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	Proven ability to lead with vision, understand, and broad technical ability through Management and Leadership, Self-motivated, can-do attitude with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for technology, Demonstrated analytical skills in communication, mediation, organization and finance, Established ability to assess enterprise needs, synergy and effective solutions. (Ready to be mobile). -> <-
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Kalisto Entertainment, Paris, France
2000 to july 2002	General Manager & Vice President Europe for Business Development Early participant and first hire of the innovative Studio in Paris challenging four Productions based on two platforms simultaneously. The Race (France Telecom), Lucky Luke (Infogrames), Adibou (Vivendi Universal Interactive), New York Race (Wanadoo Edition). Managing Paris Studio(65p) with Executive responsabilities for HR, Finance, Production processes, and Operations. Organizing and achieving four Game Productions for two Game platforms in 1 Year, Influence, interpret, and communicate new product strategies and features for the Company Developing a new Kind a vision for Kalisto Business (Developers Ring, Services)
WALT DISNEY FEATURE ANIMATION - Montreuil, France
1997 to 2000	Multimedia Manager Projects, & Applications Development Analyzed enterprise needs and proposed strategic technology solutions. Prioritized and directed the research, planning, implementation, and training efforts of a distributed team of interdepartmental project engineers located across the California, and Paris studios, Spearheaded a multitude of ambitious, enterprise-wide projects with lasting success, Initiated and strengthened partnerships with vendors such as Apple, IBM, Microsoft, and Xerox Represented Feature Animation in the Disney Company's Corporate IT initiatives and forums, Collaborated with a team of top engineers to devise animation tools and solutions for all systems and devices in the production pipeline, Led multiple enterprise-wide rollouts of operating systems, upgrades, and applications, Major Accomplishments: Established long term vision and strategic plan for cross-platform productivity applications that has survived my departure Proposed, researched, and directed the implementation of a global, centralized systems management solution that enabled simultaneous rollouts and rollbacks, targeted configurations, software distribution, asset management, and file-level security and repair, Catalyzed constructive change that enabled the team to mature from a reactive to a proactive state. Devised strategic restructuring plan to extend the role of the team from technical support to enterprise projects without requiring additional headcount. Was subsequently promoted to lead after less than 9 months on the job. Supported executives, production, and overhead departments with more than 200 PCs Proposed and implemented the group's highly efficient rotating, tiered support paradigm, Balanced increases in team productivity requirements with upkeep of morale and career advancement opportunities for team members in the restructuring plan, Planned, integrated, and trained artists on a widely successful digital art and animation system directed at traditional artists and animators, dubbed the "Scenemachine Stations" - now an integral part of creative development and used heavily on several feature films including Atlantis, The Emperor's New Groove, Tarzan, and Hercules.
FRANCE ON LINE - Paris, France
1994-1997	Director of Operations Created the very first concept or a French Portal, based on 3D, Human Interface, Intelligent Agents & new kind of search Engine. Managed the Project for the Interface (proprietary Technologies, Web Technologies) Developed Web Businesses with Disney, TF1, Hachette Filippacchi, Ministère de L'Education, Reuters, France Television. Developed Partnership with Industrial Leaders (Bundles, cross Marketing, Seminars). Recruited 15 People to organizing Informations, content, events, partnerships. Prepared the Join Venture between HFP/Bellanger and France Telecom Multimedia to launch Wanadoo Portal (Production, Distribution, Partnership)
ANTéA - Argenteuil, France
1990-1994	Distribution Sales Manager Managed a Team of 25 Sales People for French Territory, leading Peripherials and Softwares for Unix, PC, and Apple environment. Negociated European Distribution contracts with major Silicon Valley's Companies Sales and Marketing Manager Developed Business and partnerships with Seminars, Communication, Road-Shows. Microtek France Operation Manager Created the French Office for Microtek managing Finance, HR, Sales with 17 People.
ASYSTEL - Paris, France
1987-1990	Technical & Sales Manager for Apple Computer Products, Supported Sales Department for Demos and seminars Organized Road-Shows for Large Accounts
E D U C A T I O N
International School of Management (Paris, New-York)
2002-2003	International Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) ISM Paris/New-York Focused in Finance, Strategy, Marketing, International Laws
University of Assas, Paris, France
1979-1982	Degree in Law (DEUG and Licence)
P R O F E S S I O N A L   A F F I L I A T I O N S
1996	Member of Internet Society Chairman and Moderator for Seminars, Conferences, Round Tables (ISIC, Hourtin, Laval Virtual)
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