Laura B.

2008::::VINEXPO_international shows (France)
>>Assistant in charge of Communication
-Production of communication documents,
-Managing database (professional contents), preparation of texts, translation in French & English, amendments, ready-for-press, to produce catalogue of products, guide, information booklets dedicated to customers,
Internet & website maintenance (liaising with suppliers for updating information on-line),
-E-mail campaigns (launching targeted e-mails campaigns to collect information and/or to keep panel of customers informed about show organisation),
-Organisation of reception desks for welcoming customers on shows’ sites, located in France, in Japan, in the USA, in China (set-up, deal with suppliers, stock management).

2007::::Definitive Work Permits_niche consultancy (UK)
>>Office Co-Ordinator
-General ad-hoc administrative duties - Database management,
-Internet research, market research,
-Organising advertising, placing on-line,
-Draft basic work permit applications,
-Telephone work, progress checks with government bodies,
-Translations - Raising invoices for clients - Receptionist duties.

2007::::GFK Automotive_studies consultancy (UK)
>>French Typist in charge of satisfaction surveys
-Analysing questionnaires - Internet research,
-Data input - Reporting to manager.

2001-2006::::VINEXPO_international shows (France)
>>Assistant in charge of Communication materials
-Production process of communications documents, preparing texts to produce catalogue of products dedicated to customers,
-Internet & website maintenance,
-Organisation of reception desks for welcoming customers on shows’ sites, located in France, in Japan, in the USA, in China (set-up, deal with suppliers, stock management).

2000::::VINEXPO_international shows (France)
>>Technical & Sales Assistant
-Dealing with queries from customers regarding show organisation - -Answering phone calls and e-mails,
-Selling invitation cards and brochures to professional people,
-Public relations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
French : mother tongue
Degree Level in English > T.O.E.I.C. score: 930 points
German: intermediate / Spanish: intermediate

IT & TOOLS
Pack office (excellent) – 50 wpm
Spreadsheet (excellent) - Powerpoint (excellent)
Database (excellent) - D.T.P. (intermediate)
Adobe Acrobat - Internet