Charline Kempter

Experience

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  Mapaero

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Bilingual Project Coordinator (Intern)

  SME pioneer in water-based paints for aircraft industry with presence in 5 countries.Coordinated update of CRM software.• Responsible for communication between IT and sales teams. Achieved needs-based analysis of sales representatives in 4 countries. • Analyzed and updated customer databases. Wrote comparative study. Assisted the sales management team in their daily work (BtoB).• Reviewed international sales performance to create accurate balance sheet.

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  Lidl in Deutschland

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

  Data Analyst

  - Controlling and analyzing the security management dysfunctions in all Lidl supermarkets in the South-West of France- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Excel: presented the findings on charts and graphs (by supermarket, by store manager, weekly/monthly evolution)- Daily calls to affected supermarkets to investigate the dysfunctions- Report findings to all Store Managers affected- Weekly meetings with the Department Head to report the issues identified and mitigate the risks

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  북한인권시민연합 Citizens' Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (NKHR)

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  International Communication and Development Assistant

  NGO offering support to North Korean refugees, advocates domestically and internationally.Contributed to the international development of the NGO by raising awareness on French social networks.• Distributed petition to French entities and informed about NGO’s actions. Increased collection of signatures by 5%.• Delivered the first French translation of website, 30-page human rights reports, and booklets tailored to a French-speaking public, while taking into account cultural differences. Show less

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  FACCNE ⎮ French-American Chamber of Commerce, New England

  Oct 2014 - Jul 2015

  Business Services Coordinator

  3rd leading FACC in the USA with 400 members, 5000 professional contacts. Non-profit organization.In charge of FACCNE’s business services, provided support to French companies in New England.• Evaluated needs of 80+ prospects/clients, from startups to large companies. Formulated, negotiated and implemented customized business proposals by liaising with local service providers and C-level executives.• Wrote and distributed all content for social media platforms. Increased social media audience by 30%.Co-founded “Services Committee” to redefine, market and promote FACCNE’s services.• Submitted benchmarking report which led to creation of new services. Created marketing material and redesigned website.• Increased productivity by standardizing client requests processing for better time-management and reporting.Created and organized the first ‘Grow your Business’ event.• Managed event planning and logistics while partnering with local organizations. • Designed all outbound marketing campaigns for this event.Coached new volunteers and interns on TYPO3 and Constant Contact platforms. Show less

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  CCI France Costa Rica

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2018

  Business Services Unit Manager

  1st leading French Chamber of Commerce in Central America. Non-profit organization.Managed the Chamber’s business services, provided support to French companies on the Costa Rican market.• Advised 20+ entrepreneurs and companies per month, helping them develop strategies to settle in Costa Rica and develop new business. Formulated, negotiated and implemented customized services (databases, trade missions, market studies).• Promoted French trade fairs in Central America, developed action plans and increased Central American visitors by +15% for the food fair SIAL 2016.• Wrote and distributed all content for social media platforms. Increased social media audience by 30%.Represented Business France Mexico, the French agency for export promotion, in Costa Rica as a subcontractor.• Organized the first official mission of a delegation of 10 representatives and officials of the Port de Dunkerque. Followed economic diplomacy subjects for the Ambassador and the Economic Department based in Guatemala, then Panama.• Monitored business opportunities for French companies and wrote 30+ sector-specific briefings.• As tourism correspondent of the Embassy, organized and made the Goût de France operation a durable success by increasing by +30% the number of participating restaurants in the country. Show less

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  Québec Government Office in Atlanta

  Apr 2018 - Mar 2021

  Trade Attaché - Southeast US

  - Support companies from Québec in their efforts to export and develop in the Southeast USA, with specific focus on Clean Technologies, ICT (FinTech) and Life Sciences (HealthTech).- Advise and provide practical, operational support to Québec-based companies, helping them to develop U.S. market entry strategies and develop new business within the U.S.- Organize missions in the U.S. for Québec based-companies- Monitor opportunities- Develop a network of high-level contacts in the above mentioned sectors- Develop strategies and action plans geared to these sectorsCovered states: Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. Show less

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  French-American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Southeast

  Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

  Board Member
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  Québec Trade Office in Silicon Valley

  Mar 2021 - now

  Trade & Innovation Attaché - Western US

  International Business Development to support Quebec-based startups and SMEs to develop strategic partnerships, investments, and customers in the Western US. Helping US corporates source technology solutions out of Quebec.03/21-08/22 Proactive sectors: Aerospace, ClimateTech and ICT (fintech, cyber, telco, SaaS).08/22 - 04/23 Proactive sectors: ICT (co-lead for the US), Life Sciences and Aerospace + Innovation + social media manager 05/23 - now Proactive sectors: Technology (lead for the US), Life Sciences and InnovationCovered states:Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaï, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Show less