performance to handle any situation calmly and patiently, even with the toughest clients. This helped us build trusting and long-lasting relationships with our clients. She would accompany me to meetings and easily takeover with the client without me being worried. Since we are still a start-up, she had to manage up to 4 interns at a time from around the world, so sharing an Indian dish while speaking about German history and American education she would surf from all of them and be friendly and super pro. Isabella was autonomous while at the same time being a team player ready to contribute to the achievement of shared goals in Kilometre projects. In her position, she showed distinguished problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach in all aspects of the business. Her contribution to introducing and organising processes that have improved our production and commercial efforts will be of great value in the growth of our company. I have had the pleasure to get to know her on a professional as well as personal level. I believe that with her determination and her positive nature, Isabella will be a valuable asset to any company.
Alexandra Senes
Not everybody leaves a mark and impact quite like the one Isabella will. She expertly filled the Project Manager role handling all aspects of operations, project execution, budget, and account management. Her multitasking abilities are exceptional, she had the capacity to oversee internal processes, identify new business opportunities and efficiently collaborate with all our creative and production partners. As the Founder and Creative Director of the company, I observed her sharp ability to quickly navigate a new industry. Even though Isabella came from another field, even though Isabella did not know what a technical file or lining or fashion week was, she immediately dived into our fashion terms, rules and landscape. I noted her strong performance to handle any situation calmly and patiently, even with the toughest clients. This helped us build trusting and long-lasting relationships with our clients. She would accompany me to meetings and easily takeover with the client without me being worried. Since we are still a start-up, she had to manage up to 4 interns at a time from around the world, so sharing an Indian dish while speaking about German history and American education she would surf from all of them and be friendly and super pro. Isabella was autonomous while at the same time being a team player ready to contribute to the achievement of shared goals in Kilometre projects. In her position, she showed distinguished problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach in all aspects of the business. Her contribution to introducing and organising processes that have improved our production and commercial efforts will be of great value in the growth of our company. I have had the pleasure to get to know her on a professional as well as personal level. I believe that with her determination and her positive nature, Isabella will be a valuable asset to any company.
Experience
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INCO
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France
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lead Program Manager
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Program Manager
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Mar 2022 - Jan 2023
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Kilometre.Paris
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France
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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May 2020 - Jan 2022
Manage agency and brand project cycles from planning to completion in close relation with the Creative Director, Design, and Production teams. - Maintain and develop French and international BtoB client portfolios. - Improve business processes, making recommendations to ensure effectiveness is maintained at the highest level. - Oversee budget management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Manage agency and brand project cycles from planning to completion in close relation with the Creative Director, Design, and Production teams. - Maintain and develop French and international BtoB client portfolios. - Improve business processes, making recommendations to ensure effectiveness is maintained at the highest level. - Oversee budget management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
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CradleRock Africa
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Kenya
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Investment Management
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Strategy and Operations Manager
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Jan 2017 - May 2020
CradleRock is a Private Fund formed to facilitate the transfer and export of North American manufacturing know- how and products for assembly, sale and distribution in emerging markets. My role involves initiating, growing and managing multiple partnerships channels. • Oversee business and operations including commercialization in high-growth markets, management of partnership channel by regularly engaging with partner companies in the US and Canada. • Lead due diligence; conduct… Show more CradleRock is a Private Fund formed to facilitate the transfer and export of North American manufacturing know- how and products for assembly, sale and distribution in emerging markets. My role involves initiating, growing and managing multiple partnerships channels. • Oversee business and operations including commercialization in high-growth markets, management of partnership channel by regularly engaging with partner companies in the US and Canada. • Lead due diligence; conduct market access research and build detailed sales models that include financial business models, opportunity description and sales profiles related to the advancement of commercial activities of CradleRock. • Determine and identify investment strategies for clients by conducting field research, data analysis and producing market research reports. • Negotiate business contracts and manage client relationships. Show less CradleRock is a Private Fund formed to facilitate the transfer and export of North American manufacturing know- how and products for assembly, sale and distribution in emerging markets. My role involves initiating, growing and managing multiple partnerships channels. • Oversee business and operations including commercialization in high-growth markets, management of partnership channel by regularly engaging with partner companies in the US and Canada. • Lead due diligence; conduct… Show more CradleRock is a Private Fund formed to facilitate the transfer and export of North American manufacturing know- how and products for assembly, sale and distribution in emerging markets. My role involves initiating, growing and managing multiple partnerships channels. • Oversee business and operations including commercialization in high-growth markets, management of partnership channel by regularly engaging with partner companies in the US and Canada. • Lead due diligence; conduct market access research and build detailed sales models that include financial business models, opportunity description and sales profiles related to the advancement of commercial activities of CradleRock. • Determine and identify investment strategies for clients by conducting field research, data analysis and producing market research reports. • Negotiate business contracts and manage client relationships. Show less
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CradleRock Canada Inc.
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Regulatory and Business Affairs Consultant
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2016
Registered local partner company to advance regional business activities. • Monitored and evaluated project outputs, outcomes and impact pertaining to feasibility studies of rapid medical diagnostics. • Maintained and acquired all registrations and licenses needed to carry out importation and sale of products including ensuring product registrations were current with applicable Kenyan standards and regulations pertaining to medical diagnostics. • Commercial engagement with… Show more Registered local partner company to advance regional business activities. • Monitored and evaluated project outputs, outcomes and impact pertaining to feasibility studies of rapid medical diagnostics. • Maintained and acquired all registrations and licenses needed to carry out importation and sale of products including ensuring product registrations were current with applicable Kenyan standards and regulations pertaining to medical diagnostics. • Commercial engagement with public and private sector businesses with respect to the sale and distribution of products in Kenya. • Conducted workshops and training with various stakeholders in healthcare. Show less Registered local partner company to advance regional business activities. • Monitored and evaluated project outputs, outcomes and impact pertaining to feasibility studies of rapid medical diagnostics. • Maintained and acquired all registrations and licenses needed to carry out importation and sale of products including ensuring product registrations were current with applicable Kenyan standards and regulations pertaining to medical diagnostics. • Commercial engagement with… Show more Registered local partner company to advance regional business activities. • Monitored and evaluated project outputs, outcomes and impact pertaining to feasibility studies of rapid medical diagnostics. • Maintained and acquired all registrations and licenses needed to carry out importation and sale of products including ensuring product registrations were current with applicable Kenyan standards and regulations pertaining to medical diagnostics. • Commercial engagement with public and private sector businesses with respect to the sale and distribution of products in Kenya. • Conducted workshops and training with various stakeholders in healthcare. Show less
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International Chamber of Commerce
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France
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International Trade and Development
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400 - 500 Employee
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Policy Analyst at the Department of Policy & Business Practices
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Aug 2013 - Feb 2014
Provided support in the development and communication of projects (research, editing, translating and publishing) to the ICC commissions on Customs and Trade Facilitation, Taxation and Commercial law & Practice. • Drafted and updated website content and assisted in the advocacy efforts of the “I Buy Real” global consumer awareness campaign. • Organized high-level meetings, in particular steering committee meetings for our members at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and… Show more Provided support in the development and communication of projects (research, editing, translating and publishing) to the ICC commissions on Customs and Trade Facilitation, Taxation and Commercial law & Practice. • Drafted and updated website content and assisted in the advocacy efforts of the “I Buy Real” global consumer awareness campaign. • Organized high-level meetings, in particular steering committee meetings for our members at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). • Conducted analysis on Intellectual Property Rights, assisted in drafting country reports, follow- up letters to campaign partners, meeting summary records and web stories. • Closely involved with tracking media and worked with business development in all matters related to sponsorship, budget management and development in the publication process and distribution of various ICC reports and news items. Show less Provided support in the development and communication of projects (research, editing, translating and publishing) to the ICC commissions on Customs and Trade Facilitation, Taxation and Commercial law & Practice. • Drafted and updated website content and assisted in the advocacy efforts of the “I Buy Real” global consumer awareness campaign. • Organized high-level meetings, in particular steering committee meetings for our members at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and… Show more Provided support in the development and communication of projects (research, editing, translating and publishing) to the ICC commissions on Customs and Trade Facilitation, Taxation and Commercial law & Practice. • Drafted and updated website content and assisted in the advocacy efforts of the “I Buy Real” global consumer awareness campaign. • Organized high-level meetings, in particular steering committee meetings for our members at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). • Conducted analysis on Intellectual Property Rights, assisted in drafting country reports, follow- up letters to campaign partners, meeting summary records and web stories. • Closely involved with tracking media and worked with business development in all matters related to sponsorship, budget management and development in the publication process and distribution of various ICC reports and news items. Show less
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Avonbrook College
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Associate Lecturer (University of London International Programmes)
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
• Tutored students in Equity & Trusts and Tort law. • Provided academic support to students in their learning activities and instructed on how to navigate web sources of legal research - Lexis Nexis and Westlaw. • School visits to present the law program, admission policies and procedures. • Tutored students in Equity & Trusts and Tort law. • Provided academic support to students in their learning activities and instructed on how to navigate web sources of legal research - Lexis Nexis and Westlaw. • School visits to present the law program, admission policies and procedures.
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Career Directions Limited
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Legal Assistant
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
• Reviewed business plans and actively participated in the contract terms and structure negotiations with clients. • Performed due diligence and assisted in the drafting of agreements. • Conducted legal research and drafted Memorandum of Understandings focusing on commercial and employment law. • Reviewed business plans and actively participated in the contract terms and structure negotiations with clients. • Performed due diligence and assisted in the drafting of agreements. • Conducted legal research and drafted Memorandum of Understandings focusing on commercial and employment law.
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Field Researcher
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Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
- Conducted qualitative research in Kenya for Deutsche Welle International Broadcasting Station. - Identified and recruited potential interviewees, followed up on their listening preferences, conducted in-depth interviews, transcribed from Swahili to English, analysed key media policy issues. - Analysed East African media market conditions, specifically radio and print media. - Conducted qualitative research in Kenya for Deutsche Welle International Broadcasting Station. - Identified and recruited potential interviewees, followed up on their listening preferences, conducted in-depth interviews, transcribed from Swahili to English, analysed key media policy issues. - Analysed East African media market conditions, specifically radio and print media.
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Education
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University of Leeds
Master of Laws (LLM), International Law -
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3
French Language and Literature, Diplôme Universitaire de Langue Française (DULF) -
Alliance Française Paris
French Language and Literature, Diplôme D’études en Langue Française -
University of Leeds
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons), Law -
INTI International University & Colleges
Degree Transfer Programme, Law
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