Hélène Balvay
International E-Commerce & Business Consultant
Hamburg Germany
Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
About Me
E-commerce expert and MBA graduate with 10 years of experience in consulting, international business development, marketing and project management, with particular focus on the fashion & luxury industry, I provide major brands and retailers with IT and logistics solutions along the entire e-commerce value chain to create an outstanding customer experience and grow their business across all distribution channels.
I have first-hand experience in developing a company in new regions, building and implementing the strategy.
I have first-hand experience in developing a company in new regions, building and implementing the strategy.
Manager Partnerships & Network Solutions
Hermes Europe GmbH
Since August 2015
Full-time
Hamburg
Germany
- Manages the network projects and the relationships with the international partners
- Defines, plans and leads the IT, operational and contractual integration of new international partners of the network
- Develops and improves continuously the IT systems and the processes
Senior Business Consultant
MetaPack
January 2014
to August 2015
Full-time
Hamburg
Germany
- Advised large new clients from the e-commerce and fashion industry in Europe on SaaS solutions to improve the online and omni-channel shopping experience and international growth
- Worked together with the local sales teams in France, Benelux, Spain and Germany
Business Development Manager
MetaPack GmbH
November 2012
to January 2014
Full-time
Hamburg
Germany
- Advise new clients from the e-commerce industry (focus on fashion) on delivery management solutions to accelerate sales, allow for international development and process optimization
- Speaker at the Salon du e-Commerce Paris 2013
eCommerce Sales Management
Netrada Management GmbH
January 2011
to November 2012
Full-time
Hamburg
Germany
- Acquisition of major international fashion and luxury brands (e.g. Versace, Tory Burch, Tamaris, Dim)
- Consultating approach throughout the process, from first contact into implementation phase
Country Manager France
BoD - Books on Demand GmbH
April 2008
to December 2010
Full-time
Hamburg
Germany
- Responsible for all aspects of the French market management and development
Account Management Assistant
Betsey Johnson
January 2006
to May 2006
Temporary Work
New York City
United States - New York
- Support account executives and wholesale processes
Market Research and Programm Consultancy Assistant
Eurosport
January 2005
to December 2005
Temporary Work
Paris
France
- Research & analysis to understand and forecasts the market behavior and opportunities
- Provide insights, strategic support and consultancy to the programming team
Marketing Research Intern
IKEA
June 2004
to August 2004
Internship
Nantes
France
- Marketing study to determine hot and cold areas in store to maximize sales and the effectiveness of the store layout
MBA - Master of Business Administration
Bowling Green State University, Graduate School of Business Adminsitration
June 2006
to August 2007
GPA: 3.6 (A)
AACSB accredited program
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AACSB accredited program
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JIRA
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Confluence
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Agile Methodology
Advanced
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MS Office
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Salesforce
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Google Analytics
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Typo3 - CMS
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English - fluent
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German - fluent
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French - mothertongue
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Italian - good
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E-commerce
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Intercultural Communication
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Business Development
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Interested in new ideas and ways of doing things
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Motivated by challenges
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Team Player
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Project Management
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Analytical; able to handle complex tasks with ease while paying attention to details
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Structured and organized
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