Valérie COLLARD
Merging experiences to share value in a new country. Unstoppable explorer.
Berikon
Profil professionnel
- Human contact with customers and partners
- The diversity of challenges
- Multicultural environment
- A creative and enthusiastic team
Vue d'ensemble
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Expérience professionnelle
YOGA TEACHER & MASSAGE THERAPIST
Self employed: U zen yoga & Employed by Swisdar
Switerland & Corsica
01.2017 - Actuel
- Driving my own-business: partnerships, communication, administrative tasks.
- Offering Presence, Attention, Intention and Empathy to people.
- Private and group sessions, from village’s rooms to 5*Hotels.
- Creation, organization and animation of workshops, events, cruises and retreats.
- Yoga Cruises (12): Partnership created with a sailing company since 2018
- Private wellness holidays coordinator since 2019.
SERVICE RUNNER for 5 stars Hotel
ALEX LAKE ZURICH
Thalwil, Switzerland
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Setting up reception areas (room and terrace), serving drinks and food on trays, regular room maintenance.
SPANISH TEACHER
Education nationale
Calvi, Corsica
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Teaching Spanish to secondary school students, adapting teaching methods according to needs.
- Facilitating classes, emphasizing oral participation and student motivation.
- Coordination with teachers of other disciplines to integrate intercultural teaching.
- Organization of tests to assess students' level of knowledge, and enter grades into management software.
- Meeting with parents to provide feedback on school progress.
MARKETING and COMMERCIAL PROJECT MANAGER
Unis-Cité Solidarité Entreprises, Unis-Cité Group
Paris, France
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Definition and implementation of action plans to develop the offer of social team-buildings and solidarity days for private companies.
- Development : commercial partnerships; external communication and visibility actions
- Transversal projects management : new web site and CRM software
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
AK2C, Pur Projet network: CSR & sustainability consulting agency
Paris, France
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Strategic diagnosis of the agency
- Designing positive impact strategies contracts for companies
- Field studies for Institutional organizations
SALES ENGINEER & BUSINESS AREA DEVELOPER
LEOSPHERE GROUP (now Vaisala)
Orsay, France
01.2012 - 02.2015
Environmental technologies sector
- Distribution network management (USA, Brazil, Australia and Southern Europe)
- Industrial and institutional customers portfolio management.
- International complex sales processes
- Road shows, exhibitions and BtoB visits
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
UNO (United Nations Organization)
La Paz, Bolivia
08.2011 - 10.2011
- Designing the operational plan for a production network (agro/textile sector
- Definition of objectives and methods
- Marketing strategy
- Identification of strategic alliances with partners and export opportunities.
MARKET ANALIST AND INTERNATIONAL PROJECT CONSULTANT
Natural resources agency (gnre), Ministry of Mines
La Paz, Bolivia
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Elaboration of the $US 485M Business Plan - Approved by the Central Bank: loan allocated
- Research of partners
- Specialized reports for governmental institutions and financial bakers
- Management of International Cooperation Projects (BID) and call for tenders drafting
- Mining Ministry
INNOVATION & SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT ASSISTANT
United Nations Organization
La Paz, Bolivia
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Empowerment program for women: field work, diagnostic, risk analysis
- Organization of an International Seminar
- Coordination of two public-private interaction plans (national and international projects)
DIRECT STUDIES AGENT
school association
Bordeaux
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Grab the passer-by's attention.
- Offer to participate in a marketing study.
- Collect responses, synthesize and transmit.
CALL CENTER AGENT
BNParibas
Bordeaux
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Make outgoing calls from a database following a given script.
- Offer additional services to customers to best meet their needs and increase sales.
Formation
LEARDERSHIP PROGRAMM for SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Social entrepreneurship
ON PURPOSE
Paris, France 01.2015 - 01.2016
MASTER IN MANAGEMENT & Business Adminitrastion -
BEM Bordeaux Management School
Bordeaux, France 01.2007 - 01.2010
LICENCE DEGREE IN LAW (Bachelor) - Law and Econmics
Université Toulouse 1
Toulouse 09.2004 - 06.2007
BACCALAUREAT Scientifique (Maturité gymnasiale) - Engineering Sciences & English European section
Lycée International Victor Hugo (Gymnasium)
Colomiers 09.2000 - 06.2003
Compétences
Adaptability to change
Interpersonal communication skills
Team spirit
Field orientation
Opportunity identification
Negotiation skills
Creative solutions
Business Development
Use of commun digital/office tools and specific softwares
Languages
Français
Langue maternelle
Anglais
Bilingue
Espagnol
Bilingue
Allemand
Intermédiaire
Portugais
Notions
Informations complémentaires
Association Involvement
- President of U Zen Yoga; Vice-President of "Latin'CARE"; Member of "Melting Potes" (supporting foreigner integration). Organization of a latin festival.
Sports
- Dance, hiking, fitness, climbing, freediving, synchronized swimming (former national level)
- Launching of two small clubs of synchronized swim team in Bolivia.
Oenology
- One year discovery programm - Biodynamic wines (2013)
Community support
- Following more than twenty students from French schools in Bolivia and Colombia, in 2009.
International Experience
- Extensive travel and work experience across the world.
- Latin America (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Nicaragua), Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Laos, India), Northern Africa (Morocco, Turkey, Dubai), English speaking countries (UK for summer job, USA for language exchange), Europe
Frise chronologique
SERVICE RUNNER for 5 stars Hotel
ALEX LAKE ZURICH
07.2022 - 08.2022
YOGA TEACHER & MASSAGE THERAPIST
Self employed: U zen yoga & Employed by Swisdar
01.2017 - Actuel
SPANISH TEACHER
Education nationale
09.2016 - 06.2017
MARKETING and COMMERCIAL PROJECT MANAGER
Unis-Cité Solidarité Entreprises, Unis-Cité Group
09.2015 - 02.2016
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
AK2C, Pur Projet network: CSR & sustainability consulting agency
02.2015 - 08.2015
LEARDERSHIP PROGRAMM for SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP - Social entrepreneurship
ON PURPOSE
01.2015 - 01.2016
SALES ENGINEER & BUSINESS AREA DEVELOPER
LEOSPHERE GROUP (now Vaisala)
01.2012 - 02.2015
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
UNO (United Nations Organization)
08.2011 - 10.2011
MARKET ANALIST AND INTERNATIONAL PROJECT CONSULTANT
Natural resources agency (gnre), Ministry of Mines
09.2010 - 06.2011
INNOVATION & SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT ASSISTANT
United Nations Organization
08.2008 - 06.2009
DIRECT STUDIES AGENT
school association
10.2007 - 06.2008
CALL CENTER AGENT
BNParibas
10.2007 - 06.2008
MASTER IN MANAGEMENT & Business Adminitrastion -
BEM Bordeaux Management School
01.2007 - 01.2010
LICENCE DEGREE IN LAW (Bachelor) - Law and Econmics
Université Toulouse 1
09.2004 - 06.2007
BACCALAUREAT Scientifique (Maturité gymnasiale) - Engineering Sciences & English European section
Lycée International Victor Hugo (Gymnasium)
09.2000 - 06.2003
SHORT TERM JOBS EXPERCIENCE
Part time & seasonals
Gastronomy and Guest Attendance
- My Swiss Farm, Berikon, AG: Responsable for catering events and cooking advisor, 2021-2023
- Alex Lake Zurich Hotel, Thalwil: Service runner Summer 2022
- Le Gîte du Passant: Service and Guests attendance, January 2020
- El Dorado Restaurant, Service and Entertainment, Summer 2007 & 2008
- The Executive Lounge, London; preparation of lounge food and service, Summer 2005
- Boulangerie La Salvetat; preparation and sales in the bakery, 2004
Industry:
- Airbus Industry, emergency parts-specialist for airlines, Summer 2006
REFERENCES
Eric-Jean PANKOWSKI, Former CEO, Leosphere Group (2011–2016). Partner – X-PM Transition Partners (WIL Group member)
Rémy Parmentier, Former Meteorology Business Unit Manager in Leosphere (now Vaisala). Head of Solar & Hybrid VAISALA France SAS,
Nicolas DEVE, Former Sales Manager, Leosphere. CEO & Co-founder Bubble BD and Bubble éditions
Vincent Pichelin, Former Chef Engineer in GNRE, Bolivia. Strategic Board Member at WeLikeStartup President of Mentorstart S.A.S.
Continuing Education in Holistic Health
- 2020 - 2023
Diverse Yoga & Massage Trainings – Continual Education
- 2019-2020:
Certified Sport Educator in France. (CQP AGEE).
Providing full-body conditioning classes, combining physiotherapy, yoga, and stretching techniques, adapted to all levels.
- 2017 - 2019
Hypnose Eriksonienne, Coaching, et Art de la Communication – Institut Noesis, Ajaccio, Corsica
- 2017
Yoga Teacher Training RTY 200 – Arhanta Yoga Ashram – Khajuraho, India
REFERENCES
Moustafa Hammoud, Managing Director, Swisdar GmbH
Eric-Jean Pankowski, Former CEO, Leosphere Group (2011–2016). Partner – X-PM Transition Partners (WIL Group member)
Rémy Parmentier, Former Meteorology Business Unit Manager in Leosphere (now Vaisala). Head of Solar & Hybrid VAISALA France SAS,
Nicolas DEVE, Former Sales Manager, Leosphere. CEO & Co-founder Bubble BD and Bubble éditions
Vincent Pichelin, Former Chef Engineer in GNRE, Bolivia. Strategic Board Member at WeLikeStartup President of Mentorstart S.A.S.
Direct contacts and recommendation letters upon request
SHORT TERM JOBS EXPERIENCE
Part time & seasonals
Gastronomy and Guest Attendance
- My Swiss Farm, Berikon, AG: Responsable for catering events and cooking advisor, 2021-2023
- Alex Lake Zurich Hotel, Thalwil: Service runner Summer 2022
- Le Gîte du Passant: Service and Guests attendance, January 2020
- El Dorado Restaurant, Service and Entertainment, Summer 2007 & 2008
- The Executive Lounge, London; preparation of lounge food and service, Summer 2005
- Boulangerie La Salvetat; preparation and sales in the bakery, 2004
Industry:
- Airbus Industry, emergency parts-specialist for airlines, Summer 2006
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