Charles-Edgar Tallut
Event and Partnership Director
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Event management expert with 18+ years of experience specializing in large-scale exhibitions and strategic partnerships. Recently directed partner activations for Paris 2024 Olympic Games, managing multidisciplinary teams and achieving 95%+ partner satisfaction rates. Offering exceptional skills in premium hospitality coordination, logistics management, and building high-value partnerships that deliver measurable business impact.
Work experience
CLUB FRANCE / PARIS 2024 - Project director - Partnership & hospitality
Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français (CNOSF)Freelance
Feb 2024 - Oct 2024
9 months
Paris, France · Hybrid
mci group Strategic and operational mission – Paris 2024 - Olympic & Paralympic Games Managed partners' activations for Club France (both private and institutional partners), ensuring memorable hospitality experiences while aligning ambitious objectives with the highest standards of excellence. Key responsibilities: • Partner Activation Management – Developed and implemented tailor-made solutions to highlight partners' commitments and maximize visibility. • Premium Hospitality Event Coordination – Designed unique experiences for partners and their guests, ensuring high-level services. • Project Planning & Management – Supervised all project phases (conceptualisation, planning, execution) for complex initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget. • Cross-functional Leadership – Coordinated multidisciplinary teams (logistics, communication, technical) and managed external providers to guarantee top-quality deliverables. • Stakeholder Relations – Served as the main interface with private partners, sports federations, and institutional stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration and alignment with shared objectives. Notable achievements: • Developed activation strategies that significantly enhanced partner visibility and engagement. • Designed and managed innovative hospitality spaces, reflecting values of excellence, conviviality, and high performance. • Successfully led multiple complex projects simultaneously, achieving a partner satisfaction rate of over 95%. • Ensured strict budget compliance while delivering creative, tailored solutions that met stakeholder expectations. Through this experience, I have strengthened my expertise in large-scale event management, consistently delivering exceptional experiences and fostering valuable strategic partnerships.
mci group
Mar 2006 - Jan 2024
17 years 11 months
92300 Levallois-Perret, France
Exhibition & Partnerships Director
Dec 2021 - Jan 2024
2 years 2 months
92300 Levallois-Perret, France
As Exhibition & Partnerships Director, I successfully led the management of strategic partnerships for large national and international events. This role allowed me to combine leadership, logistics expertise, and business development to achieve ambitious objectives. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Partnership Management – Developed and oversaw partnerships for prestigious events such as Paris Peace Forum, inOut, Longines Masters, World Water Forum, EADV Congress, LPG Week, Dental Forum, Journées Francophones de Nutrition, and Journées Dermatologiques de Paris. • Team Leadership – Managed a 7-person commercial and logistics team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven approach. • Logistics & Technical Operations – Organised site inspections, technical visits, and venue assessments to ensure the feasibility and success of events. • Client Advisory – Provided personalised strategic recommendations and tailored solutions to meet client needs. • Engagement Strategies – Developed innovative action plans to strengthen partner loyalty and engagement. • Budget Management – Ensured rigorous budget oversight and achieved financial targets. • Negotiation & Procurement – Led tender processes, supplier negotiations, and comparative analyses to optimise event solutions. • Digital Development – Designed digital solutions to enhance partner experience and increase satisfaction. • Health & Safety Expertise – Implemented Health & Safety strategies to ensure participant security and compliance. Through this experience, I have strengthened my ability to drive high-impact partnerships, deliver exceptional event solutions, and lead multidisciplinary teams with a strong focus on excellence and innovation.
Exhibition & Sponsorship Manager - National & International Events
Mar 2013 - Dec 2021
8 years 10 months
Paris, France · Hybrid
Skills: Analyse des besoins · Français · Management · Planification, budgétisation et prévision · Prospection · Santé et sécurité · Gestion d’équipe · Digital · Gestion des prospects · Prospection commerciale · CRM · Développement commercial · Sens de l'organisation · Microsoft Excel · Ouverture d’esprit · E-commerce · Microsoft Office · Recherche de prospects · Travail d’équipe à distance · Coordination d’événements · Logistique événementielle · Système de gestion de base de données (SGBD) · Vente · Travail d’équipe · Plannings · Gestion du service client · Microsoft Word · Partenariat · Autonomie · Health & safety · Bases de données · Génération de leads · Anglais professionnel · Communication orale · Microsoft PowerPoint · Planification d’évènements · Gestion de projet
Sales & Logistics Coordinator - Exhibition & Sponsorship
Mar 2009 - Mar 2013
4 years 1 month
Paris, France
Skills: Analyse des besoins · Français · Planification, budgétisation et prévision · Prospection · Gestion des prospects · Prospection commerciale · Développement commercial · Sens de l'organisation · Microsoft Excel · E-commerce · Microsoft Office · Recherche de prospects · Coordination d’événements · Logistique événementielle · Système de gestion de base de données (SGBD) · Vente · Travail d’équipe · Microsoft Word · Partenariat · Health & safety · Administration de bases de données · Bases de données · Génération de leads · Anglais professionnel · Communication orale · Microsoft PowerPoint · Gestion de projet · Marketing de base de données
Sales & Logistics Assistant - Exhibition & Sponsorship
Mar 2006 - Mar 2009
3 years 1 month
Paris, France
Skills: Analyse des besoins · Français · Prospection · Gestion des prospects · Prospection commerciale · Développement commercial · Sens de l'organisation · Microsoft Excel · Microsoft Office · Recherche de prospects · Coordination d’événements · Logistique événementielle · Système de gestion de base de données (SGBD) · Vente · Travail d’équipe · Microsoft Word · Partenariat · Administration de bases de données · Bases de données · Génération de leads · Anglais professionnel · Microsoft PowerPoint · Marketing de base de données
Marketing & public relations internship
Barrière Group
Mar 2004 - Oct 2004
8 months
Hospitality market studies Production of sales & marketing materials Developing customer databases Promotion of the Barriere hotels & casinos on the UK market
Education
The University of Huddersfield
Master of Arts
2003 - 2005
2 years 1 month
ENC - Écoles Nantaises de Commerce
BTS (Equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts)
2001 - 2003
2 years 1 month