
Céline van Overdijk
Senior Communication & Event Manager
Salaire / Taux journalier
Bruxelles, Belgique
Mobilité : Bruxelles, Paris, ...
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Introduction
Communications and events expert with 15+ years at luxury brands including L'Oréal, LVMH, and The Bicester Collection. Proven track record in developing 360° communication strategies, managing high-end events, and leading influencer partnerships for prestigious clients. Now bringing this elite expertise to businesses and individuals through Black Catz Communications, delivering bold, personalized solutions that transform brands and elevate presence.
Expérience de travail
Founder - Senior Communication and Events professional
Black Catz
févr. 2025 - Présent
1 an 9 mois
Belgium Town, Wisconsin, États-Unis
– Collaboration freelance via la SMart pour des projets ponctuels. – At Black Catz Communications, we thrive on creativity and innovation. With more than 15 years of experience in this field, in companies like L'Oréal and LVMH, we specialize in delivering personalized communication and event services tailored to both businesses and individuals. – Our bold name and memorable logo reflect our non-conformist approach, ensuring each project stands out. With a focus on event organization, communication strategies, online presence management and public relations, we are dedicated to transforming your vision into an unusual yet perfect reality. – Explore our dynamic portfolio and discover how we can elevate your brand, your socials or even your fabulous private happenings! – CLIENTS: Brussels Coffee Show - Sothys - Bernard Cassière - Akileïne - Oufti - Tatou Productions...
Contributor - Bonsoir chez Vous
LN24
déc. 2024 - août 2025
9 mois
Bruxelles, Belgique
– Activité non rémunérée. – Bonsoir chez Vous is a flagship show on LN24, Belgium's 24-hour news channel. Broadcast in the evening, it combines current affairs debates and societal trends, all in a dynamic and friendly atmosphere. The show stands out for its diverse panel of contributors, engaging discussions, and a variety of guests, providing unique insights into the topics of the moment.
L'Oréal
sept. 2020 - déc. 2024
4 ans 4 mois
Bruxelles, Belgique
Brand Education Lead Skincare & Make-up Benelux chez L'Oréal
janv. 2024 - déc. 2024
1 an
Bruxelles, Belgique
– Develop the brand's Beauty Advisors engagement strategy. – Create brand's education plans, set objectives, prioritize, evaluate & share results. – Lead the skincare category and brand's training formats (blended learning O+O) and adaptation of training assets and tools. – Train the Retail Educators of the Retail Services team. – Identify the education needs for own L'Oréal Luxe beauty advisors and lead the service concepts and tools for POS. – Integrate BeautyTech devices and strategize their use. – Support the communication team on PR events. – Event organization – Stay updated on skincare trends, novelties and new discoveries
Brand Education Lead & Skincare Expert Benelux
févr. 2023 - janv. 2024
1 an
Bruxelles, Belgique
– Develop the brand's Beauty Advisors engagement strategy. – Create brand's education plans, set objectives, prioritize, evaluate & share results. – Lead the skincare category and brand's training formats (blended learning O+O) and adaptation of training assets and tools. – Train the Retail Educators of the Retail Services team. – Identify the education needs for own L'Oréal Luxe beauty advisors and lead the service concepts and tools for POS. – Integrate BeautyTech devices and strategize their use. – Support the communication team on PR events. – Event organization – Stay updated on skincare trends, novelties and new discoveries
Communication Brand Manager American & Designer Brands Benelux
août 2021 - févr. 2023
1 an 7 mois
Bruxelles, Belgique
– Participate in the development of the brand image, strengthen its visibility and perpetuate its reputation. – Contribute to the construction and implementation of a 360° external communication strategy consistent with the the brand's international communication strategy and the local business strategy of its entity. – Orchestrate integrated communication campaigns on major launches. – Create content for all local platforms and partners. – Organize and manage high-end local events, qualitative sponsorship, influencers partnerships etc. – Initiate and maintain relationships with all relevant stakeholders and key opinion leaders. – Participate in the brand's internal communication. – Social Media and Community Manager Kiehl's local Instagram/Facebook/Pinterest accounts. – Scrum/Agile way of working
Communication Brand Manager Lancôme Benelux
sept. 2020 - sept. 2021
1 an 1 mois
Bruxelles, Belgique
– Participate in the development of the brand image, strengthen its visibility and perpetuate its reputation. – Contribute to the construction and implementation of a 360° external communication strategy consistent with the the brand's international communication strategy and the local business strategy of its entity. – Orchestrate integrated communication campaigns on major launches. – Create content for all local platforms and partners. – Organize and manage high-end local events, qualitative sponsorship, influencers partnerships etc. – Initiate and maintain relationships with all relevant stakeholders and key opinion leaders. – Participate in the brand's internal communication. – Social Media and Community Manager Lancôme local Facebook/YouTube accounts. – Scrum / Agile way of working
Communication Director Luxury Division Benelux
L'Oréal
janv. 2016 - août 2020
4 ans 8 mois
Bruxelles, Belgique
– Develop brand image and visibility for Lancôme (2016-2020), Clarisonic (2016-2018), Kiehl's (2016) and ad interim punctual PR actions for Biotherm and YSL Beauté (2016-2019). – Leverage qualitative visibility in the Belgian & Dutch press. – Start and develop Influencer marketing & sponsored partnerships. – Outline the launches and ensure their proper PR implementation. – Organise high-end local events and participate to international happenings. – 360° Content Creation and asset management. – Team coordination of the other 3 PR managers handling the other Luxe brands in 2016-2017. – Social Media management & Community management for the local Facebook and YouTube Lancôme channels in 2019-2020.
Public & Press Relations Manager Benelux/Germany
The Bicester Collection
janv. 2014 - déc. 2015
2 ans
Maasmechelen, Belgique
– Contribute to the reflexion of communication and marketing strategy (quantitative and qualitative objectives). – Promote the village experience through organisation of press & VIP visits (B,NL). – Manage, monitor and analyse process and reporting tools (PR events, clippings, reviews, ROI). – Manage the appropriate budget and follow-up of PR budget. – Coordinate communication activities and adapt the COS & corporate communications tools. – Coordinate, oversee, follow-up all artwork of the press documents of the village and of COS according to group guidelines. – Manage PR calendar, briefings and liaison of PR activities towards MMV PR agency in Germany and COS team (e.g. press trips). – In charge of the organisation, welcome and coordination of International Press. – Daily work with journalists/editors to obtain well-placed, high quality editorial coverage in targeted press and media. – Update journalists and online/blog database and analyse for action planning. – Trade and travel press coordination with local and COS teams. – Work with the team, develop press events to promote Maasmechelen Village including proposals/ set-up/ management.
Public & Press Relations Manager Guerlain Benelux
LVMH
janv. 2011 - janv. 2014
3 ans 1 mois
Brussels / Rotterdam
– Develop and increase the presence of Guerlain in different media of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands – Maintain contact with all journalists in different media (magazines, newspapers, television, internet and social networks) and meet their demands. – Spread a positive image to the media according to the values of Guerlain. – Ensure the presence of Guerlain in quality media. – Work closely with the marketing teams on priorities. – Outline the launches, press conferences, sending out press releases and ensure their proper implementation. – Check the layout and translations of the dutch records and press releases. – Organise press conferences, national events and actively participate in international press conferences. – Develop outdoor events through an active search for opportunities. – Develop the construction of the yearly budget and monitor expenditures. – Establish regular reporting of results vs. competition. – Attend sales meetings and provide a summary of actions taken. – Supervise and determine the sponsorship of Guerlain makeup artists. – Manage sponsorings and patronage of the brand on an annual basis.
Event Manager
A&D Events Belgium
sept. 2008 - janv. 2011
2 ans 5 mois
Brussels / Hasselt
– Organisation and coordination of national events – Nacht van de Vlaamse TV Sterren 2009 and 2010, Tomorrowland 2009 and 2010, MTV Music Awards 2009, Press Conferences for the National TV channels of the SBS Group Belgium VT4/VijfTv, TMF Cool Brand Awards, Nickelodeon Kids Insights, Studio 54 VIP and private events. – Management of the website and other means of communication. – Writing newsletters, brochures, press releases and advertisements. – Client management and prospection – Invoicing and administrative tasks. – Organisation and coordination of the various productions. – Contacts and sponsors.
Field Marketing Staff & Planning Coordinator Nightlife & On-Trade
Demonstrate
déc. 2007 - sept. 2008
10 mois
Bruxelles, Belgique
– Field marketing for Diageo, InBev and Coca Cola brands in national events such as Rock Werchter, Pukkelpop, Eccentric, Quintessentially, Nacht van Exclusief, Studio 54 – Staff recruitment and organisation of castings. – Managing the planning and coordination of the staff. – Controls and field checks on the different sites. – Human Resources.
CRM Back Office Coordinator
Luminus
sept. 2006 - déc. 2007
1 an 4 mois
Hasselt, Belgique
Administration & Events Trainee
Versuz Venue
janv. 2005 - sept. 2006
1 an 9 mois
Hasselt, Belgique
Project Intern
Labretail
avr. 2004 - sept. 2004
6 mois
Bruxelles, Belgique
Formation
ECS (European Communication School)
Bachelor, Communication, marketing & PR
2003 - 2006
3 ans 1 mois
Institut de l'Enfant Jésus Lycée
CESS, Latin, Languages and Literature
1997 - 2003
6 ans 1 mois
Licences et certifications
SRA Skincare Essentials
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