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Gilles Hupe

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Bring 28 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Integrity Signs
03.2022 - Current
  • Duties: Manage and oversee multiple large accounts including a Major Local Grocery Store Re-brand, and other National account customers
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Estimating and follow all projects through to completion
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Met customers on site to discuss their signage needs
  • Help out with production and installations when needed.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Sign Manufacturing

The Car Salon
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Including: Alupanel, Coroplast, Acrylic, Intecel & Sintra Automotive 3M Paint Protection Film, Fleet Graphics, Striping and Vehicle Wraps Vinyl Cutting and Application
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Computerized Sign Design – Including: Logo's, Sign Layout and Proofs Large format digital printing, laminating, cutting and weeding materials
  • Quoting and invoicing jobs once projects are completed using QuickBooks

Sign Manufacturing

Precision Graphics
12.2013 - 02.2021
  • Worked with raw materials to develop complete and commercially viable products.
  • Incorporated automated systems to produce goods of good quality and consistently speed up processes.
  • Verified that all general manufacturing processes met high quality standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff in manufacturing processes and procedures.
  • Monitored inventory levels of general merchandise to guarantee adequate supply.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with suppliers.
  • Oversaw design and development of new products for general production.
  • Evaluated and implemented new technologies to increase productivity production and capacity.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.

Sign Manufacturing

3M Trimline of Calgary
05.2012 - 12.2013
  • Including: Coroplast, MDO, Acrylic, Intecel & Sintra Automotive Window Tinting, 3M Paint Protection Film, Auto Graphics, Striping and Vehicle Wraps Vinyl Cutting and Application – Including: Automotive and Glass
  • Computerized Sign Design – Including: Logo's, Sign Layout and Proofs.

Education

Arc/Info GIS Mapping Certification Course -

Okanagan University College
02.2001

Training in software installation & integration and advertising design (flyers, business cards, etc) -

Compu-Colour Services
01.1993

AutoCAD 11 training -

R.L Tomlinson Drafting & Blueprinting
01.1992

Housing Rehabilitation Certificate 1 & 2 -

Humber College
01.1991

Skills

  • 28 years in the Signage and auto accessory industry
  • Sign Manufacturing – Mutoh VJ Digital Printer, Flexi-Sign, Omega/Composer, Gerber Software, Graphix Advantage, Corel Draw, Corel Photo-Paint, Signlab 5, Casmate Cut 6, Corel-Word Perfect, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop and various other software
  • Task Prioritization
  • [Equipment] Operation
  • Data Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Resolution
  • Active Listening
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Networking
  • Calm Under Pressure

Highlights

  • Personable with excellent customer service skills
  • Hard-working, Honest and Reliable
  • Over 28 years of sign sales, design, installation and manufacturing experience

References

Available upon Request

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Project Manager

Integrity Signs
03.2022 - Current

Sign Manufacturing

The Car Salon
03.2021 - 03.2022

Sign Manufacturing

Precision Graphics
12.2013 - 02.2021

Sign Manufacturing

3M Trimline of Calgary
05.2012 - 12.2013

Arc/Info GIS Mapping Certification Course -

Okanagan University College

Training in software installation & integration and advertising design (flyers, business cards, etc) -

Compu-Colour Services

AutoCAD 11 training -

R.L Tomlinson Drafting & Blueprinting

Housing Rehabilitation Certificate 1 & 2 -

Humber College

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