Ophelie Harbonnier
About Ophelie Harbonnier
Ophelie Harbonnier serves as a Culture Ambassador and Business Solutions & Briefing Manager at Poly, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in demonstration and briefing roles at Polycom and Alcatel-Lucent, she actively promotes cultural understanding and trains other Culture Ambassadors.
Work at Poly
Ophelie Harbonnier has been employed at Poly since 2016, holding the position of Business Solutions and Briefing Manager for eight years in Courbevoie. She transitioned to the role of Culture Ambassador in 2019, where she has been instrumental in embedding cultural practices within the organization. In her current role, she focuses on enhancing understanding of cultural elements and creating a positive work environment. Harbonnier actively contributes to the training and coaching of other Culture Ambassadors, helping to foster a cohesive cultural framework across her geographic region.
Previous Experience at Polycom
Before her current roles, Ophelie Harbonnier worked at Polycom from 2009 to 2016 as a Demonstration & Briefing Specialist. During her tenure, she engaged in various responsibilities that contributed to the company’s outreach and client engagement strategies. Additionally, she served as a Demo Manager at Alcatel-Lucent from 2004 to 2009, where she coordinated demonstrators and managed demonstrations to showcase the company's products.
Education and Expertise
Ophelie Harbonnier earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from Montclair State University, where she studied from 1996 to 1999. Her educational background has equipped her with strong communication skills, which she applies in her current roles at Poly. Harbonnier's expertise includes cultural practices and coaching, which she utilizes to support and develop Culture Ambassadors within her organization.
Cultural Contributions and Role Model Status
In her capacity as a Culture Ambassador at Poly, Ophelie Harbonnier plays a key role in promoting the company's culture, values, and people practices. She has been recognized as a role model within the organization, reflecting her commitment to fostering a dynamic and positive environment. Harbonnier engages in complex coaching situations to support her colleagues, demonstrating her dedication to enhancing cultural understanding and practices at Poly.