Details Personal Statement Name: Ms Caroline Gerber Country <strong>of</strong> Origin: FRANCE Languages: French Current Course: MSc Strategic Marketing Interests: Tennis (ranked in tournaments), Paris, international cultures, organising events (concerts). Proactive and results-������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ industrial biology (four years) and marketing (one year). Seeking to work in the phamaceutical and cosmetics industries, building on a strong scientific background and to establish relationships cross-functionally within an organisation. Key Achievements Exhaustive marketing research conducted for diversification strategy, Silliker, Cergy, France. Awarded highest grade, quality managment project, Ecole de Biologie Industrielle (EBI), Cergy France. Organisation <strong>of</strong> a successful annual school event �Gala��for the Entertainment Committee <strong>of</strong> EBI, 2008 - 2009. Qualifications: Curriculum Vitae: Ms Caroline Gerber Second Year <strong>of</strong> Engineering Cycle Ecole de Biologie Industrielle (EBI), Cergy, France Foundation Course Ecole de Biologie Industrielle (EBI), Cergy, France. 2007 - 2009 2005 - 2007 For more information, or to contact the team about any <strong>of</strong> our students, visit www.cranfieldsomcareers.info/contactus Page 1 <strong>of</strong> 2
<strong>Career</strong> History: Ecole de Biologie Industrielle (EBI): Academic Projects (Virtual Companies), Cergy, France (Sep 2008 - Feb 2009) EBI is an engineering school (duration <strong>of</strong> the course is five years), focussed on industrial biology where the research and development techniques, the industrial processes and the quality controls in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical and environmental industries are taught. � Developed, within a team <strong>of</strong> eight students, four projects, implementing the quality management process, marketing strategy, formulation and toxicological researches <strong>of</strong> three innovative products (�smoothie party�, the �tanning bubble bath��and the �luxury spot cream�). Evaluated every aspect <strong>of</strong> a new product development process by undertaking research (personal training) and by using the alumni experience. Presented these projects in front <strong>of</strong> a panel made up <strong>of</strong> members <strong>of</strong> administration, industry experts and consultants. � Carried out quality work by using creative techniques and scientific knowledge, as well asallocating the resources <strong>of</strong> the eight person team to maximum effect. Developed the marketing project with the �Talents' Nursery <strong>of</strong> Cergy, an agency seeking innovative ideas and sponsoring the best product <strong>of</strong> the class each year. Awarded top marks. Gala EBI 2009: Vice President <strong>of</strong> the Entertainment Committee -�Paris, France (Apr 2008 - Jan 2009) Gala EBI is a five year old event, run annually and organised by a 20 student team, to promote the school. The purpose is to assist and help the students, alumni and companies to network. � Built and managed the team <strong>of</strong> 20 people, co-operated with the team leader in the organisation <strong>of</strong> this event, with a budget <strong>of</strong> �35k for 1,000 people. Raised �6k within nine months by organising events (concerts, parties, personal jobs) and through company sponsorship, by a canvassing process, designing a partnership booklet in which the added value was explained, targeting companies, cold calling, then visiting ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Parisbas, Air Liquide and Silliker. � Improved the reputation <strong>of</strong> the school by relaunching the Gala, managing 95% participation within the students and administration members. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������-term relationship with the school. Silliker: Marketing Department, Internship - Cergy Pontoise, France (Jul 2008 - Sep 2008) Silliker provides food manufacturers, restaurants, caterers and retailers with consulting, testing, auditing, research and training services that assure quality, safety and nutrition. � Led market research to evaluate business diversification (new market, new services) for cosmetic product testing, by using scientific knowledge in cosmetics. Evaluated the business opportunities and potential to purchase a specialised laboratory, through competitor and financial analysis. Collected all the information about the cosmetic life cycle and conducted tests at each stage to meet authorities' requirements. Overcame the main difficulty, the service's lack <strong>of</strong> knowledge in cosmetics, (by using the help <strong>of</strong> the school's network). � Presented to the corporate marketing manager and from this Silliker decided to follow the suggested strategy and at the time <strong>of</strong> leaving, was considering purchasing a laboratory in the near future for this purpose. Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier (IRIS): Therapeutic Quality Assurance Department, (Intern) - Courbevoie, France (Jul 2007 - Aug 2007) Servier is the first independent pharmaceutical French group. It provides medicines for cardiology, diabetes, depression and artery disease. Servier is a manufactoring company, as well as a research laboratory. � Updated the database <strong>of</strong> the quality indicators <strong>of</strong> clinical studies during the development <strong>of</strong> medicine. Worked with a staff <strong>of</strong> 20 in the department to understand the problems with the current indicators and the expectations for the new ones. � Analysed the feedback and reviewed the indicators by fitting together some and deleting others. Submitted amendments by presenting the new database to the Director <strong>of</strong> the department. � Produced a draft for a regulatory document as the second stage <strong>of</strong> the project, �The Risks Prevention Plan��for a specific clinical study, by studying previous reports and collecting data from the doctors involved. As a result, the department is now more organised and more efficient. For more information, or to contact the team about any <strong>of</strong> our students, visit www.cranfieldsomcareers.info/contactus Page 2 <strong>of</strong> 2
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