Xavier RICK
Project Management / Business Development
Experienced project /account manager in interactive solutions and large-scale international events.
Highly efficient interpersonal skills, organised and motivated to effectively manage a diverse and dynamic range of situations.
Languages spoken include French, English and Chinese.
Achievements :
Successfully bid to stage 3 Pavilions at the Shanghai 2010 World Expo for SYMA Innovation:
Monaco, Brazil and Liverpool.
Account Manager for the Monaco Pavilion :
2,000 sqm, 6.5 million euro project which ran for over 2 years and had 2 million visitors during the 6 month opening.
53 contacts2008 - 2011Project Manager Interactive Solutions:
• Business Development & Customer Relationship Management
• Development of cutting edge interactive solutions for events, flagship stores and museums
• Conceptualising and creating out-of-the-box interactive customer experiences and attractions implementing brand strategy & brand awareness
• Clients included: Montblanc, Cartier, Coca-Cola, Adidas, General Motors, General Electric and 2010 Shanghai World Expo Pavilions
Account Manager Monaco Pavilion:
• SYMA General Contractor and turn-key solution provider for the Pavilion
• Client liaison to ensure a smooth-working relationship throughout the project
• Selection of key suppliers and service providers
• High-quality expectations of the Monaco committee met and delivered
• Responsible for overall concept, architectural design, visual ID, graphic displays and visitors’ experience
• Construction supervisor for Pavilion façade and interior, including all AV & equipment, to Bureau Veritas control standards
• Media production for videos, music, text, speeches and graphics on display in the Pavilion
• Operations Manager Supervisor, 90 staff members: hosts, VIP hosts, administration, cleaning & security teams, including organisation charts, training, daily & weekly reports and maintenance supervision
• Budget creation and control & responsible for payments
2008 - 2008• Communications Producer for graphic design, film, web & events
• Business development and Accounts Management
• Chinese market business analysis
• Clients included: Piper-Heidsieck champagne, Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive, Kapci Coatings & The Blender Arts and Multimedia Festival
1999 - 2002Luxury Fruit Juice:
• Retail sourcing and sales development with boutique delicatessens (including Fauchon, Hédiard and Le Bon Marché), premium restaurants and hotels (including Bocuse, Loiseau, Troisgros, Georges Blanc and The Carlton Cannes)
• Management of hypermarket merchandisers and event demonstrations
• Marketing materials and surveys
• I.T. set-up, systems operations & maintenance
• Export Manager for Switzerland
