I am
laura corso
Project manager in the sports industry
Let's get to know each other
Hello, and welcome to my website!
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If you're looking for someone who's keen to project their enthusiasm and experience in sports management, then you're on the right page. After five years of international business studies, my professional career in various sporting areas convinced me that this is where I belong.
Helping others enjoy my passion for sport is my career goal.
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I'm in the starting block, and ready to go, go go!
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Date of birth​
21st June, 1994
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Driving and motorcycle licence
With a car
Address
Suisse or Lyon
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Sport
Trail, Running, Half Marathon, Triathlon,
Bicycle, Gymnastics,
Judo-bleu belt
Travel
Six months in England
A semester in Milano, Italia
A year in California
Asia
Canada
Volunteering
Volunteer team leader - Vélo Québec
Media association at PSB
Running the club
Team Energy at the Marathon of Paris
Red Cross First Aid
01 ACHIEVEMENTS
Beach theme at the volunteer recognition party
My first shot of rifle 10meters at the French Championship 2019 in Lorient
Sensibilisation of Handisport in Partnership with the association Premiers de Cordée
Celebrating the winding up of the Paris Marathon
My fabulous volunteer team during the Extreme Sailing Series in San Diego
Preparing the site for the French Championship of Shooting 25m in Marseille, France.
Working with children at INSEP for the Marateens Event
How would the Québec Games would be without them ?
Set-up finished of the Extreme Sailing Series' VIP tent in San Diego
Working in team to write down the Roadbook for Extreme Sailing Series China
Enjoying the view of the Extreme Sailing Series Cardiff. Before the rush.
Increasing awareness of sports to the youngest at Institut National Sportif, de l'Expertise et de la Performance
02 Experiences
8 months - 2022
Montréal, Québéc
COORDONNATRICE DE LA MOBILISATION CITOYENNE
My few intense months on the organizing committee allowed me to create and activate the volunteer recruitment plan. I had to organize and direct few intern events as accreditation sessions and volunteer training sessions. It was also exciting to organize around 50 recruitment events around the host city. My team and I manage to recruit and manage more than 1 500 volunteers.
The volunteer recognition party was a great success for the 400 spectators (coordination with different suppliers)
I was pleased to supervise and support staff under my responsibility. I also participate in the drafting of the final report.
Skills: planning, team management and task prioritization
INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Being able to guide the customer throughout the sales process is very rewarding. From the preparation of the programs, to making a design and to finally validate the order in a precise deadline is very a complete task. I must be aware of the consumer needs and I must know my products. For each club or group of cyclists, I also have to create a personalized online store. I also update the e-commerce website of our main brand, Biemme America (Back Office management, content marketing, client experience or design...)
Skills: Relational skills ans power of persuasion
1 year and 8 months - 2020
Paris, France
I had the opportunity to organize national and international competitions (French and European championships).
During the 10 or 12 weeks a year all around France, I managed the competition; supervising the administrative, commercial, logistical and sportive aspects. I also organised the prize ranking, the national records of the International Shooting Sport Federation and the resultbooks. I also did the administrative gestion of the national collective's internship.
I was one of the main points of contact of the adherent (200 000 licenses in 2020).
Skills: organized, team spirit and adaptability.
PROJECT MANAGER
2018 - 8 months
Paris, France
In this Paris based startup, I participated in the organization of both B2B sporting events such as the Paris Marathon 2018 and the Paris Express Challenge, and B2C events where my duties included teambuilding and creating personalized events for clients. I particularly appreciated the preparation and onsite management during these events. I initiated different marketing actions, for example I created a loyalty pack and video interviewers of selected ambassadors of the brand. Being part of the communication section of our start up was also rewarding, as were the actions undertaken for “Summer Challenge” or the “Challenge Detox”.
I was also the main point of contact and liaison officer between Urban Challenge and its members.
Skills: versatility, autonomy and initiative taking.
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
6 months - 2017
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
With the support of the Host Venue Manager, I helped create the ESS Events worldwide. I was the main contact for the different suppliers (cleaning, security, staff services, plants, flowers...) from cost optimization to delivery. My logistical duties included full management of the transfers of our staff team, around 60 people (accommodation, flights & transfers, visas, catering). The elaboration and diffusion of the Roadbook was important for a good progression of the event. I found great satisfaction in leading and fully coordinating the Volunteer program, which was pre-event, onsite and post event.
During my internship, I had the chance to travel and work with people from different countries (Mexico, England, USA).
The different professional challenges of before, during and after events were particularly enjoyable.
Skills: rigour and meticulous, adaptation.
EVENT AND LOGISTICS ASSISTANT
Extreme Sailing Series™
2015 - 2 months
Paris, France
With the support of my manager, I constituted a medical database for our monthly magazine by phoning and negotiating potential contracts. I liked being challenged by the daily objectives. I also had to do a daily report.
I learned insights into the editions industry (production, graphism, printing and online uploading). My initiatives of creating new procedural methods were integrated into the workflow.
Skills: empathy, perseverance, patience.
COMMERCIAL PROSPECTION
2 months - 2015
Chatillon, Ile de France
During those two months, I was constantly on a customer facing position for client accident claims. I was responsable of the quality control and authentication of contractual documents.
Skills: adaptability and being attentive to customer's needs.
MANAGEMENT INTERN​
2012 - 1 month
Val de Fontenay, Ile de France
I was in daily liaison with Axa insurance agents to launch the deployment of the brand’s new visual chart. I had mainly to product spread sheets for reporting problems and progress status. It was interesting to participate in the daily management meetings, I could see everyday the evolving situations.
Skills: Precision, good listening, reliability
LOGISTICS ASSISTANT
Summer jobs
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Saleswomen at MANGO in Paris, France (2014 and 2017)​
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Waitress at Alvarado Restaurant in Monterey Bay, California, USA (2016)
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Hostess at the Artistic Center in Lytham, United Kingdom (2011)
03 education
Paris, France
Milano, Italia
Paris, France
2016
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CLASS
A year's study abroad as part of an exchange program
Monterey Bay, California, USA
04 SKILLS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
90%
TEAM LEADER
80%
DECISION MAKING
85%
SOLUTION' MODE'
75%
MICROSOFT OFFICE
95%