
Lawrence Razzouq
Senior Project Manager | Luxury & Brand Development
Salary / Daily rate
Avignon, France
Mobility: Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, ...
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Creative professional with 10+ years bridging luxury retail, brand development, and music production. Proven track record of driving 49% sales growth, recruiting 165+ specialists, and managing international expansions for prestigious brands like Gucci, Serge Lutens, and Givenchy. I transform creative visions into measurable business results.
Work experience
Pianist | Arranger | Orchestration Specialist
Prince Of SynthFreelance
Oct 2021 - Present
5 years 1 month
France · Remote
Deliver technically demanding, virtuoso performances that reinterpret iconic progressive works with precision and creativity. Reorchestrate and arrange music with added drama, depth, and storytelling, blending classical, cinematic, and modern influences. Grow a global presence (@princeofsynth) by sharing original reinterpretations and engaging collaborations with music audiences.
Luxury Retail Experience Consultant
CXGFreelance
Nov 2019 - Present
7 years
France · Remote
Conducted discreet in-store evaluations for maisons including Gucci, Longchamp, Balenciaga, and Berluti, assessing client journey, service quality, and staff performance. Assessed sales teams’ knowledge of brand heritage, storytelling, and collections, ensuring alignment with each maison’s identity and standards. Delivered comprehensive reports with actionable insights, helping brands refine customer experience strategies and uphold retail excellence.
Aladinoo GroupFreelance
Sep 2021 - May 2025
3 years 9 months
Avignon, France
International Project Manager – Luxury Cosmetics Development
Jul 2024 - May 2025
11 months
Avignon, France
Drove the European expansion of Natasha Denona & Hourglass, coordinating with agencies in 6+ countries. Hired and integrated 25+ consultants, boosting brand performance and visibility and contributing to the agency's growth and expansion. Supported PR initiatives and flagship events, strengthening brand visibility across EU markets.
Project Manager – Arts & Events Division
Jan 2024 - Jul 2024
7 months
Avignon, France
Co-founded and launched a creative branch delivering luxury artistic experiences for leading cosmetics brands. Designed the visual identity (logo, website, visuals) and built a network of 200+ artists and creators. Led client meetings to define needs, budget & positioning, and proposed bespoke experiential concepts (engraving, gold-leaf, claw machines, advent calendars). Negotiated partnerships and contracts, ensuring premium execution and unique brand storytelling.
Luxury Talent Acquisition Specialist – Beauty & Fragrance
Sep 2021 - Jan 2024
2 years 5 months
Avignon, France
Recruited 165+ consultants across fragrance, skincare, makeup & haircare for Sephora, Grands Magasins, and luxury boutiques. Built a talent pool of 400+ profiles, giving the agency a competitive edge in retail projects and luxury showcases. Partnered with houses such as Cartier, Guerlain, Serge Lutens, Kilian Paris, Valmont, Shiseido, aligning staffing with brand DNA and retail expectations.
Freelance Operations & Brand Development Manager
Mas Des AgavesFreelance
Jan 2021 - May 2024
3 years 5 months
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Hybrid
Shaped the brand identity from inception, contributing to logo, packaging, and product design to ensure a premium and elegant positioning. Oversaw the creation and production process, sourcing factories and artisans to bring creative concepts into refined, market-ready products. Developed the website and sales channels, securing placements in concept stores and high-end retailers across the South of France.
Co-Founder & Operations Manager – Fashion Projects
Moonatomic, Spicy Jams & Marcelo BurlonFreelance
May 2019 - Jan 2021
1 year 9 months
Paris, France
Spearheaded fashion collections from concept to launch, collaborating with artists and shaping design vision. Directed operations and business development, managing international production in China and Portugal and ensuring quality and timely delivery. Built and maintained websites and digital platforms, crafting brand narratives and engaging target audiences.
Serge Lutens
Nov 2015 - May 2019
3 years 7 months
Paris, France
Boutique Manager - Les Salons Du Palais Royal
Oct 2018 - May 2019
8 months
Paris, France
Led and mentored a team of 4, maintaining high standards of client experience and boutique operations. Drove sales growth, achieving a 13% increase, and supported product launches and PR events. Suggested event initiatives to enhance brand visibility and client engagement, implemented by the store team.
Store Manager – Galeries Lafayette & Printemps Haussmann
Sep 2017 - Oct 2018
1 year 2 months
Paris, France
Managed and developed two teams of 8, ensuring excellence in client service and staff performance. Oversaw operations, sales, and reporting across both flagship counters, achieving a 21% increase in combined sales. Proposed creative in-store event concepts to elevate visibility, engagement, and the customer experience; executed by operational teams.
Brand Manager – Sephora Champs-Élysées
Nov 2015 - Oct 2017
2 years
Paris, France
Managed store operations, team performance, and client experience in alignment with the brand’s identity and luxury positioning. Trained and coached the sales team on sales techniques, consumer behaviour, client communication, and brand storytelling. Achieved a 49% increase in sales, demonstrating strong commercial impact and effective brand leadership.
Sales Manager
GIVENCHY
May 2015 - Dec 2015
8 months
Paris, France
Led and coached the sales team, improving client interactions, product expertise, and luxury service standards. Drove sales growth and performance metrics through targeted strategies to maximise revenue and client engagement. Managed store operations and visual merchandising, ensuring a refined boutique environment aligned with the brand’s high-end positioning.
Marketing Specialist
INFLIGHT MEDIA MARKETING FRANCE PAR ABREVIATION IMM FRANCE
Sep 2014 - May 2015
9 months
Paris, France
Supported luxury brand campaigns (Givenchy, L’Oréal, etc.), coordinating advertising placements across in-flight media channels. Assisted in campaign planning and execution, ensuring alignment with client brand standards and timelines. Monitored and reported on campaign performance metrics, providing insights to optimise reach, engagement, and brand visibility.
Community Manager
Teads
Mar 2013 - Jul 2014
1 year 5 months
Paris, France
Developed a comprehensive database of key US blogs, categorised by sector (fashion, automotive, etc.), to support the company’s US expansion. Assisted in preparing and integrating operations for opening the US branch, contributing to market entry strategy and localisation. Collaborated on data organisation and influencer mapping, ensuring targeted outreach and alignment with brand goals.
Education
ISG Institut Supérieur de Gestion
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
2012 - 2014
1 year 11 months
University of Wales
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
2010 - 2012
1 year 11 months
Royal Jordanian Air Academy
CPL/IR
2005 - 2008
2 years 9 months