Sarah Futhazar

BWA Yachting exists to help managers, captains and crew with the increasing demands of managing a modern superyacht. As the Operations Manager of BWA Yachting, I had in charge the operations of the whole French Reviera area, from Marseille to Nice.

While managing a team of 11, my role was to ensure we delivered the best level of services to our clients. These services go from fully integrated global packages, the handling of a single port call, to last minute specialist concierge… Show more

BWA Yachting exists to help managers, captains and crew with the increasing demands of managing a modern superyacht. As the Operations Manager of BWA Yachting, I had in charge the operations of the whole French Reviera area, from Marseille to Nice.

While managing a team of 11, my role was to ensure we delivered the best level of services to our clients. These services go from fully integrated global packages, the handling of a single port call, to last minute specialist concierge requests. We also provided advance itinerary planning and implementation of every aspect of a yacht's trip. Show less

As Master Yachts' marketing and communications manager, I was in charge of creating and implementing the company’s brand, communication and marketing strategies via all channels (events, print, web and social media).

I was in charge of the production and update of all brand materials, sales documents and business templates, ensuring that they are always consistent with Master Yachts’ image and values, and that they are easily available to the team.

I was also responsible for… Show more

As Master Yachts' marketing and communications manager, I was in charge of creating and implementing the company’s brand, communication and marketing strategies via all channels (events, print, web and social media).

I was in charge of the production and update of all brand materials, sales documents and business templates, ensuring that they are always consistent with Master Yachts’ image and values, and that they are easily available to the team.

I was also responsible for internal communications, helping Master Yachts achieve its goals by building understanding and engagement.
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- Property administration and project support
- Set up and preparation of newly acquired properties
- Fine art purchasing and custom projects coordination
- Organization of private events
- Purchasing
- Inventories
- Wine collection management
- Recruitment and training
- General administration: translations, data base maintaining

Responsible of all printed and on-line documents for 13 trade fairs per semester taking place is various French cities, working closely with the graphic design company (Encre Bleue, Marseille).

PRINT
• Paper programs, invitations and visit guides creation: design directions, coordination of the writing, printing and sending, quality control

ONLINE
• Newsletter design directions and writing, quality control and sending coordination
• Participation in the communication and… Show more

Responsible of all printed and on-line documents for 13 trade fairs per semester taking place is various French cities, working closely with the graphic design company (Encre Bleue, Marseille).

PRINT
• Paper programs, invitations and visit guides creation: design directions, coordination of the writing, printing and sending, quality control

ONLINE
• Newsletter design directions and writing, quality control and sending coordination
• Participation in the communication and marketing strategies prior to the events: follow up of the pre-registrations and take necessary communication actions
• CRM: visitor segmentation, profile analysis, satisfaction studies, campaign and database management
• Website: day to day updating of the different home pages, events, conferences and various practical informations
• Mobile application updating

ON SITE
• On site signing: coordination of location, design and message of each sign
• Setting up of contests and prizes for visitors during events – organization of prize retrieving, information to visitors and claim handling
• Management and training of hostesses teams (up to 20) welcoming visitors Show less

Free-lance solo stewardess and cook on motor and sailing yachts up to 120m. (Gap year)

• Project manager for the European Solar Days (aimed at raising public awareness of solar energy): liaising with potential sponsors, setting up network and media partnerships, management of communication tools (direct-mail campaigns, social networks, website management…) and general project coordination (communications plan, budget, subsidies)

• Logistics manager for French exhibition halls at overseas trade exhibitions (in Germany and Spain, under the Ubifrance label): design of a… Show more

• Project manager for the European Solar Days (aimed at raising public awareness of solar energy): liaising with potential sponsors, setting up network and media partnerships, management of communication tools (direct-mail campaigns, social networks, website management…) and general project coordination (communications plan, budget, subsidies)

• Logistics manager for French exhibition halls at overseas trade exhibitions (in Germany and Spain, under the Ubifrance label): design of a 300 m2 exhibition hall, recruitment and coordination of exhibitors, communication and logistical support.

• Conference organization at trade exhibition: program conception, recruitment of speakers, membership of the pilot committee at the ENR Fair (GL Events) and the Energaia Fair (Enjoy Montpellier).

• Management of the communications department:
- Management and coordination of web projects
- Media relations (national and international, in collaboration with a specialized news agency)
- Creation and graphic design of information material
- Recruitment and training of interns
- Document translating (French<> English) Show less

• Creation and graphic design of communication tools and information material
• Responsibility for relations with television designers, magazines and independent outlets
• Event organization
• Setting up of new sponsorships, partnerships and accounts
• Customer relations and loyalty schemes

Event organization, press relations, updating of the Consular website, writing of press articles and of the monthly newsletter, brochure lay-out, press review, translation at press conferences (United Nations, Club de la Presse)

Artist interviews and article writting
Graphic design
Custommer relations (advertising, invoicing...)