Summary
Overview
Work History
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Skills
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Certification
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FRANCIS VIENS-PARÉ

Montreal

Summary

Bilingual (French/English) Events Manager with a strong foundation in project management, logistics, and client engagement. A proactive change driver and creative communicator, known for initiating continuous improvement and delivering high-impact results. Skilled in public speaking, brand representation, and multimedia production—including voiceovers and video editing. Combines operational precision with storytelling flair to support ALTEN’s mission in aviation and engineering innovation.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager – Retail Solutions, Facilities & Logistics

Fujitsu Consulting Canada
01.2018 - Current
  • - Launched and managed the Connected Retail Experience Center 2.0.
  • - Directed warehouse operations and international logistics for demos and tradeshows.
  • - Led packaging redesign and logistics process improvements.
  • - Delivered virtual and onsite demos; served as Product Owner for FIMS.
  • - Oversaw facility and warehouse post-relocation management.

Project Manager – Retail Events and Initiatives

Fujitsu Consulting Canada
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • - Managed tradeshow presence, budgets, logistics, and booth design.
  • - Created a Virtual Experience Center for remote sales enablement.
  • - Supported acquisition due diligence and full-cycle facility relocation.

Software Project Manager – Retail Software Operations

Fujitsu Consulting Canada
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • - Led software project teams and coordinated office relocation.
  • - Spearheaded inventory process improvements and product launches.
  • - Member of Diversity & Inclusion Council; led Fujitsu’s first Pride March.

Business Analyst – Audit & Operations Management

Aptos (Epicor Retail)
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • - Delivered client training and led software implementation sessions.
  • - Managed project scope and budget; optimized internal documentation.
  • - Created onboarding programs and employee recognition initiatives.

Various Roles

RBC Royal Bank
01.2002 - 01.2014
  • - Branch Manager, Account Manager, Client Care Manager, Operations Officer
  • - Led branch launches, team management, and community outreach.
  • - Coordinated tech setups, marketing strategies, and event planning.
  • - Managed call center teams and implemented new software platforms.

Education

Communications

Concordia University
Montreal
09-2006

Skills

  • Event logistics and production
  • Creative content creation (photo & video)
  • Construction management
  • Logistics management
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Vendor sourcing

Accomplishments


  • Supervised team of 50 team members and coordinated vendors and oversaw construction of Fujitsu's Office relocation.
  • Worked with Designer to conceptualize and deliver the current workspace on time and on budget.
  • Built the Connected Retail Experience Center and oversaw its evolution into a business unit now designed to deliver remote/virtual and onsite solution demonstration events, conferences as well as employee training in addition to being the content creator for sales support materials.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • Tools & Tech: FIMS, MS Office, CRM platforms, Symposium, remote demo tools
  • Core Skills: Event Planning, Project Management, Logistics, Client Engagement, Multimedia Production, Team Leadership, Process Improvement

Certification

SAFe for Teams Agile Certification Valid Certification

Timeline

Project Manager – Retail Solutions, Facilities & Logistics

Fujitsu Consulting Canada
01.2018 - Current

Project Manager – Retail Events and Initiatives

Fujitsu Consulting Canada
01.2018 - 01.2022

Software Project Manager – Retail Software Operations

Fujitsu Consulting Canada
01.2017 - 01.2018

Business Analyst – Audit & Operations Management

Aptos (Epicor Retail)
01.2015 - 01.2017

Various Roles

RBC Royal Bank
01.2002 - 01.2014

Communications

Concordia University

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