Jean-Bernard Lemal

Jean-Bernard Lemal
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERTISE
Offering 25 years of experience of project management in more than 40 countries.
Highly Motivated professional with a unique multi-cultural background; Strong ability to work with
individuals of all levels, private and public organizations, partners, vendors and customers. Natural
relationship builder and team motivator. Proven skills to source and qualify vendors and products
on a worldwide basis. Strong organizational, scheduling and negotiation ability fully dedicated to
maximize money saving on import/export operations.
Objective: International Business Development for an Innovative Company
Experience:
Since 1991 JB International Inc. - Axel Inc. - Tampa, Florida
Manager/Owner
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Manage Multi-vendors International project for United Nations and USAID in 30 countries. Logistics,
implementation, training and maintenance program.
Representation of European companies in North America, including development of a distributors
network, managing all aspect of importation/shipment/distribution from the factory in Europe to the
buyer in North America
Consulting for European companies on International purchasing and sales, including recommendation
on international export/import procedures, local regulation, inspection and certification of product.
International Products sourcing and vendor’s validation.
Establishment of sales and support network worldwide.
Built a network of 400 resellers/customers for Axel Ultra Thin Client Technology
Oct 85 Dec 90 Geotrading – Paris, France
Manager
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Initiator of a trading department within Geoservices Company.
Management of International trading program.
Counter-trade contracts
Import/Export of various products including food, spare parts, and technology equipment
Jan 81 – Sept 85 Geoservices – Oil services company, Le Blanc Mesnil - France (4000 employees, 40
locations worldwide)
International contract specialist
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Management of International Oil Production services contract
Negotiation, logistics, completion.
Complete management of a $25M contract with former USSR for oil production equipment, including
multi-vendor sourcing, local customs clearance, shipment, installation, training and maintenance.
Act as base manager in Africa, Middle East.
Management of Engineers and services personnel assignation and travel schedule worldwide.
Jan 79 – Dec 80 CDF Chimie – Paris – France
Assistant International contract specialist
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Participate in contract negotiation for Chemical plant operation in Qatar, Venezuela, USSR.
Management of Engineers and services personnel assignation and travel schedule worldwide
Training and Certification
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Oil Production Process,
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Unix System,
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International Commerce Keppler Institute Luxemburg.
Skills:
Languages
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French – Mother tongue
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English – Fluent
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Spanish – Advanced
Hobby
Golf.
Travel – 75 countries visited
Writer - Published novels “ La Rose du Voyageur” Les 2 Encres Publishing Company
“ Wally Jazz” IS Editions