MBA in International Luxury Brand Management: CV Book 2013 pdf

CV Book 2013
MBA in International
Luxury Brand Management
4, 400 students including 1,520 international students
5, 000 managers in executive education
90 nationalities represented on 3 campuses
42, 000 alumni around the world
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ESSEC MBA IN INTERNATIONAL LUXURY BRAND MANAGEMENT
Introduction
2013 is another very special year for us all as it marks the 18
th
Anniversary of ESSEC’s MBA in
International Luxury Brand Management.
Launched in 1995 with 17 students in the first class, we now count 35 students in this year’s class
graduating in September 2013 and nearly 500 alumni around the globe.
We are particularly proud that this program, still the only one of its kind, has become a refe-
rence in terms of international luxury brand management both within the educational field and
within the luxury industry itself and that over the years we have been able to fulfil our initial goal
to “train the Managers of Tomorrow”, with a number of our alumni now holding key positions
in the industry worldwide.
Every year the program attracts participants from as many as 23 different nationalities with
an average of 7 years international professional experience. This one year program provides
an intensive and demanding learning experience in fashion & accessories, jewellery & watches,
fragrances & cosmetics, wines & spirits and retail. Students are exposed to all the major players
in the industry through CEO & HR conferences, site visits, case studies, field projects and
mentors thus enabling them to constitute a huge diversity of expertise and an invaluable
network of industry professionals.
The MBA Program also provides ongoing career orientation and support to participants to help
them find suitable positions upon graduation. Individual counselling, seminars on job search
techniques, interview simulation exercises, recruitment sessions and CV Book distribution are
some of the ways we assist participants and keep them in contact with job market realities
during their studies.

Please feel free to directly contact those participants whose profile may be of specific interest
to you.
The CV Book is also available on www.essec.edu under MBA Luxe.
Anthea DAVIS
Director of Corporate Relations and Career Development
Tel: 33 (0) 1 34 43 31 68
Brief description of the MBA Program
The MBA in International Luxury Brand Management program is a one-year intensive program, delivered in
English at the ESSEC Campus, on the outskirts of Paris.
It is structured to provide maximum exposure to the luxury and prestige goods industry.
In addition to the studies and projects focusing on the sector, participants also gain practical experience and
in-depth knowledge of the industry through Boutique Internships, International Field Trips, and Global Field
Projects.
Boutique Internships
The luxury and prestige sector is one where retail is the ultimate battleground. Therefore all MBA participants
spend at least two days working in a boutique. At the end of the internship, both MBA participants and host
companies write an evaluation report.
International Field Trips
Two field trips are organized to major international destinations, which either have an established luxury
sector or have an emerging market in the luxury sector. Through company presentations and site visits, MBA
participants are able to better understand these markets and gain a deeper insight into the company from an
international perspective. Field trips this year are to Hong Kong/Dubai and Milan/Rome.
Global Field Projects
Participants are required to carry out specific consultancy projects for luxury and prestige companies to give
them maximum exposure to real life situations within the industry. The Global Field Project is carried out in
teams of 3/4 between May and July. It concerns a business issue within a company (for example, business plan
for a new activity, feasibility study for activity expansion abroad) and is monitored by an MBA Professor and by
a company executive.
MBA Participants’ Profile
Examples of Global Projects

Accessories Analysis of customer service in boutiques
Watches Brand extension into jewelry
Leather Goods An audit of brand image in travel retail
Fashion Brand extension for a women’s fashion brand into the male market
Retail Development and implementation of a merchandising system for retail operations
Cosmetics 1) Developing the male cosmetics market in the USA.
2) The importance of luxury service on the Chinese market
Wines and Spirits Building brand communication
Jewelry Developing and launching male jewelry
Cars Developing a business plan for a luxury car company
Average Age 30 years
Age Range 25-36 years
Average work experience
7 years
Academic background 14% Marketing, 14% Finance/Accounting, 24% Economics/Business,
12% Science/Engineering, 19% Social Sciences, 10% Design, 7% Law
International participants
over 92% of students are non-French, representing around 18 countries each year
Class size range around 42 participants
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Alumni news
The MBA now has nearly 500 graduates working in leading positions in over 30 countries
around the world.
Whilst the positions our alumni occupy once they have graduated will depend on prior work
experience, nationality and personal competencies, the following gives some examples of
career paths before and after the ESSEC MBA in International Luxury Brand Management.
Nationality
Work
Experience Years
Position

before MBA
Country
Position
after MBA
Country
Brazilian 8
Project Manager,
ITA Constructions
Brazil
Business Development Manager,
Lancel
Hong Kong
Belgian/
Taiwanese
6
Diplomat,
Permanent Mission
of Taiwan
Switzerland
Communications Manager,
Chanel
China
Japanese 8
Global Production
Controller,
Nissan
Japan
Travel Retail Area Manager,
Elizabeth Arden
Japan

American 11
V.P. Brand Practice,
Ketchum
USA Snr VP Fragrances, Lancôme USA
Indian 8
Global Product Marketing
Manager, Hewlett Packard
India
Marketing Manager,
Remy Cointreau
India
French 4
Office Manager,
Dalumni
France
Buyer/Product Manager
Accessories, Printemps
France
Canadian 5
Lead Category Analyst,
Canadian Tyre Corp.
Canada
Trainee Store
Manager,
Louis Vuitton
China
ESSEC MBA IN INTERNATIONAL LUXURY BRAND MANAGEMENT
Sectors of Activity in which
2011 graduates are working
Positions 2011 Graduates Hold

22%
Business Development/
Wholsale
5%
Product Development
Marketing

17%
Operational
Marketing
10%
Consulting
5%

Marketing –
Communication,
PR, Events
5%
Buying/
Merchandising
22%
Retail Operations
3%
Digital Marketing/
Social Media
3%
Travel Retail
10% Fragrances
& Cosmetics
45%

Fashion & Accessories
8%
Consulting
8%
Concierge
Companies/
Services
8%
Luxury Retailers
10%
Jewellery & Watches
5%
Wines & Spirits
American Express
BeThe1
Boodles
Bulgari
Burberry
Calvin Klein
Camper &
Nicholsons
Chanel
Chanel Parfums
Christian Liaigre
Clarins
Coach
Comité Colbert
Ermenegildo
Zegna
Estée Lauder

Companies
- Clinique
- Estée Lauder
- Mac Cosmetics
Falpago
Firmenich
Floriane de Saint
Pierre
Fondazione
Altagamma
Hermès
Giorgio Armani
Lanvin
L’Oréal Luxe
- Diesel
- Giorgio Armani
Parfums
- Helena
Rubinstein
- Lancôme
- Maison Martin
Margiela
- YSL Beauté
LVMH Group
- Benefit
- Céline
- Chaumet
- Christian Dior
Couture
- Christian Dior

Parfums
- D.F.S.
- Dom Pérignon
- Emilio Pucci
- Fendi
- Givenchy
- Givenchy
Parfums
- Guerlain
- Krug Vins Fins
de Champagne
- Louis Vuitton
- Moët et
Chandon
- Moët Hennessy
- Sephora
Mercedes-Benz
Polo Ralph
Lauren
PPR Luxury
Group
- Balenciaga
- Bottega
Veneta
- Gucci
- Yves Saint
Laurent
Le Printemps
Qeelin
Richemont

- Cartier
- Chloé
- Dunhill
- I.W.C.
- Jaeger-LeCoultre
- Lancel
- Montblanc
- Piaget
- Roger Dubuis
- Van Cleef &
Arpels
Rent the Runway
Russel Reynolds
Saks Fifth Avenue
Swarovski
The Swatch
Group
- Tissot
Tiffany & Co
Tod’s
TFWA
William Grant &
Sons Ltd
Current Partners and Contributors include
Synergies between the MBA
and Industry
Each year the program continues to build an active network with industry. Companies present on
campus, or organise site visits. They also are involved in Scholarships, the Mentor Program, Boutique
Internships, Case Studies, Field Projects and Field Trips.
Our sincere thanks to L’OREAL, FIRMENICH, and EDMOND SARAN for providing scholarships last year.

Here is an overview of the companies involved in the program for the Class of 2012.
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Curriculum Vitæ









Zineb AMARGUI





Nationality : Moroccan / French

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To pursue a challenging international career in merchandizing/buying environment in luxury fashion & accessories

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008 – 2012
SAMSUNG Electronics France, Paris, France

2011 – 2012
(English work environment)
Orange Account & Validation Team Manager

 Managed the launch of Samsung devices with Orange Operator for the French market
 Acted as the operational link between the Korean Headquarters, the Korean R&D and the French
client
 Delivered a daily activity report to the Head Office
 Supported ‘Orange France Marketing’ team
 Responsible for a team of 4 people for the validation of all French mobile softwares, for operators as
well as MVNO (Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free, Virgin, NRJ…)
2009 – 2011
BtoB Account Manager
 Managed tenders for BtoB market with the support of the Head Office in Korea
 Managed BtoB projects
2008 – 2011 SFR and La Poste Mobile Account Manager

2007
(7 months)
Orange Corporate, Paris, France
(French Major Mobile Operator)
Junior Project Manager (Trainee), Delivery Team

 Managed the Sony Ericsson account for the launch of their mobiles on the French market
 Worked in liaison with the Swedish Head Office

2006
(3 months)
ATEL Energie, Paris, France
(Swiss energy services provider)

Trainee

 Developed a Back Office tool for electricity forecasts

2004
(1 month)
Pacific Greetings China, Shanghai, China
Trainee
 Assistant to the merchandisers in the point of sales

EDUCATION

2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management

2004 - 2007

Institut Supérieur d’Electronique Paris (ISEP), Paris, France
Engineering degree


2002 - 2004
Lycée Raspail, Paris, France
Scientific preparatory classes for entrance exams to engineering schools


2002
Charif El Idrissi High School, Rabat, Morocco
Bachelor in Sciences with major in Mathematics

LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY

Languages Arabic/French: bilingual, English: Fluent, Korean/Italian: Basic
Computer skills Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Windows and Mac OS

INTERESTS

Guitar, Ballet dance, Tennis, Interior decoration, Travelling

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Charles BELL





Nationality : French

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To pursue a challenging international career with a strategic focus on retail operations and expansion, preferably in a
human sized B.U. supported by a leading luxury group.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012-2013
LOUIS VUITTON, Paris, France
(2 weeks) Boutique Intern at Le Bon Marché

 Welcomed local and international clients (between 600 and 1200 per day) through attentive
customer service and product assortment service, following the LVS ceremony of sales

2007 – 2012
SCC VENDÔME, Paris, France
(Independent High Street Retail Agency)
Senior Retail Consultant

 Experienced in managing High Street consultancy for clients from Fashion (Dior, Armani), Fine
Watchmaking (Tag Heuer, Hublot), Cosmetics (Kiehl’s), Selective Retailing (Sephora), Apparel
(Levi’s). Opened 20 stores in 5 years. Total turnover: 2,8M€.
 Highly involved in the company’s achievements: Scored the highest SCC Vendôme advising fee in a
one-shot property-deal (680 K€) and multiplied unit’s turnover by 10 in 4 years (>1M€ in 2011)
 Competed and won key partnerships with retailers for tracking and opening flagship stores: Levi’s
(Champs Elysées), L’Oréal (Kiehl’s with 6 new stores in 2011). Total turnover: 1M€.
 Coordinated and motivated cross-functional teams to build long-term processes: opened 6 Kiehl’s in
7 months (instead of the usual 18)
 Created prepaid consulting missions directed to luxury retailers: 20% of 2011’s turnover

2006 – 2007

SOLARIS – GRANDVISION GROUP, Paris, France
(Leading global optical retailer: 4400 stores in 40 countries)
Expansion Manager for franchising partners

 Planned and successfully supervised the shift from a traditional European retailer to an
international franchisor in EMEA (additional turnover of 10M€). Signed 24 stores in 5 new countries
in 2 years
 Developed a capacity for adaptation while discovering diverse cultures and interacting with local
businessmen
 Worked with cross-functional teams (Logistics, Legal, Supply chain) to reduce time length for new
store openings
 Negotiated the rescue of a 500K€ yearly contract by successfully convincing the franchisee from
Greece who was threatening to pull-out

EDUCATION

2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management

2001 - 2006
ESSEC Business School, France, Spain, Canada
BBA Thesis: Democratization of luxury


LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages French: native, English/Spanish: fluent, Italian: basic
Computer skills Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, and OS suite

INTERESTS

Running, Squash, Skiing, Soccer, Photography, Fine Wines and Gastronomy, Emotions & NLP, Luxury & Retail

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Josquin BOSSARD





Nationality: French

CAREER OBJECTIVE
A brand or project management position in the jewelry/watches sector
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012
Printemps Haussman, Paris, France
(1 Week) Sales Assistant for Manolo Blanhik and Lanvin (Printemps Haussman Women’s Shoes Dept.)

 Assisted international customers in their shopping experience and discovered the crucial aspects of
managing a retail corner in a department store.
2007 – 2012
Sofitec, Buc, France
(5 Years) (Leader in the development and production of door sealing panels for the automotive industry)
Project Manager, Project & Development Dept.

 Managed the technical relationship with clients (quotations, meetings, reporting )
 Led international projects: planning, conception, validations, industrialization (FR, SK TR)
 Enforced quality requirements (FMEAs, capabilities), costs and planning, up to product and process
certification, both in the company’s plant and in clients' facilities
 Managed transversal teams of up to 7 people (purchasing, sales, quality, tooling, industrialization,
methods, CAD)
 Estimated and budgeted products' production costs and investments (process choice, tooling )
 Transferred a production line to Turkey: set-up partnership and company, exported machinery,
composed contract, certified product/process
2006 – 2007
AS&I For Peugeot-Citroën SA, Sochaux, France
(6 Months) Research and Development Engineer, On-board Living Validation Dept.

 Validated the interior equipment of a new vehicle.
 Carried out numeric and physical experiments and compared them to existing requirements.
 Developed some tests for equipment determination, and followed-up performances, ergonomics,
calibration, ranking, and set-up recommendations for the project.
2004 – 2006
AS&I For Peugeot-Citroën SA, Paris, France
(2,5 Years) Research and Development Engineer, Hybrid Transmissions Development Dept.

 Improved the performances of a robotized gearbox

 Implemented a framework to objectify the performances of the powertrain.
 Assigned the requested performances to the transmission components (system engineering)
 Delivered the technical specifications, conception and justification files, validation plans
 Evaluated performances of various vehicles, (subjectively or by measure)
2003
Florida Institute Of Technology, Melbourne, Florida, USA
(6 Months) Laboratory Assistant, Mechanical & Aerospace Dept.
2003 – 2004
BMW, Munich, Germany
(6 Months) Assistant Engineer, Automatic Transmissions Development Dept.
EDUCATION
2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management
(Case Studies: On-line presence of IWC)
2000 - 2004 IFMA Engineer’s School, Clermont-Fd, France
Engineering Degree in advanced mechanics and industrial Processes
LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages French: native, English: fluent, German: intermediate, Italian: beginner
Computer skills Ms Project, Ms Office, Catia V5, windows, Mac OS, Photoshop, Open Office
INTERESTS
Swimming, Cycling, Rugby, Wine tasting. Travels: Istanbul, Bali, Russia, Budapest, Prague, Florence, Vienna, Cuba, USA …

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Swagata BOTTERO







Nationality : Indian / French

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A business development role for a high jewellery / watches brand for India or Asia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2011 – 2012
Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, France
High Jewellery Client Development & Sales expert

 Developed and recruited high jewellery clients from China, India and south-east Asia
 Achieved successful high jewellery and watches sales and built brand loyalty for new clients
2011 – 2005
Louis Vuitton, Paris, France
Senior CRM Correspondent, Louis Vuitton Avenue Montaigne

 Redefined the overall CRM strategy for the store in collaboration with management and HQ

 Monitored store and individual performances (analysis, team briefing, communication): from a
macro perspective to one-to-one coaching of 50 sales associates
 Created a new set of CRM tools (training manual, client profiling processes, client book) to give a
clear 360° overview to all sales associates
 Developed the VIP client database and service culture through the organisation of various events
and recruitment of new prospects through networking
In charge of the ‘limited edition’ women’s leather goods category, Champs Elysées flagship store
 Ensured category profitability through optimised operations ( product assortment, stock
management) and was responsible for feedbacks to the Headquarters (qualitative and quantitative)
 Enhanced brand image through state of the art visual merchandising, product training
 Managed customer data base to develop category penetration and cross-selling
 Managed a team of 20 people
Training Co-ordinator, Louis Vuitton Headquarters
 Participated in the genesis of a major training program: Louis Vuitton Signature that defined new
sales ceremony for a network of 460 stores worldwide
 Managed the roll out of training sessions to train 1000 sales associates (approx.) worldwide
Assistant Manager, Louis Vuitton Champs Elysées Flagship store
 Managed the floor (150 sales associates) to both optimize sales profit and the service level through
the empowerment of sales associates and quick decision making
2000 – 2004
Singapore Airlines, Singapore
Cabin Crew Inflight Service Trainer

 Managed in-flight training projects for cabin crew with an objective to maintain and enhance
products and service

EDUCATION

2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France

MBA in International Luxury Brand Management
2004-2005
University of La Sorbonne, Paris, France
Diploma in ‘French civilisation and culture’
2012 - 2013
Delhi University, New Delhi, India
Bachelor of Arts – English Honours, Bachelors of Music

LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages English/French : Bilingual Hindi: native
Computer skills Proficient with Microsoft Office and Internet

INTERESTS

Indian Classical Music, Scuba Diving, Skiing and Trekking

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Salman BUKHARI

Nationality : Indian

CAREER OBJECTIVE

A challenging role in marketing, strategy or business development that leverages on entrepreneurial, analytical and
strategic skills particularly in cosmetics & fragrances or fashion & accessories

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010 – 2012
Shiseido, Mumbai, India
Senior Representative Marketing Strategy & Brand Development

 Co-led the set-up of India business operations for the company
 Conducted feasibility & profitability analysis of the market and implemented plans
 Developed in-depth consumer understanding through extensive quantitative studies (~4,500
Indian women), qualitative studies and segmentation activities
 Led competition tracking and benchmarking
 Managed distribution and retail studies and analysis for roll-out

2003 – 2010
Lowe Lintas, Mumbai, India
Sr. Brand Services Director, Regional Account Management

 Managed regional communication strategy of leading Unilever brands Fair & Lovely & Lifebuoy
across South Asia, South East Asia, Africa & Middle East
 Responsibilities included regional team management, understanding local markets, consumers &

brands and implementing marketing strategies in the respective geographies
 Developed go-to-market strategy for the brands in Indonesia and South Africa
 Co-partnered the highly successful launch of Fair & Lovely Winter variant pan South Asia
 Successfully launched Lifebuoy hand-wash in India and South East Asia, developed strategies
that allowed the brand to surpass sales projections (2006)
 Led the management of Fair & Lovely Foundation, CSR promoting girl education
 Co-created ‘Lowe Faces of Mrs. Urban India’ – a quantitative study of over 10,000 Indian women
that provides an in-depth view of consumers’ values, attitudes and how the forces of change
shape consumer segments


2003 – 2008
H.R. College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai, India
Industry Faculty- Vocational Advertising & Marketing Diploma Program

 Lectured regularly on the course enabling Industry-Academia interaction
 Engaged class in demanding project work, field visits and assignments
 Undertook syllabus revision aligning it with the changing industry’s needs


EDUCATION

2012 -2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management

2003-2004
University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
Masters of Commerce (M.Com - I)

2003-2000
University of Mumbai (H.R. College of Commerce & Economics), Mumbai, India
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com
)


LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages
Computer skills
English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi: Fluent, French: Basic
MS office, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw



INTERESTS

Culture, Cuisine and Consumers

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Avantika CHANDRA

Nationality : Indian



CAREER OBJECTIVE

A position in brand management/ product development, preferably in Fashion & Accessories or Watches & Jewellery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012 - 2012
(2 weeks)


2012 – 2012
(2.5 months)

2011 – 2012
Hogan Faubourg St. Honoré, Paris, France
Sales Associate(Intern)
 Assisted clients with purchases during peak Christmas period.
 Involved with beginning and end of the day stock check and organization of stock room.
Louis Vuitton Retail India Retail Pvt. Ltd., DLF Emporio Boutique, New Delhi, India
Sales Intern
 Interacted with and assisted clients with purchases. Handled exchanges, reservations, repairs and

personalization (hot stamping).
 Organized stock and assisted with other back office clientele activities.
Maspar Industries Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India (Home furnishings manufacturer and retailer)
(12 months)

Manager: Corporate Sales

 Managed institutional orders - Approached firms, procured orders based on market research.
 Followed-up with orders till completion and coordinated with Technical team during the process.
 Archived orders – Maintained record of best-selling/ least selling products for team replenishment-
order planning.
2010 – 2011 OMA Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India (Home décor retailer)
(5 months) Manager: Corporate Sales

 Approached firms, procured and processed orders. Managed both institutional and personal orders.
 Assisted with new packaging - design and implementation.
 Coordinated with vendors for order processing.
2010 – 2010 Melange Design Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India (Design and branding solutions firm)
(9 months)
Manager: Business Development and Marketing
 Conducted market research and identified business opportunities.
 Planned advertising and promotion campaign.

Processed orders – from initial approach, preparation of proposal up till signing of contract.
2008 – 2010 Layap Hgnis Apparels Pvt. Ltd. (Rajesh Pratap Singh), New Delhi, India (Established Indian apparel
designer)
(18 months) Merchandiser

 Planned press and promotion for seasonal collections.
 Managed and processed appointment based orders.

 Coordinated & planned merchandise during fashion shows and similar events
 Involved with merchandise planning and replenishment for retail stores.

EDUCATION

2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management
2004-2008 Pearl Academy Of Fashion, New Delhi, India
B.A. Honours in Fashion Merchandising and Production Management

LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages Hindi: native, English: fluent, French: basic
Computer skills
MS Office

INTERESTS

Music, reading, Krav Maga

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Yingqi CHEN (Jadey)






Nationality : Chinese



CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a marketing position in the luxury industry, preferably in Jewellery & Watches

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2011 – 2012
Louis Vuitton, Paris, France
(1 week) Intern, Galeries Lafayette Store

 Assisted with sales during the Christmas Season

2011 – 2012
Mary Kay (China) Cosmetics Co., Ltd,Shanghai, China
Facility Maintenance Specialist, Administration Department

 Led 3 people from Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) to integrate vendor resources and set up a facility

management (FM) service platform for 35 branch offices of Mary Kay China
 Monitored service platform’s operations and improved the operation processes with C&W team
 Led 4 people from C&W to enlarge the FM service scope to HQ and Factory of Mary Kay China

2008 – 2011
Swatchgroup China, Shanghai, China
2010 – 2011 Project Assistant, Customer Service Department

 Successfully promoted RIS 2
nd
system (an interactive information platform between retailers and
internal users) to around 200 retailers in China, greatly reducing the call centres’ workloads and
increasing customers’ satisfaction
 Optimized workshop process based on HQ’s concepts & experiences and local situation
 Coordinated to optimize JDE system for fitting the demand for large repair volumes
 Calculated CS Headcount, recommended CS Layout and assisted in designing CS process for a new
Branch Office in Chengdu
2008 – 2010 Customer Service Competence Centre (CSCC) Assistant, Customer Service Department

 Prepared budget, designed layout, searched and selected all proper vendors for CSCC 2011
expansion project
 Kicked off and finished CSCC 2010 Renovation Project on time and relieved repair pressure
 Successfully organized the CSCC opening ceremony in 2008 and closed CSCC building project
 Organized and coordinated watch repairing training for Breguet ,Blancpain, Glashutte, Omega and
other brands of Swatchgroup
 Compiled “watch care leaflet” to cultivate watch maintenance knowledge among consumers and
reduce unnecessary conflicts during customer service
 Made data analysis to support workshop managements
 Took responsibility of all administration, HR, IT related works for the branch office

EDUCATION

2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management

2002 - 2007
Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
International Finance; International Economics and Trade


LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages Chinese: Native, English: Fluent, French: Intermediate
Computer skills Using both Windows and Mac system, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

INTERESTS

Playing the flute, guitar and piano; Singing by self-accompaniment with guitar or piano; Sound recording; Digital Music
Production; Oil Painting; Photography; Visiting Museums; Reading; Travelling and Cooking

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Eunji CHO






Nationality : Korean



CAREER OBJECTIVE

To pursue a position in Retail or Product Management, preferably in fashion & accessories or jewellery and watches.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012
(1week)
Christian Dior Couture, Paris, France
Intern, Printemps Boutique

 Detected the propensity and researched the spending patterns of international customers and
experienced the key aspects of managing a retail store.

2007 - 2011
CHANEL Korea, Seoul, Korea
Merchandiser, Fashion Division

 Managed seasonal product buying, six times a year; consistently grew sales volume to over
US $114 million in 2011 and drove sales growth by 123% over 5 years.

 Composed product categories based on market trends, sell-through, price point, & yearly budget.
 Planned the order amount for every seasonal buying; maintained 80% sell-through.
 Created & developed marketing strategy for new pillar of product launches that drove each season.
 Led product management in launch of the first boutique in Haneda Airport, Japan; analysed Asians’
preferences and competitors’ circumstances and assorted product lines accordingly.
 Implemented new ordering system, providing greater efficiency and more accurate forecasts.
 Designed corporate tracking model to collect and appropriately respond to relevant trends.
 Established “Customer Repairing System” to reduce repair time cycle; maintained brand’s image,
improved customer loyalty, and added chain sales.

2003 - 2007
CARTIER Korea, Seoul, Korea
Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Department

 Prepared buying budget based on sales & inventory analysis and developed sales forecast.
 Organized and arranged distribution of products by category to boutiques.
 Analysed customer database and researched market trends; brought back lapsed customers and
sustained existing customer relations.
 Improved sales efficiency through scheduling, eliminating duplication of work, and providing
“Excellent Customer Service”, trained to Boutique staff in how to apply the service program.
 Coordinated creation of stock distribution system.
2002 - 2003
ESCADA Korea, Seoul, Korea
Intern, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Department
 Planned rollout of new marketing strategy.
 Controlled customer database and developed segmentation analysis based on sales volume.
 Analysed trends of items, lines, categories; reported overall business performance.

EDUCATION

2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management

1999 - 2002
Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Korea
Bachelor of Science Degree in Clothing and Textiles

LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY

Languages Korean: Native, English: Fluent, French/Chinese: Basic

INTERESTS

Avid swimmer, Enthusiast avant-garde fashion, Enjoy personal styling.

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Béryl d’EPINAY

Nationality : French

CAREER OBJECTIVE


To pursue a challenging career in International Communication or Business Development in the Food and Beverage
Industry or Wines and Spirits.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oct. 10 – July 12
Les Galeries Lafayette, Paris, France
Merchandise Planner, women’s fashion, Buying Department.

 Oversaw a portfolio of about 40 brands (luxury and designer brands)
 Prepared annual and seasonal targets (sales, markdowns, gross margin, stock turnover)
 Provided analysis related to driving business goals and implemented actions to improve results:
replenishment orders, inter-store transfers, markdowns, mid-season returns
 Worked closely with the buyer to prepare negotiations and open to buy
 Controlled inventory levels and organized end-of-season returns


Dec. 08 – May 10

Denim Enterprises, the G-Star stores, Office Retail, Melbourne, Australia.
Retail Coordinator, Buying Department.

 Controlled stock of 18 stores
 Analysed and followed up sales performance
 Improved stock turnover: followed up deliveries and stock movements, prepared replenishment
orders, created inter-store transfers…
 Prepared the opening of new points of sale
 Conducted collection returns, customer returns and stock-takes and coordinated them with the
stores


May 07 – Sept. 08
G-star Raw Denim, Barcelona, Spain.
Assistant Sales Associate, Sales Department.

 Managed key accounts (El Corte Ingles, franchises)
 Prepared and communicated purchase and replenishment orders
 Followed up deliveries and organized pick up & returns
 Assisted customers with inquiries by phone and email
 Represented the company in tradeshows (Bread & Butter)

EDUCATION

2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management


2002 – 2006

2005
2004
Institut de Management et de Communication Interculturels (ISIT), Paris, France.
Degree in Translation & Interpreting in French, English and Spanish.
Major in International Business
Universidad Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, Spain (1
st
semester)
University of Miami (UM), Florida, USA (1
st
semester)

June 2001 Baccalaureate L (equivalent to A-level, arts-oriented)

LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY

Languages
French: native; English / Spanish: fluent; Italian: basic
Computer skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle Retail, AS400 and EDI

INTERESTS

Travel, movies & theatre, food, novels, learn new languages

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Neha DWIVEDI







Nationality : Indian

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To pursue a creative and challenging position in Brand Management (Strategy/ Marketing/ Communication) or Business
Development in the fashion and accessories or fragrance and cosmetics industry.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dec. 2012
(One week)
Tod’s, Rue Faubourg, Saint-Honoré, Paris
Sales Associate(Intern)
 Assisted in serving and advising international customers during busy Christmas period.

2008 – 2011
Rediffusion Y&R, Mumbai, India
(Advertising & Communications Agency)
Brand Partner (Group Account Manager), Client Servicing

 Managed the following accounts: Kingfisher Airlines, Tata Motors (Commercial Vehicles Business
Unit), Economic Times, Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces.
 Spearheaded the day to day management of the accounts.
 Planned and executed various brand and tactical communication campaigns- in both digital and
mainline media.
 Handled the bulk of digital and online communication operations for Kingfisher Airlines.
 Worked on the re-branding campaign of Kingfisher First- the premier business class of Kingfisher
Airlines.
 Managed the large scale Taj Weddings campaign and the Gateway Anniversary campaign.
 Played an integral role in strategy formulation & implementation for the launch of Kingfisher Red-
the low cost carrier of Kingfisher Airlines in India.
 Led the launch of 2 new vehicles from the Tata fold- Ace Zip and Magic Iris
 Involved in various award winning advertising campaigns for Economic Times.

2006 – 2008
TBWA, Delhi, India
(Advertising & Communications Agency)
Senior Account Executive, Client Servicing

 Managed the following accounts: adidas India, National Geographic Channel, The History Channel,
Men’s Health Magazine
 Managed daily communication activity - promotional communication, tactical advertising.
 Involved in the development of the integrated communications strategy for the launch of adidas
Originals in India in 2007.
 Actively involved with international team on new product launches, execution and adaptation of

brand communication and planning in India for adidas.


EDUCATION

2012 - 2013

ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management

2001 - 2004
Delhi University, New Delhi, India
Bachelor of Arts(Honors) in English Literature


LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages English/Hindi: fluent
Computer skills Proficient in all tools of Microsoft Office


INTERESTS

Reading, Performing Arts, Volunteer work, Food & Travel

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Vinnette FARRINGTON





Nationality : American

CAREER OBJECTIVE
To pursue a rewarding management career in the luxury retail industry, preferably in the sectors of Fashion or Jewelry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012
Christian Dior Couture, Paris, France
(1 week) Sales Assistant - Internship in the Galeries Lafayette Boutique (RTW and Baby Boutiques)

 Provided attentive service to international clients in support of brand/client relationship building.
 Assisted store managers in maintaining visual merchandising and CRM practices and procedures
2011 – 2012
Tiffany and Company, New York, NY, USA
Assistant Sales Manager-Silver Floor, NY Flagship

 Managed, coached, and trained a sales team of 43, and provided sales initiatives and incentives
that led to strong profit figures.
 Created a business plan and sales team goals while managing individual performances and

challenges through disciplinary and performance reviews and recognition.
 Conducted strategic planning with regards to inventory, budget preparation and management, to
drive the business and reach key performance metrics necessary to maximize growth opportunities
and achieve an aggressive sales plan.

2008 – 2011 Assistant Sales Manager- Gift Collections, NY Flagship

 Participated in allocation of department’s sales plans, and aided in achievement of plan by leading
client development initiatives through targeted CRM.
 Spent 60% of work day on sales floor directing flow of traffic, managing morale and ensuring
proper transmission of company vision and management of customer experiences.
 Provided on the spot coaching to a team of 25 and developed a system for quarterly touch bases to
steer individual Sales Professional development and encourage plan achievement and promotion.
2007 – 2008 Sales Coordinator- Gift Collections, NY Flagship

 Coordinated adequate sales floor coverage with monthly scheduling and daily floor rotation
schedules for a sales team of 25, as well as 3 bridal registry and stationery consultants.
 Created a two-week departmental training program while training all new and seasonal hires in
product knowledge, sales procedures, floor protocol, and operational functions.
 Increased customer experience index scores in all categories by at least half a point, resulting in
highest customer satisfaction ratings in the store.
2005 – 2007 Sales Professional- Silver Floor, NY Flagship

 Achieved or exceeded sales plans helping to drive year over year revenue growth.
 Built a solid client base through the ability to “style” clients, leading to progressive sell-through
for case exhibits such as the Frank Gehry and Charmed by Tiffany collections.
EDUCATION
2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management

2011 - 2012
Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad, CA, USA
Accredited Jewelry Professional
2005 - 2006
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY, USA
Continued Education- Certificate in Fashion Event Planning
1998 - 2003
Howard University, Washington, DC, USA
BBA in Marketing
LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages English: Native, French: Intermediate
Computer skills Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe, AS400, Business Object Reporting, CRM programs
INTERESTS
Travelling, Calligraphy, Reading, Pilates, International Films, Event Planning and Volunteer Fashion Show Dresser

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Valérie FLEXOR

Nationality : French

CAREER OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in business development preferably in Travel Retail in fragrances & cosmetics.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009 – 2011 L’ARTISAN PARFUMEUR, Paris, France (High end perfumery brand)
Retail Manager, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

• Managed a center for strategic profit, grew sales (19.5%) to annual turnover: 430K€
• Ensured success of POS activity, by exceeding goals, managing orders, stocks, and team
• Hired, trained, and managed sales team of five
2008 – 2009 TAIKI COSMETICS, Boulogne Billancourt, France (Manufacturer of cosmetic accessories)
Sales Manager, Europe

•
Set up a sales and marketing strategy for European global companies: Beiersdorf, Coty, Boots, Henke
• Developed and grew sales for global customers
• Coordinated project development in liaison with Asian technicians in the group plants
2006 – 2008 LIERAC PARIS at ALES GROUP USA Inc., New York, USA (Skincare line part of a cosmetic group)
Regional Sales Manager (Responsible for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut regions)

• Grew sales on the East coast, ensured success of each (41) POS, by monitoring activity reports,
• Expanded the distributor network by opening 35 Points of Sale,
•
Developed, negotiated and implemented sales and promotional strategies, including marketing plans
• Conceptualized and managed more than 40 promotional events,
• Trained, managed, and motivated 50-members sales team, created incentive programs,
• Prepared and delivered staff training
2005 – 2006

Marketing Project Manager

• Conducted research and marketing studies on US cosmeceutical market for purposes of developing
a new product brand. Main topics: skincare products sold through dermatologists and plastic
surgeons, beauty online markets, beauty supplements on the US market
• Designed educational, interactive programs for sales team
• Developed sales force tools
2004 – 2005 PEGASUS INTERNATIONAL, New York, USA (Tour operator specialized in luxury services)
Marketing Project Manager

• Renewed proposals for professional clients’ needs: prospected for locations for meetings and
celebrations in the USA (restaurants, art galleries, etc)
• Built an ergonomic database of suppliers after obtaining their detailed information

2001 – 2004
In-House and Freelance Writer Journalist
• Wrote news and analysis for an IT web site www.silicon.fr and contributed to site construction
• Developed a brochure for French Ministry of Justice to celebrate bi centenary of French civil Code
• Wrote technical reports after legal debates.
EDUCATION
2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management
2001 - 2002
Université Paris X Nanterre, France
Master’s in Business Law, Business Tax, Pre Chapter 11 Procedures

2001
Ecole Multimedia Paris 4,France
School of Journalism

LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY

Languages French: mother tongue, English: fluent, Italian: basic
INTERESTS
Have a strong interest in classic and modern ballet, gastronomy, interior design, enjoy running and boxing.

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Irina GORELOVA






Nationality : Russian / French
CAREER OBJECTIVE

To pursue a challenging career in International Marketing/Communications or Product Development preferably in fashion
and accessories or jewellery and watches.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2009 – 2012
FRENCHDIRECTORS, Paris, France
Producer, TV Commercials

 Organized shootings of TV commercials in France and abroad (South Africa, Italy, United Arab
Emirates, Russia, Ukraine). Clients: Volkswagen, Oriflame, Danone, Nestlé, Mercedes Benz…
 Managed shooting teams of 40 persons and negotiated prices and contracts
 Established and monitored production schedules, involved in all aspects of TV commercials
production including budget planning and creative execution
 Attended international advertising festivals in Cannes, France (‘Cannes Lions’), Portoroz, Slovenia
(‘Golden Drums’), Moscow, Russia (‘Red Apple’)
 Represented 35 international directors of TV commercials and developed expertise in interpreting
creative concepts
Manager of Development
 Proposed and conducted new business from scratch with Eastern European countries (in particular
with Russia and Ukraine) and China
 Promoted international creative talents in advertising (directors and directors of photography in
Eastern Europe and China)
2008 – 2009
EUROPACORP, Paris France
Junior Producer, TV Commercials

 Assisted directors and photographers to develop creative ideas for projects
 Organized shootings of TV commercials for various international and local clients (Toyota, Orange,
Danone, Partouche etc.)
2006 – 2007 LEO BURNETT, Moscow, Russia (Creative advertising agency, part of PUBLICIS Group)
Senior Account Manager

 Led account servicing team (4 persons) and conducted presentations of new creative concepts
 Planned advertising strategy for the national client Mobile Telecommunication Systems
 Managed all communication with vendors and internal departments (financial, creative, strategic)
2003 – 2006 MCCANN ERICKSON, Moscow, Russia (Creative advertising agency, part of Interpublic Group)
Account Executive / Account Manager

 Acted as a key contact person for Agency’s clients (Coca Cola, BHI, Credit Suisse)
 Indirectly managed the Agency’s internal creative departments
 Provided clients with day-to day account service
EDUCATION

2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management
2000 – 2005
Russian People’s Friendship University, Moscow, Russia
Bachelor of Hotel and Tourism Management, with honors
Recipient 2003 & 2004 “Leaders of the future” Vladimir Potanin’s scholarship


LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages Russian: Native; English / French: Fluent
Computer skills Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point

INTERESTS
Flamenco dancing, piano, contemporary art

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Chia- Hsuan (Claire) HAO





Nationality : Taiwanese
CAREER OBJECTIVE

To pursue a dynamic career in Business Development or CRM management, preferably in luxury fashion/accessories,
jewellery/watches or cosmetics/fragrances.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012
Printemps, Paris, France
(1 week) Sales Associate(Internship) - Accessories/Travel Department
 Fostered brands communication with international customers through attentive customer service
and product recommendations.

2008– 2012
Taishin Financial Holding Co., Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan
(2

nd
largest financial services provider in Taiwan)
Assistant Manager, Underwriting and Financial advising

 Excelled at analysing potential business opportunities based on the evaluation of companies,
actively negotiated and implemented stock-sales deal, which amounted to US$8.2 million.
 Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills to clients, and different parties in two
IPO projects, the companies’ market values amounted to US$152 million and four SPO deals.
 Successfully managed a small team of five people in assisting clients to comply with the government
regulations and requirements for one of the IPO cases.
 Successfully acquired new corporate clients and forged close business relationships.
2004– 2004
Batey Advertising Company, Taipei, Taiwan
(WPP’s principal subsidiary advertising agency)
Account Executive, Account Management Department

 Managed and planned the digital marketing campaign for the largest local telecom service provider.
 Analysed online users’ habits and created the integrated digital social network model for client,
including role-playing, chatting, networking, online game and payment gateway.

2003– 2004
Hermes Advertising Company, Taipei, Taiwan
(Local advertising agency serving Panasonic and MORINAGA)
Account Executive, Sales and customer service department

 Planned and executed marketing campaigns and launches for key agency accounts.
 Actively maintained the relationships with clients to achieve annual sales objectives.
2002– 2003
Hsin Tung Yung Co. Ltd, Taipei, Taiwan
(Well-known food company operating by DOS, selective retailing channels and wholesales )

Executive Assistant, Vice President and Operating Analysis Department

 Performed annual budgeting and performance evaluation for each business division.
 Planned and implemented PR activities and media release for HTY charity foundation.

EDUCATION

2012–2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management
2005–2007

2006–2007
National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
MBA major in Finance, Graduate Institute of Finance& Banking
Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
Business school exchange program

LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages
English: fluent, Mandarin Chinese: native, French: basic
Computer skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

INTERESTS

Trends in beauty and body wellness, travel, networking, experiencing diverse cultures, learning Chinese Calligraphy (for
over 20 years)

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Zahra HEMRAJ






Nationality : French/ Canadian



CAREER OBJECTIVE

To pursue a challenging career in the digital/e-marketing industry within the luxury sector.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012
PRINTEMPS, Paris, France
(1 week) Sales Associate in Women’s Ready to Wear (Intern)

 Participated in providing excellent customer service in both English and French, and learned sales
skills, CRM and after-sales activities required to provide a luxury shopping experience

2011 – 2012
TELUS,Toronto, Canada
(National Telecommunications Company)
Consultant – Project Manager, Business Enablement Team

 Managed User Acceptance Testing for multiple mid-size projects simultaneously, while liaising
between various internal teams and external vendors
 Carried projects with significant risk and business impact from original concept through to final
implementation while leading teams of cross-functional, multi-disciplined resources

2006 – 2012
TAHEZA CONSULTING, INC., Toronto/Vancouver, Canada
(Digital Consulting Company)
Director & Owner

 Wrote proposals, detailed project plans and managed client expectations for website design and
development, business reorganization consulting, or mobile application development projects
 Co-ordinated and communicated client needs with offshore programmers, while being the single
point of contact between the client and development team

2005 – 2009
TELUS BT, Vancouver, Canada
(National Telecommunications Company)
Consultant – Project Manager & Lead Business Systems Analyst

 Co-ordinated resources, scheduling and budgeting for testing across eight different teams

 Created & managed a detailed test schedule for each team and the entire stream, overseeing the
progress and providing input to leadership regarding resources & finances
 Analyzed business and functional requirements, including identifying possible solutions, assessing
benefits, gaps & outages, and providing impact analysis

2001 – 2005
PROCTER & GAMBLE, Toronto, Canada
Various Roles

 Worked in various roles and departments, including Marketing Coordinator in Oral & Healthcare and
Support Analyst in the GBS Accounting & Financial Reporting Systems e-Connectivity team
 Active member of various company activities, including the New Hire Network Lead Team, the
United Way Fundraising Team and Founder of the P&G 10km Run for Charity Team (Toronto)

EDUCATION

2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management


LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages English/French/Kutchi: Fluent, Spanish/Gujarati: Intermediate, Italian: Beginner
Computer Skills
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, HTML, JavaScript

INTERESTS

Languages, fashion, volunteer work, reading, English horse-back riding, travel, event planning and creative writing

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Haiping HUANG










Nationality : Chinese/Canadian

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Interested in developing contemporary artists in China and introducing Chinese contemporary artists in Europe

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007 - 2011
Generali China Insurance, Beijing, China
(51-49 joint-venture between China National Petroleum Corporation and Generali Group of Italy)
Deputy General Manager, Captive Risks Department
• Managed CRM at headquarters level
• Delivered professional service on risk & insurance management to the corporation clients
• Liaised with Generali Overseas companies to place business of local large risk clients on the
international insurance market

2003 - 2007
China Resources Broking Company, Beijing, China
(In-house broker of China Resource Holdings Co., Ltd, which is one of the leading conglomerates in
Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland)
AVP, North China
• Delivered professional service on risk & insurance management to the corporation clients, and
other CRM, worked as a team leader
• Liaised with Hong Kong office for the HK clients on local placement
•
Maintained account profitability and income growth

2001 -2003
Marsh Insurance and Risk Consulting Company, Beijing, China
(A United States Company. No.1 Risk management and broking company in the world)
Account Manager
• Identified risks and exposures and reviewed results with the clients or prospects, reviewed
contracts related to insurance issues
• Handled and placed reinsurance through Marsh London Office on the London Market
• Managed clients enquiries daily

1993 - 2001

National Insurance Company (PICC and Huatai)
Underwriter of Product line
• Underwrote any risk accounts which exceeded the branches’ authority
• Involved in setting underwriting guideline/ policy, designed working procedures and developed a
computer aid underwriting program

EDUCATION

2011 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management

2005 - 2005
Vancouver Community College (VCC), Vancouver, Canada
English Study

1989 - 1993
Capital Economics and Trade University
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Insurance


LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages Chinese: Native, English: Fluent, French: Basic
Computer skills MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)


INTERESTS

History, art and culture exchange, communication with people with different backgrounds, and travelling

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Jie HUANG



Email:

Nationality: Chinese

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To create my own luxury fashion & accessories brand in China.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2011 – present
Guangzhou Hongu Leather Goods Co., Limited, Guangzhou, China
Beijing Distributor

 Opened five stores in leading department stores in one year, selling high-end leather handbags,
and had a fifteen-member team

 Planned to develop 15 stores in next three years

2007 – 20011
Macro Vision Capital, Beijing, China
Partner/ Director of Investment

 Led a three-member team to invest in five companies successfully in 4 years with four of them
successfully issuing IPOs, total worth US $206.7 billion, achieved the top performance in peers
 Identified investment pitfalls successfully and saved firm US $20 million potential losses
 Initiated contacts for 340 projects, 42 companies and finished due diligence of 14 companies, the
highest number of projects in team
 Took charge of legal and financial management of funds, drafted annual report and communicated
with partners

2005 – 2007
Beijing Weiheng Law Firm, Beijing, China
Lawyer

 Led a twelve-member team to successfully finish the recapitalization of SINOPEC, worth
US $14 billion, making 60% profit for the department in 2006
 Led a six-member team to successfully acquire 7 hotels for Macau Henghe Group, total worth
US $228 million

2003 – 2005
Beijing Rongshi Law Firm, Beijing, China
Lawyer

 Provided legal opinions and revised legal documents for about 14 companies.
 Represented Beijing Huaxin International Trade Ltd. to sue Heilongjiang Zhaoguang Farm, total
worth US $ 3 million

2001
–
2003
Zhongguangsanwei Network Technology Co, Limited, Beijing, China
Executive Assistant

 Conducted research, industry analysis, prepared business plans, and attended the negotiations for
company’s fund raising activity with Venture Capital firms (IDG, Temasek Holdings)
 Acted as coordinator to setup the board meeting and provided minutes for follow up actions

EDUCATION

2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management

1996 - 2000
Renmin University, Beijing, China

Bachelor of Economics Law

LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages
Mandarin: mother language, English: fluent, French: beginner
Computer Skills Mac OSX, Microsoft office

INTERESTS

Ballet, Piano, Yoga, Golf, Tennis, Reading, Tea ceremony

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Ling HUANG






Nationality : Chinese



CAREER OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career relating to customerized tourism or luxury consulting in Hong Kong or China.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011
Yves Saint Laurent, Paris, France
(1 week)
2009 – 2010
Sales Assistant - Internship in the Galeries Lafayette Boutiques (womenswear, accessories, and shoes)

 Supported brand building with international clients through attentive customer service
 Assisted Store Manager in visual merchandising and CRM procedures
Dubai, UAE
Journalist for Chinese fashion magazines and newspapers
 Wrote 25 articles on luxury products & lifestyle
2005 – 2009
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
President of CECL (Club of Expatriate Chinese Ladies)

 Dedicated to understanding Luxury including luxury products, luxury hotels, luxury leisure, etc.
 Organized conferences, trips
2003 – 2005
Tehran, Iran
Independent Researcher on Cultural issues, especially on Chinese Influences on Persian Miniatures
2001
–
2003
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Cairo, Egypt ()
(Fortune 500 Company, telecommunication provider world-wide with revenue of US $32,396 M in 2011)
Human Resources Manager
 In charge of orientation, monthly review of employees list, coordinating and conducting
performance review process and appraisal updating
 Formulated and implemented increment, incentive and other remuneration policies
 Responsible for Manpower Planning and Recruitment
 Managed the complete recruitment life-cycle for sourcing the best talent from diverse sources after
identification of manpower requirements for new / existing depths
 Tracked promising profiles through various sources
 Screened the CVs on a day to day basis
1998
–

2001
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri Ltd.), Chongqing, China/Ludvika, Sweden (www.abb.com)
(Fortune 500 Company, global leader in power technologies)
Training Department Supervisor, Internal Auditor
 Developed and implemented learning strategy for executive management approval.
 Responsible for all internal & external training and education. (700 employees & 23 offices)
 Managed staff of seven Training Professionals responsible for assessing training needs, and
designing and delivering training solutions
 Compiled and translated all of the ISO9001 audition documents.
EDUCATION
2012 - 2013
ESSEC Business School, Paris, France
MBA in International Luxury Brand Management
Case Study on Shanghai Tang Online Performance
1994-1998

Sichuan International Studies University
Bachelor Degree in International Relations and English Literature

LANGUAGES AND TECHNOLOGY
Languages: Chinese : native, English: fluent, English-majored, French: intermediate, Japanese: elementary
Computer skills
MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe

INTERESTS
Travelling & gastronomy, reading, exploring different cultures, dance, skiing, gemmologist (authorized by NGTC-National
Gemmological Training Center)

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