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Education and Technical Coordinator

Administration & Clerical

Marketing Professional with experience in project and event management, PR, athletics and entertainment. Expertise in sports marketing, strategic communications, and events. Strengths in managing budgets and building relationships. Olympian with great leadership qualities, well-versed multi-tasking, detail oriented, creative problem solver and proven team player. Technically proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, WRIKE project management tool. Bilingual French-English. Available to travel.

Organized Senior Nation Team (plan and overview travels, training camps and competitions), planned events for USA Synchro, developed new marketing, and communication strategy.

* Marketing strategy development 
* Sponsor prospecting
* Help set up the Juniors / Senior squad in the Bay Area
* Personal Assistant to the new head coach of the Olympic Team

Orchestrated New Outfit Sponsor to USA Synchro resulting in increased financial support. 
Supported creation of 2013 3-day coaches’ seminar, prepared videos (10,000 views in less than week) and presentations, resulting in seminar success and increased coaching performance.

Marketing Department liaison with PR agency
* Coordinate athlete/event PR 
* Communication of Speedo editorial and PR to sales staff, athletes, coaches, accounts
* Coordinate department and athlete input to PR agency

Department Support
* Work closely with all members of the Sports Marketing and Team Sales Departments to assist with special events, tradeshow, projects and other marketing initiatives
* Work with accounting to administer tracking of purchase reqs, invoice management and contractual payments
* Administrative responsibilities in support of all Sports Marketing and Team Sales Department projects and personnel
* Assist Sports Marketing Representatives with calls, emails and misc projects as they travel 

Event Support
* Administrative responsibilities in support of tradeshows, meets and clinics
* Assist in coordination of promotional and event programs with team dealers

SR Sports Marketing Coordinator

Performed 1331 shows at Mobil 5 Star, AAA 5 Diamond venue and supported show promotion by taking part of Public Relation Events. 

* Performs 10 shows a week 
* ?Participated in Public Relations events such as Latin Grammy Awards 2010, Black and White Party for AFAN Las Vegas 2012
* Hired as a relocation agent to integrate new cast members

Organized audition in France resulting 6 excellent new performers to enhance show.
Translated during training sessions and helped new performers to relocate successfully.
Rewarded “Employee star of the quarter” as result of outstanding performance.

Performer (Synchronized Swimmer)

Organized visitor vacations, planned events, and shared information for expatriates: housing, transportation, and recreation. 

* Concept developer of all marketing tools (logo, business cards)
* Manager and creator of social media sites (website/Facebook)
* Travel Advisor and Coordinator for vacations in Las Vegas and surrounding areas
* Organisation and Event planning

Organized successful vacations for groups, families and friends resulting in increased revenues.

Creator and Manager

Created and developed all visuals (website, business cards, social media), organized marketing strategy, and planned events (photo and video shoot, shows, special events).

* Communication advisor with possible partners, sponsors and clients 
* Organizer and Manager for special events

Established partnerships with swimsuit and cap brands resulting in increased equipment support.
Increased social media exposure of brand by reaching 1,000 likes on the Facebook in less than month.
Signed cover of famous American Magazine, resulting in increased numbers of contract signed.

Marketing & Communication Coordinator

Organized annual training camps, created functional scheduling, hired trainers on site and planned recreational activities for team members.

* Travel Manager for hotel, restaurant, car rental and training facility reservations
* Researcher and coordinator for trainers in relation with the needs and goals of their regular training staff
* Aquired show tickets for the athletes through network connections

Negotiated prices allowing federation to stay within budget and increase enrollment opportunities.
Hired new dance teacher for team responsible for helping establish stronger swimmers.
Organized two successful training camps resulting in increased performance.

Training Camp Organizer

Accomplishments with the Senior National Team
2009, Finalist, World Championships Team and Duet, Rome, Italy
2008, Olympic Games Finalist, Duet, Beijing 
2008, Finalist, European Championships Team and Duet, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2007, Finalist, World Championships Team and Duet, Melbourne, Australia
2006, Finalist, European Championships Team and Duet, Budapest, Hungary
2005, Finalist, World Championships Team and Duet, Montreal, Canada

Elite Athlete in Synchronized Swimming

Auditioned candidates for organization of the world championships, organized Canoe Sprint World Cup in Vichy, France, and managed event budget.

* Finance Organizer for event expenses
* Direct Marketing developer

Created chart of requirements for city candidates for organizing competitions increasing productivity.
Resolved issues during World Cup resulting in successful participant experience.
Selected city to represent France for International Federation resulting in France hosting 2015 World Championships

Intern as an event coordinator

Coached synchronized swimming beginners from the age of 7 to 14 year old. 
Organize and schedule training sessions
Design and organize annual Synchronized Swimming Show for the club. 

Synchronized Swimming Coach

Lila Meesseman-Bakir is an Education and Technical Coordinator at USA Synchro in Balboa Island, CA.

Lila Meesseman-Bakir

Lila Meesseman-Bakir

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The International School Of Hospitality

University Claude Bernard

University Pierre & Marie Curie