Carole CEARD
Communications Specialist
47 years old
Driving License
Sammamish (98075) United States (Washington)
Professional Status
Available soon
Available
About Me
With more than 20 years of experience in marketing and corporate communication, I have led large-scale operations that have enabled me to acquire solid expertise ranging from the development of internal and external communication strategies to complete operational management.
I have worked in prestigious communication groups for 15 years, and for more than 5 years in the communication department of innovative companies and institutions. Throughout my career, I have led large-scale operations that have enabled me to acquire solid expertise ranging from the development of communication strategy to complete operational management. I have had the pleasure of organizing numerous events ranging from team building and conferences with 30 to 400 people to company milestones with 200 to 2,000 guests. I have fostered strategic partnerships with internal and external partners, clients, and diverse audiences while delivering strong and sustainable results.
In 2018, I moved with my family to the Seattle area and I joined the FACC PNW in 2021 as Marketing & Communications Specialist to enhance the business relationship between the United States and France.
I have worked in prestigious communication groups for 15 years, and for more than 5 years in the communication department of innovative companies and institutions. Throughout my career, I have led large-scale operations that have enabled me to acquire solid expertise ranging from the development of communication strategy to complete operational management. I have had the pleasure of organizing numerous events ranging from team building and conferences with 30 to 400 people to company milestones with 200 to 2,000 guests. I have fostered strategic partnerships with internal and external partners, clients, and diverse audiences while delivering strong and sustainable results.
In 2018, I moved with my family to the Seattle area and I joined the FACC PNW in 2021 as Marketing & Communications Specialist to enhance the business relationship between the United States and France.
Marketing & Communication Specialist
French-American Chamber of Commerce - PNW
Since June 2021
Seattle
United States - Washington
- Developed the Aerospace Committee and the High-Tech & Innovation Committee to enhance communities and improve networking opportunities
- Organized cultural and corporate events developing networking opportunities for members and increasing FACC’s revenues
- Improved marketing and communication strategy including social media, website,
newsletter and partnership - Developed fundraisers and sponsors relationship to increase FACC's revenue
Communications specialist
Inria
June 2017
to November 2018
Full-time
Paris Area
France
- Internal communication:
- Developed cross-functional relationships and created general communication support for other departments as needed
- Created and produced internal communication documents, including weekly and monthly internal newsletters, intranet news articles, and video stories
- Coordinated events, including annual internal party, Inria's 50th anniversary, monthly conferences, newcomers' days
- Developed cross-functional relationships and created general communication support for other departments as needed
- External communication:
- Organized the first European forum dedicated to big data: the "European Big Data Value Forum 2017" (more than 2000 participants, 50 sponsors, and 40 exhibitors in 3 days)
- Organized scientific events dedicated to students
- Created and produced external communications documents, including corporate brochures and news articles on the Inria's website
- Managed communities on online social networks
- Organized the first European forum dedicated to big data: the "European Big Data Value Forum 2017" (more than 2000 participants, 50 sponsors, and 40 exhibitors in 3 days)
- Launch of the DATAIA Institute, the national public institute in France dedicated to data sciences, artificial intelligence and society.
- Managed communication groups in charge of the creation of the logo and the development of the website
- Organized major events like corporate launch event, workshops and the summer school in partnership with the Ecole polytechnique
- Managed communication groups in charge of the creation of the logo and the development of the website
Account manager - Owner
EarlyBird Conseil
January 2013
to May 2017
Freelancer
Paris Area
France
- Business management: administrative management and project monitoring
- Created communication strategies and identified marketing positions for clients
- Created and developed on and off-line communication tools: websites, publishing media (brochures, leaflets, posters) and videos
- Created visual identities (logos and graphic charts)
- Managed communities on social networks with the aim to develop online visibility
- Press relations: wrote and distributed online press kits and press releases
Communications manager
HR Square Group
September 2010
to December 2012
Full-time
Paris Area
France
- Internal communication:
- Redesigned and maintained the intranet: created and managed of the content, created and managed the content of push mails to encourage employees to visit the intranet
- Managed teams to ensure the edition of high level technical articles
- Organized a team building event in Portugal for four days (35 participants)
- Redesigned and maintained the intranet: created and managed of the content, created and managed the content of push mails to encourage employees to visit the intranet
- External communication:
- Served as a central writer, editor and publisher for Corporate Communications
- Redesigned the website: defined the look, layout and features, proposed stories and managed content
- Managed communities on social networks
- Created brochures, press releases, posters, along with producing an external monthly e-newsletter dedicated to HRD and ISD
- Served as a central writer, editor and publisher for Corporate Communications
Account manager
Pôle Image
September 2006
to August 2010
Full-time
Paris Area
France
- Managed clients' projects (Deloitte, Norton Rose, Groupama)
- Coordinated corporate communications events from conception to completion (workshops, conferences, annual parties)
- Organized the annual "Deloitte Technology Fast 50" competition from 2002 to 2009:
- Created communications supports: website, flyers, invitations, brochures, trophies, signage and badges
- Organized regional and national award ceremonies from conception to completion
- Selected venues, negotiated agreements and orchestrated logistics for the events as well as developing budget proposals and auditing supplier bills
- On-site coordinator/point person
- Created communications supports: website, flyers, invitations, brochures, trophies, signage and badges
- Managed online monitoring reports
Senior consultant
Publicis Consultants
September 2000
to August 2006
Full-time
Paris
France
- Developed the innovative digital division of Publicis, concerning e-reputation, online survey and buzz marketing
- Managed client’s accounts and developed online communication campaigns
- Implemented online monitoring processes (competitive and business intelligence, consumer opinions) and crisis anticipation (takeover bids, government reforms)
- Managed crisis situations: boycotts, defective products, factories closures
- Clients: Deloitte; Nestlé; Sanofi-Aventis; Rémy Cointreau; PSA Peugeot Citroën; Société Générale
- Project Management
- Event Management
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Deadline-driven
- Positive attitude
- Problem Solving
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Microsoft Office Suite
Expert
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Wordpress
Expert
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Adobe Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Good
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French: native
Expert
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English: fluent
Advanced
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German: notions
Intermediate
