Rene Allard
Technical Sales Specialist at Kristian Electric Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Professional Engineer
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) -
Professional Engineer
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS)
Experience
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Kristian Electric Ltd
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Canada
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Sales Specialist
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Sep 2017 - Present
Solve clients material handling needs through consultation and understanding of their business practices. Solve clients material handling needs through consultation and understanding of their business practices.
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Owner
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Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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Business Owner
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2014 - 2017
Small Business Owner Small Business Owner
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Nova Bus
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Customer Service Engineer (Contract)
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Feb 2011 - Oct 2013
Provided technical support and training for clients in Western Canada Liaison for customers after initial sale of Transit buses (Market Value 145 Million) Identified and proposed modifications to Engineering Dept. for specific fleet issues Collect/Analyze data on prototype and new build performance for Transit fleets Provided Technical Support troubleshooting of Vehicle management systems (PLC) Collected real world info on performance of Natural Gas Transit buses Provided technical support and training for clients in Western Canada Liaison for customers after initial sale of Transit buses (Market Value 145 Million) Identified and proposed modifications to Engineering Dept. for specific fleet issues Collect/Analyze data on prototype and new build performance for Transit fleets Provided Technical Support troubleshooting of Vehicle management systems (PLC) Collected real world info on performance of Natural Gas Transit buses
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Project Coordinator (Temporary)
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Dec 2009 - Jun 2010
Worked with Project Manager and Sub-Contractors on a fast-tracked Suncor Firebag III Long Term Residence project Interpret client specifications, sourced suppliers and scheduled materials deliveries Prepared Change Proposals, RFI’s and Change Orders Followed WIP and Progress reports for authorizing payment Checked drawing and build practice against Alberta Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code and National Plumbing Code Worked with Sub-trades to resolve design issues Coordinated with building inspectors and communicated issues to sub-trades Show less
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ATCO Structures
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Plant Engineer
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Apr 2007 - Jan 2009
Provided Engineering oversight on products regarding Alberta Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code and National Plumbing Code Collaborated with Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical Designers and with Production Leaders on design and constructability issues Studied productivity improvements and design ideas and made recommendations Liaison between Engineering, Production department and Quality Control department Provided Engineering oversight on products regarding Alberta Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code and National Plumbing Code Collaborated with Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical Designers and with Production Leaders on design and constructability issues Studied productivity improvements and design ideas and made recommendations Liaison between Engineering, Production department and Quality Control department
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Twister Pipe Ltd
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Canada
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Machinery Manufacturing
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Operations and Engineering Manager
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Jan 2001 - Aug 2006
Led engineering and technical staff, shop supervisors and up 90 shop floor personnel in the design, production and shipping for an OEM manufacturesto customers throughout Canada, United States, Australia and EuropeImplemented new Purchasing and Production plans saving $800,000/yearly in direct costs and reducing raw material inventories by 70% while allowing new products to be manufactured without increasing lead timesSourced equipment to allow outsourced fabricating processes to be brought in house allowing just in time production and reducing costs by 50%Brought finishing processes in-house reducing costs by over 50% and decreasing lead-times to hours from daysResearched and implemented a new coating that replaces and surpasses galvanized steel and reduced material costs by 10%Designed and implemented a new Inventory system to reduce lost man-hours to inventory counts and increase accuracy of inventory for both manufacturing and accounting purposesDeveloped KPI’s to simplify and speed tracking of production productivity allowing accurate costing of individual projects and productsImplemented new WHS plans and procedures to increase shop safety and decrease WCB costs and lost personnel timeSourced and approved new vendors to improve plant functionality and flow of manufacturing consumablesManaged implementation of new product lines to more than triple original companies product lineLeveraged existing equipment and personnel to create two new product lines increasing sales by $300,000 yearlySourced and managed implementation of automated fabricating equipment (Robotic Welding, Hi-Def Plasma, CNC Turret with auto-loading) to allow move towards lean manufacturing systems.Managed In-house design of custom fabricating equipment allowing production of new products resulting in the ability to sell overseas with increase in sales of approx. 1 million dollars yearly (roll forming line, punching equipment, robotic welding fixtures) Show less
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Sales and Operations Manager, Culvert Division
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May 1994 - Jan 2001
Increased sales from $900,000 to $2.6 million over a 2-1/2 year periodRecognized potential new product lines requiring no capital investment and created 2 new productlines increasing sales by $300,000 annuallyCreated marketing plans and sales targets for various levels of customers such as dealers, direct to contractor, government and direct retailProvided technical design support for customers improving their cost to benefit ratio and helping cement our firm as their main supplier.Sourced new suppliers to improve bottom line and customer satisfaction with productsLed bid teams for municipal and private clients projectsSet sales targets and created marketing plans for various levels and types of customers such as government, contractor, retail and a 30 dealer networkProvided technical and design support for customersSupervised 1 professional, 1 technical and 3-6 shop floor personnel Show less
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Bourgault Industries
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Canada
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Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Design Engineer
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Jun 1991 - Nov 1993
Designed and tested and verified FEA models of agricultural tillage and seeding equipment designsSupported outside sales personnel at Tradeshows
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Warranty and Service Manager
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Mar 1990 - Jun 1991
Implemented warranty procedures and scheduled warranty work. Monitored, performed QC checks and specified quality of purchased products. Redesigned and/or recommended design changes to improve product reliability. Provided Dealer with advice and feedback on possible warranty situations.
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Education
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1984 - 1988
University of Saskatchewan
Engineering, Engineering
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