Raquel VILARINO, our TBSocial Network directory maestro

I arrived in France in 2011 to finish my Master's degree, which I had started in Portugal. I then worked for three years at Toluna in Paris as a Community Manager. I then spent almost 2 years as a Manager in the hotel and hostel chain The Loft Boutique Hostel before arriving in Toulouse.

When I first arrived in France, putting my French into practice wasn't easy, but there's nothing like being out in the field to really get to grips with the culture and language!

In 2016, I moved to Toulouse and worked for three years in different companies in different positions. That's when I felt it was time to take stock and create a career strategy for myself. Following a skills assessment, I went back to school to study for a Master's degree in Human Resources at TBS Education. I spent my work-study year in a recruitment agency, which kept me on at the end of my course.

When I joined TBS Education, I discovered TBS Alumni. I wanted to get involved, so I became a volunteer for the Tribu RH, 100% in line with my career plan. With other alumni volunteers, we organize events that combine conferences and discussion time. It's a very interesting format for alumni working in HR. We learn a lot from each other. I've also been able to meet various players in the community and get closer to the association.

In 2020, an opportunity arose within the association for the position of Directory Quality Manager, and I chose to seize it. That's how I joined the TBS Alumni team!

The opportunity came at just the right time for me, as I was in need of professional renewal. The position involved a dual role, with a directory section and a communications section. It was a challenge that motivated me, because I knew I'd be carrying out a wide variety of assignments involving cross-disciplinary skills. I'd be able to use my existing skills while developing new ones.

The most motivating aspect was knowing that I was going to be working in a human-scale structure. There was also a team management aspect, as well as school and volunteer relations, which would enable me to keep one foot in the world of Human Resources.

Over time, the association grew and it became complicated to wear two hats. I had a better grasp of the directory side of things and wanted to specialize in data and analysis, while working with a communications team to make our campaigns more effective and the site more intuitive.

At the association, my role is to manage our database and the directory team. The directory team keeps our TBSocial Network platform up to date. To do this, it checks, verifies and modifies each of our alumni profiles as required.

If you haven't heard of TBSocial Network yet, it's your network essential! A 100% TBS Alumni platform for networking and connecting with inspiring Alumni, whatever your speciality.

And that's Raquel when ...

Raquel is also a specialist in:

• Lego construction (endless)

• Renovation from A to Z (especially for her apartment)

• Aerial sports