CV - Alex Dewez
Directly relevant experience
- Eleven years of combined translator, project management and executive assistant experience in international - English and French speaking settings with extensive written translation, technical writing and editing in both languages.
Six years of experience in international development through European Commission and World Bank financed projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2017 - current
Freelance Photographer & Videographer - Hudson Valley, NY
Extensive fine art photography that has been shown in NYC, the Hudson Valley and Miami
Filmed, edited and delivered several music videos for Grammy nominated artists and new talent on both the east and west coasts
Commercial photography for album covers and inserts for various jazz artists.
2014 - 2016
Harvey House, Catskill NY
Owner/operator/curator of a boutique hotel / art gallery.
Renovated a historical house in the Village of Catskill and turned it into a small boutique hotel
Operated the hotel successfully for two years and achieved top reviews on Expedia and received articles in several publications including Elle Decor Italia.
2013 - 2014
Harvey’s Counter, Hudson NY
Owner/operator of an art gallery/boutique that brought together for sale artwork and artisanal objects by both American and international artists (French, Argentinian, Canadian etc).
2010 - 2013
Freelance translator for legal, governmental and literary documents, Jouy sur Eure, France
2008 - 2010
LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy), Paris, France
Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO of the LVMH Fashion Division overseeing eight luxury brands.
Organized and balanced the CEO’s schedule and all logistics of his international travel.
Wrote, proofread and edited division reports and researched brands and regulations relevant to the production needs of the companies under the LVMH fashion helm.
Organized extensive high level meetings in our Paris head offices.
2004 - 2008
SOFRECO, Paris, France
Project Manager of public administration reform projects in the Balkans, Africa and Central Asia, financed by the European Commission.
Carried out extensive research, recruiting and technical/budget proposal writing in response to RFPs.
Won more than half a dozen large projects for the company in Eastern Europe, Vietnam and Africa.
Directly oversaw awarded projects with day to day budget management and diplomatic liaison.
Reviewed, translated and edited all project reports and documentation and traveled on a monthly basis to recipient countries.
1999 - 2002
Rappahannock County High School, Virginia
French high school teacher, teaching all levels of the language to an average of 90 students per year.
1998 -1999
The World Bank, Washington DC
Project Assistant to the ECA and Africa Division of the Telecommunication Department at the World Bank.
Assisted a team of eight project managers in the department
Organized their schedules, prepared the logistics for their travels, kept track of budget expenses, and translated and edited project reports and documentation.
1997
Law offices of John Wine Esq, Virginia
Legal Assistant to Mr Wine.
Responsible for the attorney’s schedule
Transcribed recorded interviews and proofread legal documents.
EDUCATION
Masters of Art in Contemporary French Literature, 2003
New York University, Paris campus
Thesis: “The quest for identity in Jean Cocteau’s characters”
Bachelor of Arts in Theatrical Set and Lighting Design, 1996
Bennington College, VT
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, communication and diplomatic skills
Extensive experience in logistics, research and analytical writing
Fluent in French and English (French national with green card US Permanent Resident) and extensive experience in translation
Proficient in several Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop and other Adobe softwares
Directly relevant experience
- Eleven years of combined translator, project management and executive assistant experience in international - English and French speaking settings with extensive written translation, technical writing and editing in both languages.
Six years of experience in international development through European Commission and World Bank financed projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2017 - current
Freelance Photographer & Videographer - Hudson Valley, NY
Extensive fine art photography that has been shown in NYC, the Hudson Valley and Miami
Filmed, edited and delivered several music videos for Grammy nominated artists and new talent on both the east and west coasts
Commercial photography for album covers and inserts for various jazz artists.
2014 - 2016
Harvey House, Catskill NY
Owner/operator/curator of a boutique hotel / art gallery.
Renovated a historical house in the Village of Catskill and turned it into a small boutique hotel
Operated the hotel successfully for two years and achieved top reviews on Expedia and received articles in several publications including Elle Decor Italia.
2013 - 2014
Harvey’s Counter, Hudson NY
Owner/operator of an art gallery/boutique that brought together for sale artwork and artisanal objects by both American and international artists (French, Argentinian, Canadian etc).
2010 - 2013
Freelance translator for legal, governmental and literary documents, Jouy sur Eure, France
2008 - 2010
LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy), Paris, France
Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO of the LVMH Fashion Division overseeing eight luxury brands.
Organized and balanced the CEO’s schedule and all logistics of his international travel.
Wrote, proofread and edited division reports and researched brands and regulations relevant to the production needs of the companies under the LVMH fashion helm.
Organized extensive high level meetings in our Paris head offices.
2004 - 2008
SOFRECO, Paris, France
Project Manager of public administration reform projects in the Balkans, Africa and Central Asia, financed by the European Commission.
Carried out extensive research, recruiting and technical/budget proposal writing in response to RFPs.
Won more than half a dozen large projects for the company in Eastern Europe, Vietnam and Africa.
Directly oversaw awarded projects with day to day budget management and diplomatic liaison.
Reviewed, translated and edited all project reports and documentation and traveled on a monthly basis to recipient countries.
1999 - 2002
Rappahannock County High School, Virginia
French high school teacher, teaching all levels of the language to an average of 90 students per year.
1998 -1999
The World Bank, Washington DC
Project Assistant to the ECA and Africa Division of the Telecommunication Department at the World Bank.
Assisted a team of eight project managers in the department
Organized their schedules, prepared the logistics for their travels, kept track of budget expenses, and translated and edited project reports and documentation.
1997
Law offices of John Wine Esq, Virginia
Legal Assistant to Mr Wine.
Responsible for the attorney’s schedule
Transcribed recorded interviews and proofread legal documents.
EDUCATION
Masters of Art in Contemporary French Literature, 2003
New York University, Paris campus
Thesis: “The quest for identity in Jean Cocteau’s characters”
Bachelor of Arts in Theatrical Set and Lighting Design, 1996
Bennington College, VT
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, communication and diplomatic skills
Extensive experience in logistics, research and analytical writing
Fluent in French and English (French national with green card US Permanent Resident) and extensive experience in translation
Proficient in several Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop and other Adobe softwares