Technical Communicator and Technical Trainer

• Jan 2011 - Present

Technical Education Coordinator/Teacher/Program Director

• Sep 2006 - Jan 2011

Responsibilites  Coordinated a small team to run Quebec’s Premier TRADES Education Program.  Running a Pilot for the MELS in Trades and Special Needs Education.  Also specializing in teaching woodshop, math, science, welding, automotive mechanics, winter sports equipment maintenance and repair, landscaping, construction carpentry, plumbing, electricity and first-aid. Acheivements  Coordinated/Directed a team of 200+ volunteers and close to 5000 participants during the CRC VEXOIC 2009 Robotics Competition.  Redesigned HSB’s vocational facilities to enhance productivity and safety.  Designed the TRADES Education Program for Howard s. Billings High School including curriculum, testing procedures and activity days. Show less

Automotive Mechanics Instructor

• Mar 2003 - Sep 2006

Responsibilities  Train students on GM specific vehicles to be able to diagnose engine, transmission and fuel injection problems. As well as to be able to repair every aspect of the vehicle including, brakes, suspension and steering and OBDII computer systems. Achievements  Designed the tasks to be used for the Automotive Mechanics Olympics in February 2004. Responsibilities  Train students on GM specific vehicles to be able to diagnose engine, transmission and fuel injection problems. As well as to be able to repair every aspect of the vehicle including, brakes, suspension and steering and OBDII computer systems. Achievements  Designed the tasks to be used for the Automotive Mechanics Olympics in February 2004.

Automotive Mechanics Instructor

• Apr 2002 - Mar 2003

Light and Medium Duty Truck Mechanic

• Aug 1998 - Feb 2002

Responsibilities  Worked on diesel and gas engine diagnostics and repair, including GM 6.2L, 6.5L, CAT 3126E and Isuzu Duramax Diesel engines.  Repaired light and medium duty manual and automatic transmissions, including Eaton and Allison transmissions.  Performed differential maintenance and repair.  Performed Pre-Delivery Inspections on new light and medium duty trucks.  Performed brake inspection and repair of light and medium duty trucks.  Performed electrical diagnostics and repair of light and medium duty trucks.  Performed suspension inspection and repair of light and medium duty trucks.  Performed basics maintenance on light and medium duty trucks. Achievements  Selected for training for both Shop Foreman and Service Manager positions.  Member of the GM Technicians Guild. Show less

AM General Hummer Specialist

• May 1997 - Aug 1998

 Specialized in AM General Hummer and performed all service of all Hummers for the Province of Quebec.  Provided field service and emergency repairs for off-road events.  Also performed maintenance, service and repair on Volvo, Subaru, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Lamborghini.  Specialized in AM General Hummer and performed all service of all Hummers for the Province of Quebec.  Provided field service and emergency repairs for off-road events.  Also performed maintenance, service and repair on Volvo, Subaru, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Lamborghini.

Warehouse Manager

• Apr 1994 - May 1997

 Coordinated a small team of workers to repackage and prepare merchandise for sale to US and Canadian companies.  Loaded trucks and containers for shipments to the US and Russia.  Performed warehouse inventory.  Coordinated a small team of workers to repackage and prepare merchandise for sale to US and Canadian companies.  Loaded trucks and containers for shipments to the US and Russia.  Performed warehouse inventory.

Data Management Personnel

• Jun 1993 - Aug 1993

 Made photocopies of documents for various departments, including training manuals, large drafting plans, and basic company handouts.  Made photocopies of documents for various departments, including training manuals, large drafting plans, and basic company handouts.