Samia Hadj Mimoun
Freelance Consultant : Events, Tradeshows and Communication
43 years old
Driving License
France
Professional Status
Freelancer
Open to opportunities
About Me
Senior global communications and events professional with 20 years experience, specialized in international events for pharma, medical device companies and scientific research institutions. Experienced in project management, event planning from conception to execution, contract negotiation and vendor management. Consistently exceeds customer expectations through the development and execution of events which are aligned with business strategies and objectives while paying careful attention to timelines and budgets. Exercises diplomacy and cultural sensitivity in managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Is your organisation looking for assistance with events management, a busy tradeshow season or an extra pair of hands for an overloaded team member? Let me jump in and help you meet your strategic and operational goal.
Available for freelance projects.
Is your organisation looking for assistance with events management, a busy tradeshow season or an extra pair of hands for an overloaded team member? Let me jump in and help you meet your strategic and operational goal.
Available for freelance projects.
International Communication Strategist
Alnilam Communication
Since June 2016
- Organized and managed more than 50 congresses and events (50-800 attendees) in Europe in the medical device field. Directed European trade show strategies followed by the events execution in close collaboration with the marketing stakeholders and leadership for 5 different divisions. Events being face to face, and since 2020 remote or hybrid.
- Experienced with public institutions tenders in the research, development and innovation field: tenders editing with strict regulations and guidelines, tenders analysis followed by suppliers' selection and complete roll out from briefing to final kick off. Directed 3 annual events working closely with the governance: 2017, 2018, 2019, face to face events.
International Senior Tradeshows and Events Manager
STRYKER, Paris, France
August 2011
to May 2016
France
- Managed company trade show participation and events in international markets. Championed communications and events strategies and programs proactively across organization with regular presentations to Senior Management.
- Organized 6 international sales meetings (300 to 800 attendees). Managed 100 conferences over the past 5 years in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Collaborated with sales teams, international and local marketing teams and support functions across Europe, Latin America, Asia and the United States.
- Led the President’s Club program for outstanding sales achievement. Defined incentive rules and criteria in alignment with business objectives and pushed the boundaries to design unforgettable experiences for the sales teams.
- Directed Global marketing projects and developed expertise in relationship building and collaboration in a cross-functional team comprised of diverse groups and languages.
- Managed annual budget of over $6M and negotiated vendor contracts for international events and tradeshows. Reduced the operating department expenses by 10% year over year while maintaining the same volume of activities.
- Received Marketing Excellence Award for outstanding performance when partnering with peers, 2012.
- Received Divisional Award for event management creativity and dedication to the teams, 2013.
EMEA Communication and Events Specialist
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC, Paris, France
March 2006
to July 2011
France
- Coordinated, planned and implemented major international tradeshows and events to maximize message impact and return on investment.
- Organized 50 International tradeshows and sales meetings (150 to 900 attendees).
- Implemented tradeshow strategies based on divisional marketing objectives.
- Led booth design and related communication activities (35 to 75m²) across Europe.
- Managed annual budget of 400K€ for four medical divisions (with a strong focus on Interventional Cardiology and Interventional Neuroradiology).
Project Manager
KOBE, Lyon, France
March 2005
to December 2005
France
- Led communication and event initiatives for pharmaceutical customers in France. Organized lectures and participation in medical conferences including creative content, execution, on-site logistics and attendee participation. Aligned event activities and communication to ensure the integrity of medical content.
- Managed relationship with the AFD (Association Française des Diabétiques) exclusively for GlaxoSmithKlein and interacted with Key Opinion Leaders in Diabetes Care. Organized 48 conferences in 9 months.
- Managed annual events budget of 250K€.
International Certificate in Management and International Business
International School of Trade and Economic Development, Ecole 3A, groupe IGS, Lyon, France
2001
to 2003
Associate Degree, Business Administration, DUT Techniques de Commercialisation
Université Claude Bernard, Lyon, France
1998
to 2000
