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Project Coordinator for Life Cycle Management - Conducted feasibility studies with project team and implemented profitable projects (e.g. trade-in programs, software and hardware add-ons, training programs)

* Established the subsidiary of a Japanese company in the US (financial and administrative aspects) and developed financial relationships with business partners * Conducted survey (business, taxation, HR) to select best country / location for Technos' office in Europe and selected business partners * Responsible for finance, import-export logistics (Japan, US, Europe) and human resources * Selected a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to have them handle HR law compliance, employer liability management, etc., thus allowing Technos to focus on business * Developed and implemented a marketing communication plan to launch and promote Technos products

Joined a start-up (AIS) recently acquired by Philips with the mission of facilitating integration - Co-project leader for the launch of a new product (optical metrology) with focus on marketing; realisation of a binder for the sales force - Developed and implemented a comprehensive, integrated marketing communication plan for the semiconductor metrology line of products in the US - Coordinated on behalf of Philips a 1999 Copper-Critical Survey co-sponsored by SEMI; the outcome was outstanding results in PR coverage and building on the image of Philips Analytical as a key player for semiconductor metrology solutions

* Activity: Sales, application and service support of analytical X-ray systems in France and North Africa * Responsibility: Controller (Manager of F&A team) and marketing communication manager * Actively participated in the strategy and business plan definition and implementation

* Controller * Treasurer * Manager of Export Contracts (rural telecommunications turn-key projects) for Asia and Africa * Financial and Logistics aspects * Credit Manager * France and Export accounts

* Activity: Sales, application and service support of X-ray measurement equipment to the semiconductor industry in the US and Europe * Establishing company goals, strategic orientations, and business plan with HQ in Japan * Directing activities in the US and EMEA with profitability and customer satisfaction objectives * Managing cross-cultural team of employees involved in technical sales, application support, service and administration * Developing a marketing plan to grow business within the semi industry as well as in other markets (e.g. photovoltaics and pharmaceuticals) * Establishing long-term partnership with stakeholders * Prospecting and negotiating sales contracts with key accounts * Successfully negotiated sale of Technos' company assets in the US and Europe and transfer of key position holders to a leading provider of scientific instruments * Currently looking for a new professional challenge