Stéphanie
Pilon
PROFILE
Thanks to a deep rooted interest in languages and
cultures, I am fluent in French, Spanish and English,
with good language skills in Mandarin and Portuguese.
I grew up in Canada and later lived and worked abroad
for 10 years, namely in China, Ivory Coast and
Dominican Republic.
Additionally, with more than 12 years’ experience in
project management and large-scale event
management (including the G7 Summit), I have
acquired extensive proficiency within these fields. As
an effective team player with good presentation skills,
contagious enthusiasm and a passion for excellence, I
manage multiple projects independently and achieve
the desired results. My colleagues know me for my
innovative ideas and open communication.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Director Global Accounts
2019 – present
Global Cynergies, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Worldwide hotel and venue sourcing solution
Conference Main Site Project
2017 – 2018
Coordinator
Global Affairs Canada, Charlevoix, Québec, Canada
Responsible for the overall logistics for the
conference's main site at the G7 Summit 2018,
Malbaie, Québec.
Supervised all logistical staff;
Coordinated logistics with national and
international security and secret services as well
as with all the international presidential
delegations;
Responsible for the hospitality, facilities, site
preparation and dismantling;
In charge of the layout of the meeting rooms, the
plenary rooms and the media center;
Responsible for event and budgets plan,
evaluation reports from start to finish.
Program Manager
2014 – 2017
Canadian Heritage, Gatineau, Québec, Canada
Responsible for all the main public events in the capital
region of Canada. Organisation of Winterlude,
Christmas Lights Across Canada and Canada Day.
Total number of visitors are more than 2 million each
year.
Created and developed event program plans and
timelines in accordance with the mission and
goals of the organization;
Stéphanie Pilon
18/02/1976
Canadian (Dutch work permit)--
WORK EXPERIENCE
Negotiated with a wide array of outside parties;
Managed a budget of $1,5 million and operations
plan for the program.
Project Manager and
2013 – 2014
Sponsorship Specialist
Canadian Heritage, Gatineau, Québec, Canada
The fundraising goal for the campaign was $285,000.
Percentage of donations achieved: 100%.
Created, shaped, executed and managed
fundraising campaigns and promotions and
managed all event activities.
Administrative Officer —
2012 – 2013
Division of Non-Proliferation
and Disarmament
Global Affairs Canada , Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Responsible for providing administrative support to the
director and 24 officers in a busy division dealing with
complex issues, including nuclear non-proliferation,
chemical, biological and conventional weapons and
space issues.
Research Analyst /
2011 – 2012
Performance Auditor
Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) ,
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Advised managers and principals on technical and
administrative guidelines related to the performance
audits of key projects in Montréal & Ottawa.
Emergency Operations Agent
2009 – 2011
— Emergency Watch Respond
Center (EWRC)
Global Affairs Canada , Ottawa, Ontario , Canada
Responsible for ensuring the safety of Canadians
traveling and working abroad through the provision of
technical support and guidance in emergency
situations. Ensured and oversaw the 24/7 monitoring
of world events as GAC’s first line of communication.
Triple Function
2006 – 2009
Canadian Embassy , Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Project Manager for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives:
Managed a $300,000 budget for projects in the
following 5 African countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia,
Sierra Leone, Benin, and Niger.
Events Conference Coordinator for Liberia:
Coordinated international conferences and all
arrangements involving event and budget plans,
logistical, technical managements and evaluation
report.
Antilopenlaan 5, 5645 AE Eindhoven, Netherlands
WORK EXPERIENCE
AWARDS
Bookkeeper:
Successfully negotiated with the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in Ivory Coast a tax reimbursement for the
Canadian Embassy in Abidjan by carefully analyzing 5
years worth of documentation (reports, invoices, and
receipts).
Certificate of Commendation
for Devotion to Duty and
Exemplary Work
Global Affairs Canada
STRENGTHS
SKILLS
Passionate
Languages
French
English
Spanish
Mandarin
Portuguese
Dutch
Communication
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree: Public
2011 – 2013
Administration
National School of Public Administration , Gatineau,
Québec, Canada
Master’s Degree: Governance
2010 – 2011
and Crisis Management
National School of Public Administration , Gatineau,
Québec, Canada
Chinese Mandarin
2006 – 2007
Beijing Culture and Languages University , Beijing,
China
Chinese Mandarin
Nankai University , Tianjin, China
2005
Bachelor's Degree: Asian
2003 – 2006
Studies (specialization in
Mandarin and minor in Arts)
University of Montreal , Montréal, Québec, Canada
CERTIFICATES
Etiquette Certification
Protocol Bureau
2018
Project Management
Professional Certification
Training
Project Management Institute
2014
International Bareboat
Skipper
International Yacht Training Worldwide
2011
Incident Command System
(ICS) Training
Global Affairs Canada
2010
Emergency Operation Center
(EOC) Pilot Training
Global Affairs Canada
2009
SAP Financial Training
Canadian Embassy
2007
Microsoft Office
University of Montreal
2003
2009
Leadership
Analytics
Creative thinking
Team-working
VOLUNTEERING
Event Logistic
2018
CISV, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Ensuring the timely transportation of all conference
attendees between Schiphol Airport and the venue.
Construction Coordinator
2015
Habitat for Humanity, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Volunteered to help building homes for the
underpriviliged.
Stage Coordinator for the Red
2015
Bull stage
Live Nation Entertainment, Dubai, UAE
Providing practical and organizational support to the
director, singers, stage crew and
technicians throughout the production process.
Project Coordinator
2006 – 2009
The Women's Shelter of Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, Côte
d'Ivoire
Ensured the coordination of the program to help
women affected by HIV/AIDS in their
personal and professional development.
HOBBIES
Exploring
distant lands
Capturing
moments
Feeling the
music
Arts & Culture
Cooking
Gardening
Sailing
Skiing
Cycling
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