Gérard Dupin

Institutional activity:
Participation with the Italian embassy in Paris, to the promotion of Milan, for its qualification to the world exhibition in 2015. Theme: “feed the planet”. Promotion of Italian food industry in France through a European Union funded campaign.

Technical duties:
Supervision of computer temporary network setup, & logistic support for the workgroup of VIP's & diplomats in Paris, to promote Milan candidacy.
Technical correspondent for moving IT network to new offices, cabling, switching server, setup, upgrade of telephone network to VOIP

Setup & management of a new business : distribution in France, of equipments for beauty shops and nail art – imported from China.
• Market research & rival analysis / Business plan
• Creation, registration & protection of a trademark
• Definition, control & improvement of quality process
• Setup of working methods, trade strategy, branding, marketing mix…, day to day management

DUTIES :
Institutional promotion: organization of official committees of Italian companies in international professional exhibitions, other promotional activities, and budget control for these events. Contacts with local public bodies & professional organization representatives

Trade consulting and strategy planning for Italian private companies including market researches, and setup of distribution networks, including marketing, trading, branding, & legal aspects.

Editorship of macro economic surveys as well as market researches
Computer & network related Technical duties: LAN administration from 1995 to 2000, (1 server + 25 clients on WIN NT), technical assistance for clients on hardware (PC) & Software Microsoft Pack Office.