Sumner Calhoon Hargrove
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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K. Lee Lerner
Having worked with bilingual authors and translators across a range of scientific, business, and academic media content for well over 30 years, I find that Madame Hargrove has a preceptive finger on the pulse of two languages and professional cultures. She is simultaneously thoughtful, insightful, and accessible. Her insights provide both an immediate tactical advantage and a base for longer-term strategic wisdom in how to effectively approach working in a diverse world of languages and cultures.
Lisa Pendse
As an Anglophone expatriate in Paris with limited French language skills, I sought a talented interior decorator with a can-do attitude and sharp eye for design who could support me through all phases of my interior design project. From her flexibility and ability to envision what I was trying to express, to her rich network of craftspeople and deep understanding of how the French system works, Sumner delivered above and beyond, on-budget and adjusted to my schedule. Throughout the project, she made intelligent and thoughtful suggestions, steering me in the direction that would make me happiest. During the renovation phase, she flawlessly managed an ever-evolving matrix of artisans, schedules, hiccups and questions with grace, precision and patience. I truly could not have managed without her.
Jerome de Truchis
You can trust Sumner for meeting all your expectations for an interior design or home staging project. Best quality and perfectly on time. Her bicultural experience will fully satisfy European and American clients, tenants and landlords. Well done !
K. Lee Lerner
Having worked with bilingual authors and translators across a range of scientific, business, and academic media content for well over 30 years, I find that Madame Hargrove has a preceptive finger on the pulse of two languages and professional cultures. She is simultaneously thoughtful, insightful, and accessible. Her insights provide both an immediate tactical advantage and a base for longer-term strategic wisdom in how to effectively approach working in a diverse world of languages and cultures.
Lisa Pendse
As an Anglophone expatriate in Paris with limited French language skills, I sought a talented interior decorator with a can-do attitude and sharp eye for design who could support me through all phases of my interior design project. From her flexibility and ability to envision what I was trying to express, to her rich network of craftspeople and deep understanding of how the French system works, Sumner delivered above and beyond, on-budget and adjusted to my schedule. Throughout the project, she made intelligent and thoughtful suggestions, steering me in the direction that would make me happiest. During the renovation phase, she flawlessly managed an ever-evolving matrix of artisans, schedules, hiccups and questions with grace, precision and patience. I truly could not have managed without her.
Jerome de Truchis
You can trust Sumner for meeting all your expectations for an interior design or home staging project. Best quality and perfectly on time. Her bicultural experience will fully satisfy European and American clients, tenants and landlords. Well done !
K. Lee Lerner
Having worked with bilingual authors and translators across a range of scientific, business, and academic media content for well over 30 years, I find that Madame Hargrove has a preceptive finger on the pulse of two languages and professional cultures. She is simultaneously thoughtful, insightful, and accessible. Her insights provide both an immediate tactical advantage and a base for longer-term strategic wisdom in how to effectively approach working in a diverse world of languages and cultures.
Lisa Pendse
As an Anglophone expatriate in Paris with limited French language skills, I sought a talented interior decorator with a can-do attitude and sharp eye for design who could support me through all phases of my interior design project. From her flexibility and ability to envision what I was trying to express, to her rich network of craftspeople and deep understanding of how the French system works, Sumner delivered above and beyond, on-budget and adjusted to my schedule. Throughout the project, she made intelligent and thoughtful suggestions, steering me in the direction that would make me happiest. During the renovation phase, she flawlessly managed an ever-evolving matrix of artisans, schedules, hiccups and questions with grace, precision and patience. I truly could not have managed without her.
Jerome de Truchis
You can trust Sumner for meeting all your expectations for an interior design or home staging project. Best quality and perfectly on time. Her bicultural experience will fully satisfy European and American clients, tenants and landlords. Well done !
K. Lee Lerner
Having worked with bilingual authors and translators across a range of scientific, business, and academic media content for well over 30 years, I find that Madame Hargrove has a preceptive finger on the pulse of two languages and professional cultures. She is simultaneously thoughtful, insightful, and accessible. Her insights provide both an immediate tactical advantage and a base for longer-term strategic wisdom in how to effectively approach working in a diverse world of languages and cultures.
Lisa Pendse
As an Anglophone expatriate in Paris with limited French language skills, I sought a talented interior decorator with a can-do attitude and sharp eye for design who could support me through all phases of my interior design project. From her flexibility and ability to envision what I was trying to express, to her rich network of craftspeople and deep understanding of how the French system works, Sumner delivered above and beyond, on-budget and adjusted to my schedule. Throughout the project, she made intelligent and thoughtful suggestions, steering me in the direction that would make me happiest. During the renovation phase, she flawlessly managed an ever-evolving matrix of artisans, schedules, hiccups and questions with grace, precision and patience. I truly could not have managed without her.
Jerome de Truchis
You can trust Sumner for meeting all your expectations for an interior design or home staging project. Best quality and perfectly on time. Her bicultural experience will fully satisfy European and American clients, tenants and landlords. Well done !
Experience
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Flights of Fancy
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and Creative Director / Fondatrice et Directrice Artistique
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Sep 2017 - Present
A bilingual, bicultural interior design and home staging agency based in Paris Preferred Supplier of the American Embassy in Paris Bilingual with dual French-American citizenship www.flights-of-fancy.paris www.youtube.com/channel/UCYctsP-8Kef48-gZADxKdPg (my dedicated channel) A bilingual, bicultural interior design and home staging agency based in Paris Preferred Supplier of the American Embassy in Paris Bilingual with dual French-American citizenship www.flights-of-fancy.paris www.youtube.com/channel/UCYctsP-8Kef48-gZADxKdPg (my dedicated channel)
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SCH Conseil
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Business Consulting and Services
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Founder / Fondatrice
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Sep 2016 - Present
Executive English Coaching and Corporate Writing Conseil et rédaction institutionnelle en anglais 1) Affiner les compétences d’expression et d’élocution de cadres supérieurs en anglais (entretien professionnel, présentation formelle, discours institutionnel) incluant des aspects clés de la communication interculturelle 2) Rédiger, éditer et traduire des communications stratégiques pour des sociétés internationales (les rapports annuels, les brochures marketing, les communications avec les investisseurs, les communications internes, les réseaux sociaux, les opérations de relations publiques, le mécénat, ainsi que le sponsoring) 3) Collaborer avec des agences de communication pour créer les versions anglaises de nouvelles campagnes de marketing ou de publicité Show less
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J.P. MOLYNEUX STUDIO, LTD.
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United States
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Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interior Decorator Intern
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
Managed relationships with suppliers, including pre-selecting fabrics for a 1,500m2 project in Switzerland, furniture (style, scale and budget) for a 248m2 project in Paris as well as follow up on orders for a 350m2 project in London Coordinated final follow-up on a project site in Paris, including electrical issues, selection and placement of oriental rugs as well as final wall mounting of headboards in relation to chandeliers, reading lights and electrical outlets Participated in a working session with engineers, architects and craftsmen for a project in Georgia (ex-USSR) Show less
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Sodexo
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France
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Facilities Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Networking and Communication Manager, Group Innovation
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Designed and diffused overall internal communication for the Group Innovation team to share the spirit as well as initiatives and successes in innovation worldwide Improved the digital culture of the group by supporting Innovation Community Managers and Innovation Champions in their use of digital channels Encourage relationships with external start-ups and experts to drive an Open Innovation culture
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Networking and Communication Manager, Corporate Marketing
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Feb 2010 - Aug 2015
Developed strategy to communicate internally with 400+ marketing staff globally via the intranet site, webcasts, virtual meetings and international travelLiaised and built strong networks with marketing offer teams around the world and created synergies with supply teamsActed as a speaker for internal or client presentations
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Bilingual Project Manager, Corporate Communications
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Jun 2009 - Feb 2010
Built strategic internal communications website for use by senior management worldwideDeveloped content for use on the new website as well as edited and translated high impact communications (corporate key messages, positioning statements) into EnglishLiaised with US web team and worked closely with French internet team
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The American Club of Paris
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France
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Non-profit Organizations
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Member of the Executive Committee and the Special Events Committee
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Jul 2006 - Jun 2009
Participated in Executive Committee meetings, helping to define the future direction, financial foundation and target audience for the club, among other themes Planned club events at the Interalliée with prestigious speakers from business, the arts and diplomacy Chaired black-tie Thanksgiving event at the Musée de la Chasse and the Presidents' Day Gala dinner at the American Ambassador's residence in Paris Participated in Executive Committee meetings, helping to define the future direction, financial foundation and target audience for the club, among other themes Planned club events at the Interalliée with prestigious speakers from business, the arts and diplomacy Chaired black-tie Thanksgiving event at the Musée de la Chasse and the Presidents' Day Gala dinner at the American Ambassador's residence in Paris
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SAP
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Germany
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Editor, Corporate Marketing
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Nov 2000 - Jun 2006
Wrote and produced corporate/product brochures, the company magazine and first global online newsletter as well as managed relationships with outside copywriters and suppliers Edited case studies, whitepapers and slideshows for use by marketing and sales staff Developed marketing taglines, new product names and strategy with internal staff/outside agency including subsidiaries in Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Canada, Japan, the UK and the US Wrote and produced corporate/product brochures, the company magazine and first global online newsletter as well as managed relationships with outside copywriters and suppliers Edited case studies, whitepapers and slideshows for use by marketing and sales staff Developed marketing taglines, new product names and strategy with internal staff/outside agency including subsidiaries in Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Canada, Japan, the UK and the US
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Arts et Métiers ParisTech - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers
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France
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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University Lecturer in Marketing (in English)
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Sep 1996 - Jun 1998
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ISG Institut Supérieur de Gestion
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France
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Professor of Marketing, Finance and Intercultural Communication (in English)
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Sep 1991 - Jun 1998
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IFP - Institut français de presse
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professor of Anglo-Saxon Media (in English)
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Sep 1992 - Jun 1996
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Sciences Po
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France
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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University Lecturer in Marketing 3ème cycle (in English)
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Sep 1993 - Jun 1995
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Financial Security Assurance
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Bond Analyst
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Aug 1989 - Jan 1991
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Mizuho
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Japan
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Finance Officer - Letters of Credit and Municipal Bond transaction syndications
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Sep 1987 - Jul 1989
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Moody's Analytics
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Municipal Bond Analyst
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Sep 1986 - Aug 1987
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Saudi International Bank
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Financial Analyst Intern
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Sep 1985 - Feb 1986
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Education
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MMI Déco
Diplôme d'Etat de formation professionnel intensive (équivalent à 2 ans d'étude), Décoration d'Intérieur et Conseil en Design d'Espace -
New York University
MPA (BAC + 5), Public Policy/Public Finance -
Ecole du Louvre
Auditeur Libre, Histoire de l'Art -
Centre Linguistique Appliquée de Besançon
Premier diplôme de français, la langue française -
The New School
Continuing Education, History of Furniture -
Mary Baldwin University
BA (BAC + 3), English Literature and Philosophy with honors -
University of Oxford
Summer studies in Tudor and Stuart Literature & History -
Yale University
Summer studies in Greek and Roman Classics -
Anderson High School
High School Diploma -
Murchison Junior High School
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Doss Elementary School