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ALEXANDRE MARTEL

Châteauguay,Canada

Summary

With over 25 years of leadership experience in the video game industry, I have gained solid expertise in strategic direction, innovation, and business development. My results-oriented approach has allowed me to effectively turn challenges into opportunities and lead teams toward ambitious goals. Through dynamic leadership and strategic partnerships, I have consistently delivered positive results in competitive environments. Member of the Visual Effects Society.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

3Mind Games
01.2014 - 10.2024
  • Promoted a positive company culture and team spirit
  • Established a strong, reliable network with industry professionals to facilitate collaborations
  • Represented the company within professional networks
  • Managed relationships with external partners, such as suppliers and clients
  • Developed strategic partnerships with other businesses and organizations
  • Recruited staff, identified the talents and skills necessary for business growth, conducted interviews, and selected candidates
  • Represented the company to clients, partners, shareholders, and investors
  • Created and implemented the company's growth strategy
  • Developed and managed the annual budget to optimize financial resource allocation
  • All administrative tasks
  • Achievements: Won several awards for our games (3x NYX, GDC Best in Play, First Prize Xsolla, Nomination at Numix)
  • Secured millions of dollars in funding and grants
  • Signed contracts with distributors
  • Founded and managed a company for over 10 years
  • Launched and led several projects
  • Established strategic partnerships with leading companies
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
  • Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.

Project Manager

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company
05.2012 - 04.2017
  • Managed complex and diverse projects from design to implementation
  • Monitored the progress of stages, documented, and communicated regularly about the project's progress, adjusting tasks as needed
  • Coordinated progress meetings with participating teams
  • Supervised the production of deliverables, anticipating needs changes and unexpected issues
  • Closely followed budgets and timelines to ensure financial and time constraints were met
  • Managed teams and projects applying Agile principles
  • Trained and mentored new employees, sharing best practices in project management

Business Development Consultant

10.2008 - 03.2012

Quality Assurance Manager

Ubisoft
11.1997 - 08.2008
  • Led over 50 projects as team leader, including many AAA games
  • Supervised teams of 10 to 60 employees
  • Created the testing department in several Ubisoft subsidiaries
  • Assisted the development team in finding solutions to improve game quality
  • Developed company culture, ensuring adherence to procedures and best practices
  • Recruited staff and facilitated onboarding
  • Managed budgets, tracked expenses, and recommended adjustments
  • Documented best testing methodologies

Education

Administration/Project Management -

TELUQ
Montréal, Québec
01.1999

DEC - Computer Science

Collège Lionel-Groulx
Sainte-Thérèse, Québec
01.1996

DES -

Curé-Antoine-Labelle
Laval, Québec
01.1994

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Decision Making
  • Financial Planning
  • Perseverance
  • Sense of Responsibility
  • Startup Management
  • Adaptability to Change
  • Partnership Development
  • Project Management
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Effective Communication
  • Team Motivation
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Ethics and integrity

Languages

French
English
Spanish

Interests

  • Travel
  • Video Gaming
  • Tech enthusiast
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Hiking

Timeline

Founder

3Mind Games
01.2014 - 10.2024

Project Manager

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company
05.2012 - 04.2017

Business Development Consultant

10.2008 - 03.2012

Quality Assurance Manager

Ubisoft
11.1997 - 08.2008

DEC - Computer Science

Collège Lionel-Groulx

DES -

Curé-Antoine-Labelle

Administration/Project Management -

TELUQ

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