VIRGINIE ROUYÈRE-ABRAHAM

www.linkedin.com/in/virginierouyere 702-***-**** ad005f@r.postjobfree.com Professional Summary

Seasoned High-End Personal Assistant and Chief of Staff with over 20 years of experience providing operational leadership for renowned iconic show director Franco Dragone, to support his Cirque du Soleil background caliber productions and current works, including Le Reve, The House of Dancing Water, and Celine Dion Las Vegas shows. Seeking a position as an assistant for a global executive, an A-list celebrity/artist, or a family by applying extensive experience in all aspects of project and staff management including initiative design and deployment, strategic executive-level relationships, executive-level problem resolution, financial management and major budget oversight, and cross-functional/inter-departmental team leadership. Continually exceeds expectations by creating valuable partnerships and works well with people at all levels of an organization including stakeholders, executive management, division leaders, team members, and clients. Skills

• Executive Support & Organizational Leadership

• Project & Operational Management

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Financial Resource Strategies & Accounting

• Executive-Level Problem Resolutions

• Strategic Pathways & Risk Assessments

• Large-Scale, Global, Complex Projects

• Stakeholder Relationships & Partnerships

• Sales, Marketing & Administrative Support

• Budgeting & Expense Control Management

• Professionalism, Discretion & Confidentiality

• Scheduling & Calendar Management

• Organization & Time Management

• Stakeholder & Partner Relationship Building

• Proactive & Responsive Customer Service

• Bilingual in English & French

• Excellent Verbal & Written Communication

Professional Experience

Creative Director 04/2022 to 08/2022

Madison Avenue Worldwide – Las Vegas, NV

• Overseeing daily operations, creating processes to improve productivity, and implementing a new database for client.

• Managing team producing high-volume graphic design for billion-dollar brands such as The Walt Disney Company.

• Serving as a coach/mentor to develop a small, talented team of designers to exceed company and client expectations.

• Establishing conceptual and stylistic direction for design projects as well as orchestrating the work of production staff.

• Coordinating photographers, writers, illustrators, web developers, prepress technicians, printers, and outside vendors.

• Collaborating with the company CEO to select vendors to supplement the work of the agency's creative department.

• Directing the creative vision for the firm's project work for a studio portfolio that uniquely communicates excellence.

• Playing a key role in pitches to prospective clients and client consultations as well as design/concept presentations.

• Leading projects to completion in a timely fashion, meeting goals for billable hours, and obtaining vendor bids.

• Maintaining a centralized, current vendor pool of photographers, illustrators, writers, developers, and other professionals.

• Participating in the marketing and promotion of the firm's services through developing marketing communications. Artistic Manager 12/2016 to 10/2017

Dragone/Melco – Macao

• Forecasted and reviewed budgets and negotiated annual show performance schedule for “The House of Dancing Water.”

• Supervised the Artistic Department Heads, managed show operations, and managed/negotiated/renewed artist contracts.

• Created and implemented production plans to meet goals around consumption and new audience acquisition.

• Managed and integrated marketing campaigns including overall artist awareness and assessed artist development needs.

• Created, negotiated, and managed marketing budgets for each assigned project and managed release schedules.

• Researched and evaluated customer needs, the changing industry landscape, and future market/cultural trends.

• Managed and leveraged strategic relationships with internal/external partner teams to drive key performance metrics.

• Collaborated with cross-functional internal teams (A&R, Brand, Digital, PR, and Finance) to coordinate opportunities.

• Maintained strong relationships with managers, agents, promoters, and commercial partners to facilitate excellence.

• Worked closely with Marketing Services to help build connection with new audiences and propose new ways to engage. Founder 03/2010 to 05/2020

Toit Emoi – Belgium

• Founded a residential and commercial organizing and design services company, the first of its kind in Belgium.

• Built business from ground up dedicated to improving space dynamics with regard to aesthetics, comfort, and efficiency.

• Grew start-up business to over $350K in recurring annual revenue with more than 100 regular customers in 10 years.

• Led all sales and marketing efforts as well as developed strong business value propositions and marketing messages.

• Successfully drove new business and generated a loyal, repeat customer base to ensure ongoing profitability.

• Managed all income and expenses to maintain a strong balance sheet and positive P&L and oversaw all accounting.

• Drove local sales efforts to personally produce more than 82% sales growth of $180K in less than 2 years from launch.

• Prospected with commercial entities to provide a competitive advantage over their existing service providers.

• Researched sources for developing prospective customers and determining potential while coordinating sales efforts.

• Developed annual/quarterly/weekly business plans, strategy, and forecasts to improve sales revenue and profitability.

• Collected and analyzed data on customer needs, problems, competitive activities, and new product/service potential. Previous Work History

Exhibitor and Sponsor Manager Associate – BaAm Productions for TwitchCon Paris and Las Vegas – 02/2023 to 10/2023 Lead Designer – Intuitive Solutions, Las Vegas, NV – 10/2021 to 07/2022 Lead Designer – The House of Vegas, Las Vegas, NV – 08/2020 to 09/2021 Assistant to the Director – Giuliano Peparini (Romeo e Giulietta), Verona and Rome, Italy – 2013 Assistant to the Director – Franco Dragone – 2003 to 2013 Artistic Development Director – Dragone HQ – 2005 to 2008 Company Manager – Dragone/A New Day (Celine Dion), Belgium and Las Vegas, NV – 2002 to 2003 Special Events Coordinator – La Baie, Hudson’s Bay Cosmetic Department – 2000 to 2002 Ticketing System Installation – Omniticket, Montreal, Quebec – 1996 to 2000 Education

École des Hautes Études Commerciales, Montreal

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Human Resources Management Hobbies & Interests

Sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on a 40ft sailboat

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