Jérôme Sicaire
European Commission (DG TRADE)
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Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
About Me
Experience in EU’s external policies (European Commission, DG TRADE). Private sector experience notably in an EU's business association (BusinessEurope), a French Champagne company and a consulting firm.
European Commission - DG TRADE
European Commission
Since June 2017
Brussels
- Working in DG TRADE,
Directorate E (Neighbouring Countries, Industry, Goods, Regulatory Cooperation and Public Procurement),
Unit E3 (Industry, Goods, Energy, Customs and Origin).
European Commission - DG TRADE
European Commission
October 2016
to February 2017
Brussels
- Bluebook traineeship in DG TRADE,
Directorate G (Trade Strategy and Analysis),
Unit G3 (Market Access, Industry, Energy and Raw Materials).
BUSINESSEUROPE - European Public Affairs
BUSINESSEUROPE
May 2015
to August 2015
Internship
Brussels
- Monitored EU policy developments in the European Parliament
- Worked on EU socioeconomic governance
- Took part in the European Social Dialogue
Maison de Champagne VIRGINIE T. - Brand Manager
Champagne VIRGINIE T
September 2013
to May 2015
Full-time
Brussels
Belgium
- Responsible for 5 European markets (Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, UK) and the USA
- Coordinated all aspects of the brand
- Managed public relations
- Managed a team of 3 people in Brussels and PR Agencies abroad
Volunteer - Project Manager
AEGEE
September 2013
to June 2014
Volunteer Work
Brussels
Belgium
- Project description:
Responsible for the Y-Vote Convention in Brussels which took place in April 2014. The Convention focused on different existing visions of how the European Union should develop, taking into account geographical, social, economic and political aspects. - Took part in developing the content ofr the 5-day Convention
- Responsible for the selection of a Panel of 25 candidates from all over Europe
- Managed logistical aspects
- Took part in communication activities
Participant - Conference on Nationalism in Europe
AEGEE (European Students' Forum)
February 2014
Volunteer Work
Lublin
Poland
- As part of the European Students' Forum (AEGEE), I have been selected for participating in a Convention in Lublin (Poland) on the thematic of «Nationalism in Europe» which took place in February 2014.
Voluntary Work
Erasmus Student Network Strasbourg (ESN)
January 2012
to May 2013
Volunteer Work
Strasbourg
France
- Advocated for a Social Erasmus program; a project that aims to motivate exchange students to give back to the local community under 3 main areas of action: education, environment and charity
- Created and held a new event under my supervision: exchange students were invited to donate the clothes they no longer used to local charity organizations
- Participated in official events (e.g.Open Doors Days at the University of Strasbourg and at the European Parliament) and organized festive,cultural and sport events
- Managed a team of 12 people to welcome volunteers and provide them with accommodation in the run-up to the organisation's International Section meeting held in Strasbourg in March 2013.
Responsible for Marketing and Communication
Vital Smarts France
September 2011
to November 2012
Apprenticeship
Strasbourg
France
- Marketing and communication:
- Developed an overarching marketing and communication strategy, including efficient transposing of US corporate marketing and communication material on the French market
- Worked on online corporate communication activities
- Developed an overarching marketing and communication strategy, including efficient transposing of US corporate marketing and communication material on the French market
- Market analysis:
- Analysis of product performance against competition and thorough analysis of the company's brand image and brand identity on the European and American markets
- Analysis of product performance against competition and thorough analysis of the company's brand image and brand identity on the European and American markets
- Event management
- Organised conferences, Debates, Networking events
- Organised conferences, Debates, Networking events
Marketing Analyst Mission
Alsace Lait
March 2012
to May 2012
Strasbourg
France
- Mission conducted with EM Strasbourg Business School for the yoghurt brand "Savoie Yaourt"
- Panel distributors studies
- Analysis of the evolution by segment of price, by brand, by flagship products, numerical distribution
and all-commodity distribution - Average monthly sales and consumer surveys
Market Research Analyst
Europartner-solar
July 2009
to September 2009
Internship
Würzburg
Germany
- Conducted a PESTEL analysis (Political, Economic, Social, Technological,
Environmental and Legal analysis) on the French market of photovoltaic energy - Submitted a report on the benefits/advantages or lack thereof upon entry on the French market
Journalist Trainee
Journal Sud-Ouest
August 2006
to September 2006
Internship
Bordeaux
France
- Performed desk research on topical issues
- Set up interviews
- Published written articles under my name
Master in European Economics and Public Policy Analysis (College of Europe)
College of Europe, Brugge (Belgium)
September 2015
to June 2016
A mixed Master's degree in political science and European economics.
Specialisation in European public policy analysis.
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Specialisation in European public policy analysis.
Executive Master in European Union Studies (ULB-IEE)
INSTITUT D'ETUDES EUROPÉENNES DE L'UNIVERSITÉ LIBRE DE BRUXELLES (ULB), Brussels (Belgium)
September 2014
to June 2016
Master's program in European Law, Economics, Politics & History.
Program in evening classes.
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Program in evening classes.
International Master in Management
EM Strasbourg Business School (Program Grande École), Strasbourg (France)
September 2010
to November 2012
Master's program in Business Management/Administration, program Grande Ecole.
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Title of publication: How to be competitive on the Single Market for Small and Medium Enterprises of
services in a B to B environment -through Brand Image & Innovation.
Date of publication: 12/2013
Name of publisher: EM Strasbourg Business School
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services in a B to B environment -through Brand Image & Innovation.
Date of publication: 12/2013
Name of publisher: EM Strasbourg Business School
Bachelor in Humanities (Year 3) - "Langues Etrangères Appliquées"
Universität Salzburg, Salzburg (Austria)
September 2008
to July 2009
Studies in German and English:
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- International relations
- Business Economics
- European Law
- International Marketing
- British and German affairs
Bachelor in Humanities (Year 2) - "Langues Etrangères Appliquées"
Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg University, Bamberg (Germany)
September 2007
to August 2008
Studies in German and English:
- International relations
- Private law
- Public law
- European Union community law
- Trade Law
- British and German affairs
Bachelor in Humanities (Year 1) - "Langues Etrangères Appliquées"
Université Michel de Montaigne (Bordeaux 3)
September 2006
to July 2007
Studies in French, German and English:
- Economics
- Comparative Constitutional Law
- British and German affairs
Holder of French High School Diploma (baccalauréat) and American High School certificate.
Scholarship obtained in order to study in the United States of America (2005-2006).
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Scholarship obtained in order to study in the United States of America (2005-2006).
- Experienced in interactions with a variety of stakeholders (public and private)
- Experienced in working in a multicultural environment.
- Active listener with ability to make compromise while positively impacting individuals' involvement and productivity.
- Capacity to resolve conflict and set a common goal in group projects.
- Ability to make decisions and take initiative in a high paced working environment.
- Experience in organizing events
- Experience in drafting press releases
- Drafting Briefings/Speeches
- Writing and editing reports
- As part of my responsibilities at Champagne VIRGINIE T., I analysed market figures and market forecasts for effective decision
- As part of BUSINESSEUROPE, I monitored relevant policy developments in the European Parliament related to employment and social affairs dossiers, in particular the EMPL, LIBE, FEMM and ECON committees and informed the advisers of important developments
- For BUSINESSEUROPE and 30 federations, I conducted an assessment of the way in which the European Commission and Council addressed national employment and social policy challenges, within the framework of the European Semester, in the 2015 country specific recommendations
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Conducted a research project within the previous company I worked for and as part of my Master's degree.
The project required excellent communication skills (interviews of CEOs, executives) and analytical skills (competitor monitoring, benchmarking, legal and political analysis).My project led the company to re-evaluate its business marketing strategy.
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I was responsible for the selection of a panel of 25 candidates for a 3 day-conference (Y-Vote Europe)
in Brussels for the AEGEE organization. I equally provided my assistance in terms of logistics and
administration of the event itself. - My position as a trainee journalist required a high level of multitasking and I developed an excellent priority system balancing workload between setting interviews, planning transportation, writing articles and managing photographers' schedules.
- As a Brand Manager responsible for 5 European markets as well as the USA, I recruited interns and managed a team in Brussels as well as PR agencies abroad.
- French : mother tongue
- English (level C2)
- German (level B2)
