Don Peladeau
Surrey,BC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at IBC Technologies Inc, excelling in cross-functional team leadership and innovation management. Spearheaded a new product line launch, driving significant sales growth. Expert in operational leadership, fostering strong partnerships, and achieving cost efficiencies. Skilled in international business, blending hard and soft skills to surpass objectives.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
VP R&D and Operations
IBC Technologies Inc
01.2011 - 10.2024
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Cultivated a high-performance culture within the organization by setting clear expectations for employees at all levels, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievement.
- Led a cross-functional team to develop and launch a new product line, contributing to significant growth in sales.
- Championed change management initiatives within the organization to ensure smooth transitions during periods of growth or restructuring.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing advantageous terms for the company while maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Introduced process improvements that reduced operational costs while maintaining high-quality standards across all departments.
- Managed multi-million dollar budgets responsibly, achieving cost savings and ensuring resources were allocated effectively.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors and strategic partners
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
General Manager
Reid Bros Plumbing and Heating LTD
09.1996 - 12.2010
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing brand credibility and access to new customer segments.
- Developed and executed comprehensive employee training program, elevating staff skills and improving service delivery.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Partner
Xpert Mechanical LTD
09.1981 - 08.1996
- Developed creative customer focused solutions to meet the customers Plumbing and Heating needs
- Managed relationships with multiple Property Management companies to provide on time and cost effective solutions to meet the customers needs
- General Financial Management of the company
- Designed custom heating and cooling system solutions
Education
BC Gas Fitter - B, Red Seal Plumbing - Plumbing And Heating
BCIT
Burnaby, BCSkills
- Cross-functional team leadership
- International business
- Innovation management
- Operational leadership
Accomplishments
- Successfully lead a project to implement Oracle throughout the company
- Designed and implemented a inventory counting system to accurately record the current inventory and locations within the factory for easy update to Oracle.
- Implemented an easy to use custom database for accurate management of manufacturing serial numbers plus shipping, receiving and RMA tracking.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Interests
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Woodworking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Hydronics
Timeline
VP R&D and Operations
IBC Technologies Inc
01.2011 - 10.2024
General Manager
Reid Bros Plumbing and Heating LTD
09.1996 - 12.2010
Partner
Xpert Mechanical LTD
09.1981 - 08.1996
BC Gas Fitter - B, Red Seal Plumbing - Plumbing And Heating
BCIT
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