David Pitschi is a 39-year-old brand and marketing manager based in Hossegor, France. He has over 20 years of experience in marketing and brand management for outdoor and action sports brands. He was previously the European outerwear marketing manager for Billabong and has also managed the Salomon snowboards brand. Pitschi holds a diploma in economics and has taken additional courses in project management and presentation skills.

1. David Pitschi
Brand and marketing manager
 39 years old  Driver's License
 pitschidavid@aol.com  +33 662 663 062   davidpitschi  541 blvd de la Dune 40150 Hossegor, France
I was born in Switzerland, after successfully graduating I had a career as a professional athlete in the sport of snowboarding. I was a paid
professional for 12 years from 1990 to 2002. in 2002 I integrated the marketing department of Billabong a surfwear brand. I then progressed
from team manager to marketing coordinator to the European outerwear marketing manager for Billabong. I then seized the opportunity to
manage the Salomon snowboards brand and move to the mountains with my wife and son.
Experience
Salomon Snowboards  Annecy (France)  Full-time  Since February 2014
Brand Manager
Build and manage the Salomon snowboards mid to long term brand strategy
Create a synergy between the product offer, the marketing strategy and consumer needs
Align product specificities with the Company or group goals and strategies
Billabong  Soorts Hossegor (France)  Full-time  Since July 2010
Outerwear marketing manager Europe
Create and execute the short and mid term brand strategy
Create a compelling product and marketing strategy
Create and promote events that bring brand awareness to the targeted audience
Billabong  Soorts Hossegor (France)  Full-time  October 2002 to June 2010
Marketing coordinator
Execute the brand strategy
Implement the product segmentation into the given marketing strategy
Manage and coordinate a team of atheles
Organise and execute promotional photo shoots with the ambassadors
Self employed  Multiple  July 1990 to October 2002
Professional Athlete
Promote different brands through my athletic ability and media visibility
Be the most successful in the field of sport of my expertise
Travel the world: Alaska, South America, North America, China, Europe, Australia, New
Zealand
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Education
Project management
Next Project  November 2015 to 2015
learn the basics of project management and the use of the gantt chart
Presentation excellence
Evolution consulting  September 2015 to October 2015
Learn how to make a compelling presentation in front of a large audience
Maturité professionelle
Cessouest Switzerland  September 1990 to June 1994
Diploma in economics
Skills
Brand Management
Building brand strategies in line with
product development
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Strengthening brand DNA
Managing different teams in different
fields
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Marketing Strategy
Analyzing and understanding the
targeted markets
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Sell-in/hrough follow up and analysis
consumer segmentation research
Management
Identifying the strengths and
weaknesses of staff
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Managing a team in different time zones
Marketing activations
Create and execute seasonal campaigns
Understand markets & provide the
most suited package for each region
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Communication
Build relationships with all relevant
media
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Build social media strategy around the
brand's core activity
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Languages
English mother tongue     
French native     
German     
Administration
Budget build-up and control
Coordination with international
marketing offices
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Pack office and Adobe
Interests
Sports
Snowboarding, Skating, Surfing,
Running, Boxing
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