Gregoire Jacques

Experience

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  Les Tcheroux

  Jul 2002 - Aug 2002

  Student Windsurf Teacher

  My first student job. Windsurf teacher.

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  Groupe Mestdagh

  Jul 2003 - Aug 2004

  Student Job

  First experience with a student job during the all year.

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  Bacardi-Martini

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Student-Sales

  Student job for a summer within this multinational.

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  Sherpa.be S.A.

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Student-Accounting service

  First student job with a foot in the world of events.

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  Brico

  Jun 2006 - Mar 2010

  Student

  As a student, I worked for 10 rows (painting, decoration, ...) in the largest Brico (DIY store) in Belgium.

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  PowerPress

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2007

  Student-CEO Assistant

  By assisting the CEO, I was in charge of his daily calendar, his appointment schedule, ... I followed him all day and helped him with whatever I could do.My experience in Los Angeles helped me improve my English.

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  Minotaur

  May 2010 - Sept 2011

  Within this family business, I was able to develop my knowledge and my learning. My tasks included: - Logistics, Planning, Communication, Team management and / or Budget management on many national and international projects, for government (Belgium) and private companies - Events for several ministries during Belgium's presidency of the European Union. - Creation of an ephemeral museum for the annual PSA group event in Spain. - Annual exhibition of the Astrid group (SA under Belgian public law). - Numerous events for various companies (Proximus, Peugeot…) Show less

  • Project Manager Jr

    May 2010 - Sept 2011

  • Student Event Coordinator

    May 2010 - Jul 2010
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  Best Of Publishing

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2014

  - Creation of the exhibition "Entreprendre en Wallonie" (Customer approach, Logistics, Planning, Communication, Budget management, Creation of graphic charter and so on).- Organization of numerous exhibitions and conferences (Digital Marketing First, Mobile Summit, Social Media Summit, Marketing Automation Summit, E-Commerce Summit, Social Media Forum, Mobile Forum, Digital Marketing Forum,…).- Logistics for the European Business Summit, Entreprendre/Ondernemen, Ondernemen in Vlaanderen and Energie 2013/2014 exhibitions. Show less

  • Project & Event Manager

    Nov 2011 - Oct 2014

  • Event Coordinator

    Aug 2011 - Nov 2011
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  Novelty Benelux - Alpha Company

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

  Sales & Communication Manager

  During the opening of a new Novelty office in Brussels, I had the opportunity to work directly with the management on commercial and communication strategies. I also managed the logistics part within this small structure.My tasks included:- Search for new markets.- Logistics of rental equipment.- Account Manager.- Online communication.

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  Various Companies

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Various short-term positions in the events world in Belgium and Paris

  Transition between Belgium and France. During this period, I worked for several companies on short assignments.

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  PETIT FORESTIER

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Logistics Manager - Trade Show / Events Department

  PETIT FORESTIER, a family business founded in 1907, is the only European rental company specializing in refrigeration with more than 60,000 refrigeration products - vehicles, furniture, containers combined.EXHIBITIONS DEPARTMENT - COOL EVENT Cool Event, Petit Forestier offers for hire “cold in all its forms” and a multi-product offer - vehicles, furniture and refrigerated containers - specifically selected for BtoB and BtoC events (national / international) thanks to to the largest European refrigeration park, to the best of technology.My tasks include: - Event project management- Anticipation of needs for national and international trade fairs and events - Negotiations and management of suppliers- Logistics management of transport and set-up at trade fairs Show less

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  NTT Ltd.

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2021

  Event Production Manager

  I use a solutions-based approach in designing, creating, and executing Events. I work directly with the customer from reception of the Event order through to the completion of the Event and any post-event discussions and follow-up.Furthermore I manage the event team (Western Europe) on a day to day basis. This includes working with Sales, Operations, other Events teams and external partners.I master Audio Conference but also Adobe Connect, Webex, BlueJeans, Teams and Webcast. Key activities & Tasks- Effective team management delivering reliability, effectiveness and readiness.‐ Allocation of resources (internal and external when needed) to ensure SLA's and hosting requirements are met, to include provision of event schedule and hosts.‐ Regular quality control of Event booking, hosting and aftercare process.‐ Management of direct reports, to include performance reviews, training and mentoring, and managing any personnel issues.‐ Follow up of the Team KPI's‐ Serve as point of contact and subject matter expert, to customers and Sales on Events‐ Book, schedule and provision Event activity as well as host and execute post production work.‐ Troubleshoot and resolve real-time service issues‐ Update job knowledge and databases through documentation and communication with managers, the Client Care team and others within NTT Cloud Communications. Show less

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  Notified

  Nov 2021 - now

  Senior Streaming Event Manager