Trainer

2008-present: Freelance

  • Creation of custom training programs
  • In-class training
  • Screenwriting for online learning environments (e-learning)
  • Instructional design: presentation of contents customized for the target audience in order to facilitate learning
  • Technical writing

    • 2007-present: PinsAndBobbins.com

  • Development of an interactive learning environment which teaches sewing and clothesmaking to beginners
  • The training materials are essentially audio-visual, based on videos and animations

    • 2001-2004: CGI

  • Analyzed training requirements for clients such as LA Department of Water &Power, Baltimore Gas & Electric, Hydro-Quebec, Electrabel (Belgium) and CANTV (Venezuela) among others
  • Developed and managed custom training programs following the client organizations' processes and methods
  • Wrote and translated training documents and all other training materials
  • Trained clients' employees and trainers

    • 1998-1999: The Princeton Review

  • Taught a variety of courses aimed at preparing the learner to standardized college entrance examinations
  • Subjects included: English essay writing, speed reading, basic algebra, English vocabulary, logical reasoning, physics, chemistry (organic and inorganic), biology
  • Trained new trainers

    • 1998: Concordia University

  • Biology 101 teaching assistant, laboratory section: explained and led dissections and other lab exercices
  • Corrected homework and tests

    • 1994-1997: Naoki Systems

  • Established a technical training and writing department for the company
  • Developed custom courses for the company and its clientele, including topics such as Word, use of Internet and project management

    • 1992: Saint-Hubert Municipal Library

  • Organized a filmmaking course aimed at 10- to 14-year-olds
  • Developed and taught the course
  • Was responsible for finding all equipment and sponsors
  • Recruited participants
  • Directed the participants in the produciton of a music video which promoted the library's services to teenagers

    • Videogame Producer

  • Directly managed cross-disciplinary teams of up to 60 people in the creation and development of video games on various platforms
  • Had complete responsibility for the product's final quality
  • Developed game concepts within the constraints of target age, brands, budget and the technical limitations of the consoles
  • Managed the relationship with the publisher

    • 2005-2008: Artificial Mind and Movement

  • Iron Man (Wii, PS2, PSP, PC) published by Sega for Marvel
  • Happy Feet (PS2, Wii, PC, Gamecube) published by Midway for Warner Bros.

    • 2004-2005: DC Studios

  • Winx Club (PC) published by Konami for Take5
  • Disney's Cinderella : Magical Dreams (GBA) self-published by Disney
  • Fear Factor (GBA) published by Hip games for NBC

    • Conferences and associations

  • 2004-2008: Consulting committee, International Game Developers Association - Montreal
  • 2007: Content coordinator, Montreal Games Summit
  • 2004 to 2007: Attendee, Montreal Games Summit
  • 2005 and 2006: Attendee, Electronic Entertainment Expo- E3 (Los Angeles)
  • 2000 to 2004: Member, Society for Technical Communication
  • 2000: Attendee, Annual Conference of the Society for Technical Communication (Orlando)

    • Education

    1997-1999: Studies in Bachelor of Science, Biology

  • Concordia University, Montreal
  • Highlights: One year of study at Lunds Universitet, Sweden, admission to the Honours program

    • 1992-1995: Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

  • McGill University, Montreal
  • Highlights: First class honours and Dean's honour list

    • 1989-1991: Diploma of collegial studies, Creative Arts

  • Champlain College, Longueuil
  • Highlight: Dean's honour roll

    • Additional information

    Continuing education and on-the-job training

  • 2008: Graphic Design - Concordia
  • 2006-2007: Management course - InspirAction
  • 2004: Management course - Hautes Études Commerciales
  • 2001: Macromedia Flash - Innovation Consultants
  • 2000: Technical Writing - Concordia
  • 1996: Train-the-trainer course - Innovation Consultants

    • Technical skills

  • Advanced - Windows, Office and MS Project
  • Intermediate - HTML, Flash, Premiere, Camtasia, all CMS such as Movable Type, Blogger and WordPress, Mac OS
  • Basic - CSS

    • Languages

  • French and English, perfectly written and spoken
  • Conversational Swedish

    • Hobbies

  • Travel, running, piano, history, dressmaking, quiz games, dogs