Axelle Sanson
Events & Marketing Manager
PROFILE:
An experienced Marketing Executive with a proven ability to organise, coordinate and supervise various projects in France and London within the advertising and events industries.
Seeking the right opportunity to deploy these skills in a dynamic company.
Creative and organised, with years of marketing/events experience and lots of initiative.
SKILLS:
Languages: bi-lingual French/English; Intermediate level Spanish.
Management: managing advertising projects or cultural events, selecting my own working team according to their ability and relevant experience, arranging meetings and working sessions.
Organisational: undertaking various projects from outset to completion including keeping costs within budget.
Communication: liaising with both corporate clients and suppliers on a daily basis.
Creativity: taking part in brainstorming sessions, offering my ideas and views.
Flexibility and Adaptability: ability to adapt to changing and challenging circumstances as a result of broad functional experience across various business areas such as Music, Food and Catering Industries.
Computer skills: Office package (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook) MAC &PC
Multimedia: Photoshop.
14 contacts2005 - 2009 Creating, developing and synchronising complete event activities at two venues
Organising private functions, promoters’ nights, corporate dinners, parties for 10 to 150 guests
Marketing events facilities, creating fliers, posters, e-letters and brochures for display
Researching and monitoring the market and competitors, keeping up to date fresh ideas and advertising methods
Organising and managing staff and contract workers, arranging live music and booking DJs
Receiving advance bookings and scheduling events with the Floor Manager
Establishing and maintaining relationships with partners and venue finder agencies
Liaising with the Head Chef, organising menu’s, discussing any special dietary requirements
Preparing and presenting the event plans to the General Manager for approval and providing administrative and managerial support
Coordinating clients’ photoshoots for film and advertising
Translating French to English and ensuring correct translation appearing on the menu
Compiling advertisements, writing copy, photographing each venue, proof reading
Negotiating best price for newspaper and magazine advertising
Creating content and updating the website and reservation system for L’Etranger Restaurant
Designing, developing and initiating website, compiling text, utilizing the company brand, including photographs of the bar, constantly updating the events menu
Coordinating/compiling Newsletter including text, design, pictures, inputting on to database
Monitoring event activities to ensure the achievement of event goals and guest satisfaction