
Karo-Lyne Leclere
Senior International Event Manager
Salary / Daily rate
Lisbon, Portugal
Mobility: France, Belgium, ...
Freelance
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
International Event Manager with 10+ years delivering high-profile events across sports, fashion, and corporate sectors for brands like LVMH, Vogue, Red Bull, and UEFA. Proven expertise in managing complex logistics, VIP relations, and stage production for large-scale international events with flawless execution. Fluent in 4 languages, I bring seamless cross-cultural coordination and crisis management to ensure your event exceeds expectations on time and within budget.
Work experience
Palm Springs Production
Apr 2022 - Present
4 years 7 months
Lisbon, Portugal
Event Manager (Production, coordination, stage management, logistic)
Apr 2022 - Present
4 years 7 months
Lisbon, Portugal
– Managed international events in various sectors, ensuring seamless execution and budget compliance. – Coordinated logistics, stage management, and multilingual communication for large scale event, Sports, Fashion, Corporate, B2C, Film and Music festivals. – Led teams to deliver stress-free event experiences, resulting in successful global events and roadshows. – Event Logistics & Production: Expertise in coordinating complex logistical operations for events of all sizes. – VIP & Stakeholder Management: Skilled in delivering high-quality services for VIPs and managing relationships with key stakeholders. – Cross-Cultural Adaptability: Extensive experience working across diverse countries and cultures, ensuring smooth international operations. – Team Leadership & Communication: Strong communicator with the ability to lead and motivate teams, ensuring aligned goals and successful event execution. – Multilingual: Fluent in English, French, Polish, and Portuguese, allowing seamless interaction in global settings. – Problem-Solving & Crisis Management: Adept at managing unexpected challenges and ensuring events run smoothly under pressure.
Event Production Manager
May 2023 - Oct 2023
6 months
Paris, France
As Event Production Manager for a corporate event for Movinmotion, I led the organization of the 10 years anniversary event, managing all logistics, stage management and coordinating with suppliers and teams to ensure smooth execution from start to finish.
Event Project Manager Portugal
Magic Travels
Oct 2024 - Jun 2025
9 months
Lisbon, Portugal
Event Retail Assistant Venue Manager - Euro 2024
Fanatics / UEFA
Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
3 months
44 Dortmund, Germany
– As part of the UEFA EUROS 2024 retail operations, I assist in overseeing the logistical operations related to retail activities at the Dortmund Stadium and Dortmund Fan zone. This includes coordinating inventory management, ensuring smooth distribution and setup of merchandise across retail spaces. – I collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline logistics, maintain supply chain efficiency, and ensure the timely delivery of products, all while contributing to an exceptional fan experience during the tournament.
General Stage Manager
Expertise Event / Kiloutou
Jun 2024 - Jun 2024
1 month
Paris, France
– I managed general stage operations for a B2B convention, supervising technical setup and speaker coordination. This role involved ensuring that all logistical and technical elements ran smoothly to deliver a successful event.
Event Logistic coordinatoor
LVMH
Apr 2024 - May 2024
2 months
Barcelona, Spain
– For the Barcelona Park Güell 2024 Fashion show, I oversaw transportation logistics, coordinating venue setup, team operations, and VIP needs. My role was to ensure a flawless execution that aligned with the brand's high standards.
General Stage Manager
Veolia
Mar 2024 - Apr 2024
2 months
São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
– I was responsible for overseeing the general stage and logistics at a B2B seminar, ensuring a seamless execution of all technical aspects. I worked closely with event teams to manage schedules and ensure the event met client expectations.
Logistic & General Stage Manager
adidas
Jan 2024 - Feb 2024
2 months
London, UK
– I coordinated logistics and managed the general stage setup for several events and brand activation. This included ensuring the smooth delivery of the event across multiple locations, managing teams, and overseeing logistical operations.
Partnerships Manager
Dinard Festival du Film Britannique & Irlandais
May 2023 - Oct 2023
6 months
35800 Dinard, France
– I was responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key sponsors and partners. My role involved negotiating sponsorship deals, ensuring partners received valuable exposure, and coordinating collaborative initiatives to enhance the festival's profile. I worked closely with stakeholders to create mutually beneficial opportunities, delivering on partnership agreements while contributing to the overall success and growth of the festival.
Logistic Tour Leader
Global Cruisers
Apr 2023 - Oct 2023
7 months
Miami, FL, USA
– I was responsible for logistics management across multiple international cruise tours, ensuring flawless coordination with local teams and providing a high-quality experience for guests throughout South America and Europe.
Backstage production & Logistic Manager
Vogue
Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
4 months
Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
– For Vogue's fashion show in Florence, I handled the logistical and event management and Backstage management, ensuring seamless coordination between teams, overseeing the venue setup, and delivering VIP services to meet high expectations.
Event Production Manager
HUGO BOSS
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
6 months
Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
– I coordinated the event production, logistics and technical setup for a VIP birthday party during the Cannes Film Festival organized by Hugo Boss, ensuring the event's success by managing all aspects of logistics, vip relations, and stage operations.
Sport Event Production & Logistic Manager
Red Bull
May 2022 - Mar 2023
11 months
Los Angeles, CA, USA
– I managed event production and logistics for multiple sports roadshows across the US, North America, and the UK. My responsibilities included overseeing logistical operations, coordinating with sponsors, and ensuring that each event ran smoothly.
Weyou Group
Apr 2017 - Feb 2022
4 years 11 months
Paris, France
Event Manager (B2B conferences & summits)
Jun 2019 - Feb 2022
2 years 9 months
Paris, France
– Management of the event coordinators team – Full-service Meeting Planning to include: – Create and manage integrated marcom campaigns (Communication, PR, Media, Digital Marketing, Social Media) – Partner with cross-functional team consisting of: – Event Strategy, Engagement Managers - Summits and Conference organisation/planning – Events Partner Managers for strategy and execution for high-priority corporate trade shows and events – Building and managing Unbridled's relationship with clients and Decision makers – Liaison to other Unbridled departments and subcontracted partners responsible for executing different program elements including creative, production, gifting, travel, registration – Detailed timeline management including all program elements – Exhibit grace under pressure (dealing with deadlines and fast turn-around requests) – AV/Production liaison – Attendee registration – Rooming list management – Transportation/Manifest management – On-site program management and on-site team – Oversee all aspects of program – Financial Accountability - budget management and program reconciliation – Communication with clients at all levels of organizations, written and conversational – Plan and conduct site inspections/planning trips with clients and other team members – Lead as part of planning team on larger and more extensive programs – Embody the Unbridled brand and culture, including: character, change, credibility, and community – Building long-term relationships with VIP – Regular reporting of data to the board of Directors – Adhere to contract agreements including customer satisfaction – Tracking and managing Profit & Loss of all accounts – Overviewing the pricing strategy and dealing with promotional marketing – Post-event analysis/report
Event Coordinator (B2B conferences & summits)
Apr 2017 - Jun 2019
2 years 3 months
Paris, France
Workplace meetings / IT & IT Security Meetings / Security & Safety Meetings: – Full-service Meeting Planning to include: – Building and managing Unbridled's relationship with the client – Liaison to other Unbridled departments and subcontracted partners responsible for executing different program elements including creative, production, gifting, travel, registration – Detailed timeline management including all program elements – AV/Production liaison – Attendee registration – Rooming list management – Transportation/Manifest management – Other Vendor sourcing and contract negotiation – On-site program management – Oversee all aspects of program – Primary client contact responsible for providing excellent service and managing changes throughout – Manage contract Travel Director and on-site team – Financial Accountability - budget management and program reconciliation – Create online program resume within Unbridled resume template – Communication with clients at all levels of organizations, written and conversational – Plan and conduct site inspections/planning trips with clients and other team members – Lead or work as part of planning team on larger or more extensive programs – Embody the Unbridled brand and culture, including: character, change, credibility, and community – Prospecting new business opportunities – Cold calling potential clients / businesses – Building long-term relationships with relevant businesses – Regular reporting of financial data to the board of Directors – Adhere to contract agreements including customer satisfaction – Tracking and managing Profit & Loss of all accounts – Customer Profitability Analysis – Overviewing the pricing strategy and dealing with promotional marketing – Develop procedures for improvement across the company
Media specialist / Media planner
Ink - we are travel media
Jun 2016 - Jan 2017
8 months
London, UK
– Prospecting new business opportunities – Cold calling potential clients / businesses – Advising clients about various advertising solutions and finding the best fit objection handling and negotiation – Building long-term relationships with relevant businesses – Meet and exceed individual daily, weekly, and monthly activity and sales goals – Dealing with contracts (contract negotiations with key customers and suppliers) – Developing sales through existing customer accounts and finding new business opportunities – Forecasting and analysing sales through Salesforce and Excel – Regular reporting of financial data to the board of Directors – Adhere to contract agreements including customer satisfaction – Tracking and managing Profit & Loss of all accounts – Customer Profitability Analysis – Overviewing the pricing strategy and dealing with promotional marketing – Develop procedures for improvement across the company
EMEA Marketing Manager
UNITEDPRINT SE
Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
10 months
London, UK
– In charge of sales, service and marketing operations in the UK – Dealing with contracts (contract negotiations with key customers and suppliers) – Developing sales through existing customer accounts and finding new business opportunities – Forecasting and analysing sales through Salesforce and Excel – Regular reporting of financial data to the board of Directors – Adhere to contract agreements including customer satisfaction – Tracking and managing Profit & Loss of all accounts – Customer Profitability Analysis – Overviewing the pricing strategy and dealing with promotional marketing – Develop procedures for improvement across the company
Event Coordinator
Art Actuel Communication
Jun 2014 - Sep 2015
1 year 4 months
Canterbury, UK
UK & USA Art & Movies Roadshows – Assess the site (H&S, accessibility, times of year venue available for event / private hire use, site services such as licences, marquees, staging, define stakeholders & parties that should be informed / consulted about events, promoter/artiste liaison, venue hire rates, etc) and advise on what can and can't be done in terms of events, fundraising activities and venue hire. – Liaise with the Headteacher and Business Development Manager to understand any restrictions on working within the school and review & agree all health and safety requirements. – Produce a framework and full project plan for events & for venue hire packages including calendar scheduling & programming, capacity & restrictions and budget planning & forecasting. – Negotiate contracts with opera, galleries, museum, & theatre companies, artistes & agents, catering companies, planners, staging & marquee companies etc. – Work with the charity's design agency on promotional literature and website development, put in place invitation processes for events and liaise with the local council on licenses and parking for events. – To plan and deliver a portfolio of events and promote the events – To ensure all events are managed to a standard commensurate with its standing and reputation, on budget and, where applicable, to achieve maximum potential income – To monitor and report on expenditure against set budgets
Event Coordinator
Sundance Institute
Mar 2013 - Nov 2013
9 months
Los Angeles, CA, USA
– Coordinating the yearly submission, external and internal review and selection process for the Fund, including corresponding with artists, tracking submitted materials and soliciting updates. – Recruiting Fund domestic and international screeners (i.e. reviewers) in alignment with the Fund priorities and DEI values. – Coordinating screeners orientations and remaining their main point of contact throughout the year. – Coordinating the Documentary Fund committee panels including the preparation of application materials and bio sheets, liaising with panelists to ensure they are set up for project review, preparing payment requests and liaising with Finance to process payments. – Coordinating grantee onboarding and orientations. – Coordinating the grants disbursement process, including preparing award notification letters, tracking deliverables, liaising with the Legal Department to draft, deliver, and execute grant agreements, liaising with the Finance Department to disperse grant installments in a timely manner. – Coordinating the crediting process, from being the main point of contact for grantees regarding crediting approval, to liaising with funders regarding their acknowledgement and tracking grantee deliverables. – Coordinating the grant closing process, working with the Finance and Legal Departments to ensure grants are closed for grantees within an established template and answer contract questions. – Generating and dispersing grantee communications, including welcome packets, collaborating with the Communications team to issue press releases, drafting letters of recommendation, and developing blog posts. – Supporting the periodical updating of the Fund application, as well as the launch of periodical open call for submissions, liaising with both the Tech and Marketing teams. – Providing logistical coordination and support during the Sundance Film Festival
Education
Westminster Business School
Master's degree, International Marketing and Communication
2013 - 2014
1 year 1 month
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Histoire, critique et conservation de l'art
2011 - 2013
2 years 1 month
The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL
Architecture & Historic Urban Environments
2011 - 2013
2 years 1 month
Licenses & certifications
Fire Marshall and First Aid
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