Paris, Île-de-France, France
I’m a dynamic professional with a unique blend of experience in cost management, business development, and engineering, currently driving value as a Business Developer / Cost Manager at Duarte & Baker in Paris. With a career that spans across multiple sectors and geographies, from managing complex construction projects in India to executing marketing strategies and financial oversight in France, I bring a multifaceted approach to project and business success. My journey started in civil engineering, where I led high-impact infrastructure projects, optimized budgets, and coordinated diverse teams to deliver results under pressure. Transitioning into the marketing space, I honed my skills in communication, digital strategy, and brand development, helping organizations grow their presence and connect with audiences. Now, I leverage both technical and strategic skills to manage project costs, provide critical financial insights, and ensure projects stay on track and within budget. Core strengths: Project Cost Planning & Budget Control Stakeholder Communication & Reporting Strategic Marketing & Brand Positioning Project Lifecycle & Risk Management Cross-functional Team Coordination Data-Driven Decision Making Passionate about solving problems, streamlining operations, and constantly learning, I thrive in environments where I can blend analytical thinking with creative execution. If you're looking to connect over project management, cost control, or marketing innovation, let’s talk!
Leading cost management and commercial strategy across projects in the UK and Europe. Overseeing financial performance, contract management and risk control, while contributing to business development, strategic bids and market expansion. Supporting revenue growth, client retention and long-term commercial positioning.
Strategical advice - Commercial and Business Development strategies internally - Set up Construction RollOut processes for International Retailers like Costco - Client Account Management of Costco Cost Management - Create Cost Plans, and budget control reports - Manage project lifecycle costs - Assess and monitor budget changes & provide reports
-Assist in defining/implementing the company's marketing action plan -Create communication materials (web content, newsletters, emails, business presentations) -Animate the company's social networks -Assist on creation of presentations for prospects -Creation of capability statement
- Creating and prioritizing strategic cold-calling and prospecting initiatives to generate new business in the form of qualified opportunities to build a sales pipeline - Following up on leads and conducting research to identify potential prospects within defined territories/segments - Identifying key decision-makers within prospective accounts to determine the budget and timeline - Building and cultivating prospect relationships by initiating communication and conducting appropriate follow-up in order to move opportunities through the sales funnel - First point of contact for inbound sales queries and user messages - Learning general business acumen, Cloud technology, sales psychology - Maintaining knowledge of all service offerings of the company and supporting in writing new business proposals - Social media marketing, monitoring and posting on blogs, forums, and social networks, website and social media optimization - Assist in the creation of signage, circulars, mock-ups, e-mail campaigns, online promotion, etc. - Contribution to the significant ongoing development of operational processes
- Completed 6 major projects by coordinating different stakeholders and 60+ employees. - Implemented, followed, and monitored the various KPIs such as workability, quality control, and project completion. - Elevated revenue by 40% during my tenure through timely project management, scheduling, evaluation & stakeholder management. - Managed procurements, execution of works, and work distribution. - Handled contracts, scheduling, cost control, estimation, and budgeting. - Acted as the point of contact between the stakeholders, investors, and clients. - Involved in major construction projects with a variety of scopes and services. - Delivered all projects on time and within budget constraints. Skills gained : Brand-awareness | Account management | Project scheduling | Market Research | Identifying new opportunities | Negotiation | Budgeting and Cost Analysis |
- Work distribution, execution of works, planning, and design discussions with architects. - Material quality control, employee safety, activity logging. - Producing weekly and monthly reports of the projects. Skills gained: Resourcefulness | Team building | Risk Management | Task and Quality Management | Talent Management | Safety Control | Material Procurement
During this work experience, I was part of the Project Implementation teams at two sites (CherryPick and Aldea) - Cultivated insights in construction management by following the execution, monitoring, and achievement of the project in progress. - Learned the various facets of Project handling such as Resource Management, Scheduling, Quality Control, and Accountability.