Agnes Thiery

Advertising Director

The first online magazine for the French speaking community in the US.
French Morning is a new e-magazine, directed to the French speaking community living in the US as
well as French people traveling to the US.
It combines a community-based magazine and a city guide, with local editions – the first one in New
York. French Morning is a local service for a global community.

I'm in charge to develop the advertising of French Morning with the companies in New York.
Acquire new sponsors

www.frenchmorning.com

athiery@frenchmorning.com

Sector: Press and editorial

Associee

I was in charge to open a new concept store l'Exception Francaise to promote the french designers to get a new eye, another image of the Luxury : the REAL one

Sector: Luxury Goods and Cosmetics

Public Relation Manager

Since 2006 I worked on one project in Contemporary Art :

Euro Talents is a Association which promotes european contemporary artists : painters, sculptors, photographers, designers, interior decorators,creators....
My fonction :
-Manage the press operation (press release) and the partneship for the different projects ;
- Create and organize Art events
- Realization of a new concept for the collectors and the Art lovers : travel around the international fair like the Armory Show in New York, art weekend.

Sector: Art and Culture

Event’s Communication Manager

Developed innovative event programs to gain American public interest and exposure of French culture and business for the new Consul & staff. Management of events, marketing and public relations ranging from 25 persons to more than 500.

Vice President (Communication & Public Relation)

Institute of approx. 359 persons providing conference and event planning organization, primarily for Franco-American groups.
_ Coordination of more than 19 group activities to promote networking and interaction among members: team sports, park walks & picnics, rollerblading, biking, etc.
_ Contribute columns for monthly newsletter; Layout Editor. Design and content editing of new website: www.acceuilnewyork.org.
_ Initiated first Membership Party for 80 persons: casual, "no budget" affair to meet and greet others affiliated with the Institute- well received.
_ Lead institute meetings: Operational & Administration Committee, General Assembly.

Director of Events / Coordinator & Organizer

Comité des Associations (Committee of Associations)
Director of Events (association member) New York
- Volunteers coordinator, management of service contractors and decorations for the grand ball celebrating Bastille Day (French independence day) held at Hotel Pierre. Over 1500 people attended, major press coverage.

French-American Aid for Children
- Coordinated the design and arrangement of decorations, management of volunteers and services for annual "Ball des Berceaux" held at the Plaza Hotel. One of the more sophisticated fundraiser events of the year. Over 500 in attendance.

Sr. Project Manager Marketing/Sales

Second largest phone corporation in France. Transferred to HDQ to improve marketing strategy and develop new promotional products.
- Oversee staff of 4, averaging 10 new campaigns a year to develop and implement. Ranging from weekly to monthly based promotions (i.e. limited edition pink phone available only on Valentine’s Day.)
- Direct entire communication process between the development of a product to it’s inception in the sales department:
- Identified new market, developed aggressive strategy: student services in May 2001.

Sales Representative

Marketing & Audience Development manager covering all distribution channels in the region: B-2-B, Voice, Data and Mobiles. National customer base totaled 10 million+.
- Goal: to conquer a majority stake in a government dominated market. Efforts resulted in 35% market share in only 2 years.
- Sales rep trainer for region and channel exclusivity development manager ("Espace SFR" and "E-Phone"). Key to promote exclusive SFR brand-only stores, based on excellent products and customer service.
- Marketing and negotiation strategies for distribution: exclusivity, incentives and promotions for both distributors and new clients (i.e. free phones, discounts for packages).
- Research, analyze market information; formation and initiation of vendor networks, client sectors, and demonstration of latest products & technology.
- Establish and solidify client relationships and prospects by proactively visiting and communicating on regular basis.

Sector: Telecom Operators