HELLO, I'M
Lionel Rousseau
About
- Email:
lionel@rousseau.kr • Phone:+33 685 891 186 - Address:
11 rue Ouvrard de Lignieres, 72650 St Saturnin, France - Date of birth:
March 16, 1973 -Vannes (56),France (French) - Family status:
Married - One adult son - Interests:
Aviation, Computing, Linux, Hiking & Alpine Ski
Professional Profile
Adaptable, thorough, and committed, I leverage my creativity, international experience, and ITskills to drive innovative digital teams and projects.
Personality Type
Assertive Defender (ISFJ-A)
Skills
My Key Skills
• Multimedia project management (Print & Digital)
Coordination of multidisciplinary teams (graphic artists, designers, service providers), planning, meeting deadlines, quality monitoring, deployment of multichannel media (brochures, web, applications, trade shows, etc.).
• Management and leadership of creative teams
Management of 15 people, in person and remotely (including internationally), setting up remote graphics studios, internal training, adaptation to profiles and skills.
• Graphic design and art direction
Full command of the Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), creation of visual media for print, web and events, development of graphic charters, product design.
• Web and front-end development (CMS & Languages)
Regular use of Prestashop and Wordpress, very good command of HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL and JS. Development of business tools and web applications in companies (planning, statistics).
• Advanced IT skills (Systems, Networks & Cybersecurity)
Administration of Linux systems, web & mail servers, scripting, cybersecurity, event network setup.
• Proficiency in professional English and international experience (Export)
Daily written and oral practice with subsidiaries, suppliers, partners and customers. Participation in international trade fairs (USA, South Korea, France). Export of textile products to South Korea and Japan.
My very best Skills
Curiosity allows you to reach new levels in what you do. Combined with time and persistence, it builds strong skills. The exciting part is that there's always more to learn, and that's what really drives me!
Graphic Design
Expert, 28 years
Linux Systems Administration
Highly Proficient, 28 years
English Proficiency
Advanced, 35 years
Web development
Advanced, 20 years
Computing
Having a father who worked for IBM Computer Systems, I've been around computers since 1980, and for me it all started with an Apple II. My childhood was mostly game oriented and it's in the 90's that I started to get more serious, especially with my first encounter with Red Hat Linux and the discovery of networking wonders. In 2000, with the Internet and LAN gaming boom, I founded the XLM Association with some friends, where I developed a deeper knowledge of networking and system administration in Linux and Windows environments. Always driven by an insatiable curiosity, I'm still learning, testing the continuous evolution of computer and network systems, servers, software or Internet related matters.
It is in the French Army in 1994 that I started to work as a graphic designer by first being assigned to the Interarm Sports School (Joinville Battalion) at the Communication Department to work on the French Army sports publications. Since then, Photoshop and desktop publishing software have become my daily tools. With extensive experience in the print and digital publishing industry, I was able to work as a freelancer, managing complete projects from start to finish.
- Adobe Photoshop Expert
- Adobe Illustrator Expert
- Adobe Indesign Expert
- Adobe Acrobat Advanced
- Adobe JS Scripting
- Affinity Photo
- Affinity Designer
- Affinity Publisher
- Video Editing & Encoding
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe After Effects
- Maxon Cinema 4D
- Maxwell Render
- Solidworks
- Microsoft Office Suite
Curiosity and the will to look for technical answers or new challenges has led me to learn, test and use many software, servers in the different environments I have worked in (Linux, Windows and Mac OS). I have spent many hours, often learning the hard way, how to achieve my goals and get the computer to do what I wanted it to do. The years spent in the XLM Association have been very helpful, the exchange of knowledge between members and computer projects has been crucial. Starting with hardware, this led me to networking and then servers. I'm currently managing several dedicated Linux servers (and this for over 20 years - OVH, SIVIT GANDI) that host, for personal and professional needs, mail servers (main & MXs), web servers, web applications and backups. I'm always happy to open an SSH terminal and type commands in a shell!
- Linux Server administration:
Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, ...
- Web Server administration:
Apache, Nginx, Php, Mysql
- Mail Server administration:
Postfix, Dovecot, Rspamd
- Network protocols & services:
IPtables, Tunneling, Firewall, ...
- Remote admin. & support:
VNC, LogMeIn, SSH, ...
- DNS Records, SSL, Bind
- Server configuration
- Security & Hardening
- Linux & MS shell scripting
- Hyper-V & VMWare VM
- Backups & Ansible
- Synology NAS, Advanced
- Raspberry Pi (domotic...)
- Windows Systems, Advanced
- Network architecture
- Router/Switch administration
- File Systems Management
- Excellent Hardware knowledge
- Troubleshooting and fixing
While expanding my computer knowledge, I have always tried to use this knowledge to automate and save time in my work by scripting and developing small applications. I may not be an expert, but I always find a way to achieve my goals. It has been projects needed in my work (scripting for graphic software), but it has also been for private needs such as setting up domotic in my home or aviation related projects... It may take time, but every success brings new knowledge, allowing next projects!
- Php & Smarty development
- Mysql Database queries
- Javascript scripting
- Advanced HTML knowledge
- CSS styling
- Web App development
- Prestashop customization
- Regular Expression
- Bash & Dos Scripting
Management
In my early professional experience, I worked mostly on my own, meeting clients' needs and sometimes working with a colleague. Later on, I was able to manage a growing team of graphic designers and developed new management skills. With teams spread all over the world, it was very demanding but also very educational. Eventually, I became a director and managed an even larger team. These great experiences allowed me to later start my own businesses.
- Thorough & organised
- Plan & delegate
- Projects, events, exhibitions
- Patient & diplomat
- Reliable & flexible
- Recognizing potential
- Planning and strategizing
- Problem solving
- Time & stress management
Language Skills
English has always been a priority since high school. Reading English books, daily writing practice and regular oral practice through work and private environment (remote management of a foreign graphic design team for 7 years, working with overseas subsidiaries and partners, frequent travel to Asia, USA and Europe). Flying as a pilot is also a good source of regular English practice.
After marrying my South Korean wife in 2005, Korean has become part of my environment and I'm practicing mostly during my annual trips to South Korea. A good part of the clients of my company (LAFLANELLE) are Korean.
Experience
Long and versatile Experience!
Curious and persevering by nature, my professional experience has been built primarily around the mastery of computer tools, mainly in a graphic context, but also in an operational setting, particularly in the establishment of operational procedures and the management of activities. After 10 years of experience in the management of services and international teams, at various levels of responsibility, I had the opportunity and the will to start my own business.
LAFLANELLE S.A.S.U.
Associate & President
Since 2019 • Main activity of Import/Export of fabric of exclusively European manufacture
• Wholesale exportation in BtoB of fabric for a mainly South Korean clientele
• Online retail sales in BtoC of textile products and haberdashery in France and abroad
• Selling on various European and Asian platforms (Ebay, Etsy, Rakuten, Naver)
• Purchase of designs (patterns) for fabric printing in partnership with a Japanese company
• Website development and management (Prestashop - Php, mysql & Smarty)
DAEBAK S.A.R.L.
Associate & Manager
Since 2023 • Rental activity managed mostly via Airbnb.
• Marketing development through social media.
Company Project
Sales Representative
2016 - 2019 • Development of marketing tools, commercial animation of the sector
• Participation in various trade shows ICFF, NY NOW in New York (USA), and Maison & Objet in Paris
• Interventions and trips in the Korean market with the local commercial agent
Groupe Leblanc S.A.
Marketing Director
2015 - 2016 • Development, in conjunction with the executive management, and implementation of the Marketing & Communication plan for both France and international markets: creation of communication and sales materials, organization of participation in trade shows (Salon des Maires) and events (international conference), websites development (corporate and e-commerce) - Team of 3 people and Digital Press.
• Supervision of the Design activity: development of product catalog ranges, response to strategic projects, and product prototyping - Team of 3 designers and a 3D printer.
• Supervision of the Simulation activity: development of project presentations for clients (brochures, videos, AR/VR mobile application, etc.), processes development and quality monitoring - Team of 9 graphic designers, including 5 in Romania.
Leblanc Illuminations S.A.
Graphic Manager
2006 - 2015 • Management of a team of 9 graphic designers, including 5 in Romania
• Establishment and management of a remote graphic studio (Romania) with technical processes development
• Graphic design of Web & Print sales materials to support sales teams
• Product design in 2D and 3D - Simulation & Compositing
• Development of tools to improve productivity and optimize graphic techniques
• Development of web applications for project management and monitoring of the manufacturing of specific products
• Photography in studio and outdoor settings (night time photos)
Company project
Online sales
2010 • Prospecting for suppliers in Japan (Gifu prefecture) and South Korea.
• Graphic design and communication tools.
• Showcase website keito.fr.
• Feasibility study with FrenchCustoms.
Freelance
Graphic Designer
2004 - 2006 • Consulting in printed and internet communication
• Graphic creation & desktop publishing for offset and digital printing
• Photography and digital photo retouching
• Creation of websites in French and English
• Hosting clients on a private dedicated server and Linux system administration
Cabinet Bernier
Graphic Designer
2001 - 2004 • Direct contact and comprehensive management of client files
• Graphic creation & desktop publishing for offset and rotary printing
• Technical Prepress Manager and CTP of the agency
ETPM
Graphic Designer
1997 - 2001 • Direct contact and comprehensive management of client files.
• Graphic creation & desktop publishing for offset and digital printing
Informatique
Marketing System
Sales technician
1996 • PC and components sales
• Configuration and installation of sold PC
• Maintenance of PC computers
French Army
Authority Driver
1994 - 1995 • Decorated with the National Defense Medal at the Bronze level
• Initial assignment to the communications department of the Ecole Interarmées de Sports at Fontainebleau (77)
PERSONAL
Always lead by passions!
At teenage years music related activities drove me to go on stage and meet international musicians through interviews. Later, Electronic Sports and Computing had been another occasion to meet people and to organize events. Lately I focused on accomplishing an old dream of flying and put a feet in aviation world, while engaging in my aeroclub activities.
Les Ailes du Maine Avion
Private Pilot
Since 2016 • About 100 hours of VFR flying on Single Engine Piston planes: Cessna 150, 152 & 172, APM30 Lion, DR400-108 (Lycoming & Rotax), DR400-160 & Cap 10.
• FCL.055 VFR Level 5 (advanced) certification (ICAO Aviation English Language Proficiency)
• IFR (Instrument) study and flight training on computer flight simulator
Association XLM Informatique et Jeux en Réseau
President founder
2000 - 2004 • Responsible for organization, coordination, and principal network administration of "Lanomanies 2002". A National electronic sports competition, qualifying event for the World Cyber Games. 250 participants, 300 computers including 20 servers.
• Organizer and network administrator of the association's weekly events (between 30 and 50 computers). Nearly 200 events over 4 years.
• Administrator of the association's dedicated servers (Linux).
• Participation in several national and international electronic sports competitions as a member of the association's official teams.
Vallée FM
Necropolis Show
Radio Host
1993 - 1994 • Many interviews of Metal bands in english.
From Beyond Insanity
[Metal Band]
Guitar & Vocals
1991 - 1994 • Several concerts in eastern Paris area.
Education
My Education
Mostly self-educated in many subjects, I followed a relatively classical educational path, eventually graduating with a degree in Communications and Advertising. At that time I didn't really know where these majors would lead me and I chose them like many of my age, by default. With the generalization of the use of computers in the advertising & graphic industry, I later found what I really wanted and liked to do: master the use of computers and software to design and accomplish creative tasks.<br /> I've always been impressed by printing processes and machines. I felt the same later when I discovered the porcelain industry in Japan at a time when I had an inconclusive business project in that field.<br />I would finally conclude that I'm more of a technician and I found my way after my education to build skills and knowledge on my own.
ETS Global
TOEIC Listening & Reading
2021 Achieved the following scores:
Listening 495
Reading 485
Total 980
Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie (72)
5 days to start a business
2017 The training covered the following subjects:
• Manager Skills and Attitudes
• Entrepreneurial project stages
• Marketing & Sales strategy
• Legal, Fiscal & Social strategies
• Financial strategy.
Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile
Private Pilot Aeronautical Knowlege Certificate
2017 Covered subjects:
• Air Law
• Human Performance
• Meteorology
• VFR Communications
• Navigation
• Principles of Flight
• Operationnal Procedures
• Performance & Flight Preparation
• Aircraft General Knowledge
Test successfully passed at DGAC examination center in Rennes with a score of 94%.
Lycée Champlain (94)
BTS Communication and Advertising actions
1994 Covered subjects:
• Communication
• Economy & Law
• Management
• Marketing
• English
• Professional Applications
Lycée Charles Le Chauve (77)
BAC Mathematics and Natural Sciences (D)
1992 Secondary school diploma with majors in Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
Contact
Let's Keep In Touch
Feel free to contact me through one of the following links. I will be happy to get back to you.
11 rue Ouvrard de Lignieres
72650 St Saturnin - FRANCE
+33 685 891 186
lionel@rousseau.kr