jan. 98 to 2003
Société Média Sécurité
Partner (50% of the shares)
The Company
Human security company protecting goods and persons which served the markets of entertainment, malls and industrial warehouses within Paris area. With up to 140 agents, the customers positively recognized the "Quality” type organization and the internal training programs adapted to their specific needs.
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Missions
To create an economical and efficient structure within a stringent regulation environment. To develop stable and financially reliable customers.To manage teams having a strong temperament. To develop versatile training programs.
 
Achievements
Fully traceable company, computerized planning, accounting, pay, commercial and employee management.Acquisition of valuable Customers such as cities (Maunepas, Voisins le Bretonneux, Bois d'Arcy, etc...), events (Soccer World Cup, festival of Cannes,…) & entertainment shows, malls (Passage du Havre-Paris, Orléans), numerous shops. Contract value from $500 to $500,000 each.Set-up a functional organization chart with 3 executives (planning, administrative, commercial) controlling team managers who headed up to 140 operational agents.
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Feb. 97 – Jan. 98
Investment Projects
 
Owner
 
Objectives
To explore and evaluate financial opportunities for personal investments.
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Achievements

1) Project of a 50 room hotel in a spa resort, approval by the Commercial Chamber and the General Council (political administration). Completion of the plans and approval of the safety commission. Project aborted for administrative reasons.

2) Investment in a graphic art company.

 

 

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1991 - 1996
Lucas Assembly & Test Systems
Area Manager France, Belgium, Italy, Spain
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The Company
Based in UK, this branch of Lucas industries ltd. (50,000 employees), created and manufactured assembly and test equipment for the automotive and aerospace industries. The main applications were fluid management and measurement, assembly and test of powertrain assembly or sub-assembly. Besides these projects, the company produced and distributed a range of technical products mainly directed to the diesel specialists (test benches, smokemeters, small tools).
Missions
In liaison with the (over the border) engineering departments, to take in charge the representation of Lucas ATS on the Area markets and animate the distribution networks dealing with the "catalogue' products. This included the search for customers, the definition of the needs, the customer relationship, the planning follow-up during the development and the production phases, the installation logistics, the customer support and the relevant financial issues.
 
Main Projects

Citroën Vélizy (Engineering test bench for diesel injection applications). Valéo Spain (Impulse test bench for radiators). Peugeot Belchamp (Volumetric displacement measurement bench for brake systems). SAME Trémery (gasoline injector test bench). Renault Choisy (Diesel injection test bench. French Rail (injection Test Bench). Perkins/Renault Automation - Engine cold test station (relationship France/UK). ). Lucas Diesel (Engineering test benches). Lucas Aerospace (Fuel valve test bench). Distributed Products , launch of three new product lines.Project values: from $10,000 to $10,000,000.

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note: due to the recent takeover of Lucas by GM/TRW the branch is now mainly part of DT Industries).

 

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1982 - 1991
Stanadyne Automotive inc.
as of 1987
Sales Manager - Power Products Manager - Region II
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The Company
This American company of 3,500 employees is specialized in the production of Diesel fuel injection equipment, lash adjusters and other engine components. The other divisions, sold over the years, were producing single-hand faucets and powder metal products.
Missions
To insure the sales development near the European OEM and OES the products of the group. This function included the search for OEM customers, the need analysis, the product adaptations, the logistic Europe/USA, and, according to the country, the distribution network organization. To these missions is added the communication function (adyert., press relation, documentation, shows). The department budgeting and management, the product sales price and margin definitions belonged to the function.
 
Achievements

Diesel Fuel Heater in production at Citroën (France & Spain), at Renault (France) at Daf/Leyland (UK). Diesel Fuel Filters in production at John Deere (France). Business development with Valmet (Finland). Hydraulic lash adjuster technical introduction at PSA and Renault Products to the market through the Stanadyne networks (Europe & Middle East). Sales through the Service departments of Renault, Citroën, RVI, John Deere, Fiat, Iveco etc…. and various other distribution channels (Norauto, AD, etc…). Other products launch : generic fuel filters, dynamic timing tool kit, additives, etc… sold allover region II.

Annual turnover : $10,000,000.

 
1982 to 1986

Sales Engineer - Region II

 
Missions
Under the Manager Europe authority, to introduce in Europe the Stanadyne product range. and adapt the US products to the European markets. To study and implement a filter production plant in Europe. To develop European sources for the company parts commonly used in production (die casting, glass, fine-tool, springs, etc...).
 
Achievements

Sales activity as previously presented. Positive study covering the implementation of a filter production unit in France (the project was held for corporate reasons). A 35%+ cost reduction on die casting, glass and spring components was obtained and is still operant. Products adapted to the markets (technical and sales material). Annual turnover : Developing business.

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1980 - 1981
Airshield International
Assistant General Manager – Administrative Manager - Europe
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The Company
This American company of 350 peoples developed and produced air deflectors , speed limiters and fuel meters for heavy duty. The European branch distributed the line through its distribution network (mainly Shell).Under the mother company’s patent the European office has developed its own sources (Holland).
Missions
Under the authority of the General Manager Europe, to organize and to coordinate the administrative, accounting and logistic function of the activities of the European office. To manage the employee relations (10 employees, 4 managers) and administrate the sales and the procurements.
 
Achievements

International contacts. Development of the sense of responsibility.

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1976 - 1978
Ministry of Construction
Assistant Manager of the drawing department
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The Body
Branch of the Ministry in charge of the release of its technical drawings and documents.
Missions
To distribute and coordinate the work of the 8 employees of the department. To follow the department activity completion. To evaluate new processes.  
Achievements
First exposure to a management role, development of a fully automatic immerged (in earth) photographic systems.
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