Laurent Spencer
Founder of the Spencer Handpan Academy
Founder of the Spencer Handpan Academy
Work experience
Spencer Handpan Academy
Founder and Managing Director Nov 2013 – Present (Waterloo, Belgium)
http://gerardspencer.com/- Successfully grew client portfolio to over 500 customers
- Consistently organised and filled up discovery handpan workshops (over 70 in 3 years, generating over 40.000€ in revenue)
- Collaborated with creative teams for compelling communication (brochures, website, CD covers, posters,...)
- Utilized outstanding communication and negotiation skills to close deals with with high profile private and public sector clients
- Set up a successful sales funnel (with high ROI), involving Facebook and Instagram ads, automated ticketing software, newsletters & calls.
Blue Storks
Head of Operations April 2019 - July 2020 (Brussels, Belgium)
Blue Storks is an agency that places and manages up and coming brands in the travel retail industry.
La Boucle
Head of Operations April 2019 - July 2020 (Brussels, Belgium)
La Boucle is a new brand, specialising in sustainable, vibrant and versatile belts.
Neuhaus
Global Management Trainee Aug 2018 - February 2019 (Vlezenbeek, Belgium)
- Lead the implementation of the new visual identity of Neuhaus in over 200 travel retail and wholesale POS in EMEAA and APAC regions
- Cut 75% of our agency costs by implementing a new channel for recruiting architects and designers
- Negotiated in cross-cultural environments with builders and retailers for the manufacturing and installation of our displays around the world
- Conceptualised a pop-up store and furniture along with the creation of their technical drawings and simulations
- Improved upon the style and language of our French and English communication towards customers
Corné Port-Royal
Brand and Shopper marketing intern Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 (Vlezenbeek, Belgium)
- Simplified the administrative burden through the strategic optimisation of number of SKU’s - Analysed sales figures and determined the 2018 cost-prices
- Pitched our new collections to our franchises and own boutiques
- Collaborated with creative agencies for the development of our Christmas 2018 collection
Gantrex
Technical translator Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 (Nivelles, Belgium)
Translation from English to French of technical sheets and promotional reports pertaining to the crane rail and specialty track solutions industry.
My Sherpa
Educational coach July 2016 – June 2017 (Brussels, Belgium)
https://www.mysherpa.be/Providing students with help in English as well as motivation and planning advice for their exams
Nopi
English & Cooking teacher Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 (Seoul, South Korea)
Provide help for business presentation skills and professional writing.
Help students for the preparation of their university interview.
French and Italian cuisine workshops
Yoonify
Financial Supervisor Sep 2014 - Jun 2015 (Brussels, Belgium)
Yoonify was a community-based learning platform to help university students perform better.
I worked on making the financial plan at the early stages of this startup.
Education
KU Leuven, campus Brussels
Master of Business Administration
Sep 2016 - Sep 2018
Bachelor of Business Administration, graduated with Honors
Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
Specialisation: International Business Management
Master thesis topic: "Determining the pricing strategy of an SaaS company", sponsored by the company Skillhacker.
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Extended Master
Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
International commerce
Hanyang University, South Korea
Exchange program, completed with Great Honors
Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
Entrepreneurship
ICHEC Brussels Management School
Bachelor of Business Engineering
Sep 2010 - Jun 2013
European School of Brussels I
European Baccalaureate
Sep 1996 - Jun 2010
volunteering
KU Leuven, campus Brussels
Ambassador Sep 2015 - Present
Representative for the Faculty of Economics and Business
PATHWAYS
Facilitator Oct 2016 - May 2017
Facilitating the implementation of negotiation workshops in Belgian High Schools.
Croix-Rouge de Belgique
Volunteer Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
First aid volunteer for cultural and sporting events
SEVAI
Volunteer Jul 2013 – Aug 2013 (Tamil Nadu, India )
Building a school, teaching English and organising a fundraising event
Startup Weekend Antwerp
Volunteer Nov 2014
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