Blandine Cochet

Creative and purpose-driven communications and events professional with 5+ years of experience delivering high-impact campaigns and experiences. Skilled in end-to-end event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, I bring a structured, hands-on, and proactive mindset. Passionate about creating moments that matter and fostering connection through meaningful experiences.

Eurostar

Internal Communications Coordinator

10/2023 - Present

Brussels, Belgium

• Proactively managed internal communication campaigns and projects to enhance employee engagement and align teams with Eurostar's strategic priorities.
• Organized and delivered end-to-end events, such as Christmas Parties with over 1,500 attendees across four countries, seminars for all 400 managers, and Olympics and Paralympics 2024 activations.
• Led and executed the internal magazine, showcasing employee achievements, corporate milestones, and strategic initiatives, fostering a sense of unity and pride across the organization.
• Produced regular and ad-hoc internal communications, including the weekly all-company newsletter, ensuring consistency and clarity.
• Built positive relationships with key stakeholders to provide strategic communication advice and meet diverse departmental needs.

Internal Communications Officer

02/2022 - 10/2023

Brussels, Belgium

Ensure that Thalys employees are well-informed and engaged with the company's news, projects, and its adaptation to the current context:

• Writing newsletters, emails, intranet content, and contributing to the development of other communication materials
• Participating in the organization of internal events to ensure regular and relevant information is shared with employees
• Coordinating these internal communication activities (print, digital, and event formats)

Assistant Internal Communications Officer

09/2019 - 07/2021

Saint-Nazaire, France

• Simplified complex technical topics into engaging news pieces and strategy briefs for 650 employees.
• Planned and executed events, conferences and team-building activities, enhancing organizational cohesion.
• Organized wellness and professional development events, including coworking initiatives and Coffee & Learn workshops.
• Created multimedia content, including podcasts and videos, to promote internal initiatives and training programs.
• Trained employees on digital collaboration tools such as Skype, Teams, and OneNote, increasing digital adoption rates.

Master's Degree, Communication, Marketing & Digital Strategy

Ecofac Business School, Rennes, France