| CHRISTOPHE PONÇON
39, Rue Lavoisier Mobile : + 336 99 92 0800
92500 Rueil-Malmaison, France E-mail : christophe@poncon.net
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Oct 2003- Up today
Consultant
Valorization of lands and beaches on the Pacific Ocean, southern part of Nicaragua, Central America. Development of a wild zone on the Pacific Ocean and sales on the US Market.
1999-2003 US-Fly Ltd, Victoria Mahé Seychelles : Founder. Creation of a saltwater fly-fishing destination in the middle of the Indian Ocean, known today as one of the best place Worldwide with 90% occupancy and US$ 2.5 millions in sales.
1992-1999 Les Fontaines Médicis, retiring home :
Founder and partner in charge of the sales, finding and selecting the lands, getting the administrative authorizations. Creation of « Les Fontaines Médicis », chain of specialized houses for retired people around Paris, France, over 500 bedrooms built with innovative concepts.
1991-1992 Christophe Ponçon Consultant
Tax and IRS consultant for top end managers in Paris, France
FF 15 millions sales in 6 months
1988-1990 Zéla France SA., printing and design of commercial brochures
Sales manager
1983-1987 KIS Photo USA
Salesman in Manhattan, General Manager in Ohio and Vice President of New England
N°1 salesman in Manhattan (NYC), then opening the Ohio’s offices, hiring and managing 25 salesmen within 6 months and then Vice President of “KIS Photo” in charge of New England, USA. Introducing the one-hour photo processing with US$ 15 millions in sales after the first year.
1981-1983 Aura France S.A.R .L
Sole owner
Exporting French artisan delicatessen products in the Middle and Far East, North America and Europe.
1979-1981 VALRHONA, Associated Biscuits group, Reading UK
Export manager of « Valrhôna », chocolate brand of Associated Biscuits, UK. Opening the US and Japanese markets.
Stagier with « Tailleur Transit », selling bulk sea transports for “CAST” in Lyon, France and in charge of customs clearance.
Mid time and ¾ times stagier during my studies of International Trade.
Reserve Captain in the French parachutists
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
1976 Parachutist officer Toulouse, France
1978 Master International Trade, Lyon, France
1980 Management training “Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Lyon, France”
1983 Sales training New York, USA
1985 Management training Boston, USA
1991 Tax and IRS training in Paris, France
LANGUAGE SKILLS
French - Mother tongue
English - Fluent
Spanish - Excellent
Arabic, Japanese – Just the few words to break the ice |
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