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Laurent VERNET
Head of the Marketing Department , Non-profit and Non-departmental Public Body of the Scottish Government promoting food industry
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Solid skills in management and leadership. Good practice in developing strategies in a limited resources environment, in supporting implementations, in monitoring and in reporting progress to objectives. Extensive communication (bilingual: Fr, Engl), networking experiences with officials, stakeholders and media. Successful track record in leading a team to deliver objectives on time and on budget
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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
Professional Experience:
Head of the Marketing Department (Edinburgh, UK) April 2006 - current

Running the day-to-day marketing department of a non-profit organisation including staff in the UK and abroad. Managing the department budget. Preparing and agreeing five-year and annual marketing strategies including relevant budget with board of directors and Chief Executive. Leading, delivering and reviewing department projects supporting agreed strategies. Identifying and pursuing potential sources of incomes. Liaising with Media and Key Opinion Leaders on marketing issues regarding the sector and the organisation
Education:
Scottish Enterprise Rural Leadership Programme, Certificate of Achievement – October 2011- March 2012 – Scottish Enterprise
- Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation, Certificate of attendance - November-December 2011- International NGO Training and Research Centre (INTRAC)
- Introduction to Rights of Refugees and Displaced People, Certificate (e-training) – July 2011 – Human Rights Education Associates (HREA)
- Essentials of Humanitarian Practise, Certificate – January 2011 – Redr UK
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Open - December 2006 Open University, UK
- Post-master (DESS) in Food Sector Economics - June 1993 - Université de Nantes
- Master of Arts in Economics. - June 1991- Université de Nantes, France

Affiliations and Achievements:
- Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity (UK): Tajikistan (May 2012), Argentina (2009), Kyrgyzstan (2007 – Leader), Kyrgyzstan (2006)
- Private visits to charities: Sierra Leone (2010), Kyrgyzstan (2008).

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    Years of Experience:
    15-20 years
    Highest Qualification:
    Masters
    Languages:
    English, French, Spanish
    Nationality:
    France
    LinkedIn Profile: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/laurent-vernet/31/552/59
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