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Career History:
Ecole de Biologie Industrielle (EBI): Academic Projects (Virtual Companies), Cergy, France (Sep 2008 - Feb 2009)
EBI is an engineering school (duration of 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 of eight students, four projects, implementing the quality management process, marketing strategy, formulation
and toxicological researches of three innovative products (�smoothie party�, the �tanning bubble bath��and the �luxury spot cream�). Evaluated
every aspect of a new product development process by undertaking research (personal training) and by using the alumni experience.
Presented these projects in front of a panel made up of members of administration, industry experts and consultants.
� Carried out quality work by using creative techniques and scientific knowledge, as well asallocating the resources of the eight person team
to maximum effect. Developed the marketing project with the �Talents' Nursery of Cergy, an agency seeking innovative ideas and sponsoring
the best product of the class each year. Awarded top marks.
Gala EBI 2009: Vice President of 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 of 20 people, co-operated with the team leader in the organisation of this event, with a budget of �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
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Parisbas, Air Liquide and Silliker.
� Improved the reputation of the school by relaunching the Gala, managing 95% participation within the students and administration members.
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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 of knowledge in cosmetics, (by using the help of the school's network).
� Presented to the corporate marketing manager and from this Silliker decided to follow the suggested strategy and at the time of 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 of the quality indicators of clinical studies during the development of medicine. Worked with a staff of 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 of the department.
� Produced a draft for a regulatory document as the second stage of 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.
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