Jean-Francois Vautour
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Services and Parts Department
Kubota Canada
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations by conducting regular audits and assessments of departmental processes.
- Hired, developed, motivated and retained top talent.
- Explained regulations, policies, or procedures to new-hires to confirm understanding and compliance.
- Maintained knowledge of business operations to keep departments and employees up to date on important work-related changes.
- Trained service staff on latest policies and procedures.
- Implemented strategies to enable team members to provide quality services to clients.
- Assigned duties or work schedules to employees for adequate shift coverage.
- Ordered materials, supplies or equipment for special projects.
Supervisor and Services Coordinator
Les Equipements Contro-Valve
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
Technical Advisor
Les Equipements COFA Hytorc
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Developed effective strategies for risk mitigation, proactively identifying potential problems before they escalated into costly setbacks.
- Conducted regular audits for compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, minimizing exposure to fines or penalties resulting from noncompliance.
- Reduced downtime and improved productivity with proactive troubleshooting and timely resolution of technical issues.
- Assessed client needs, devising tailored solutions that aligned with their unique objectives and constraints.
- Served as a key liaison between clients and internal teams, facilitating clear communication on project requirements and deliverables.
- Collaborated with personnel to provide updated knowledge regarding industry application standards and specifications.
Assistant Manager
Couche-Tard Convenient Store
01.2004 - 12.2008
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Kitchen Manager
Pacini
01.1999 - 12.2008
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports to help identify areas for improvement as well as recognizing successes and contributions.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
Education
University Certificate - Humanities
UQAM
Montreal, QC05-2013
Diploma of Professional Studies - Technical Drawing
Centre De Formation Professionnelle Des Riverains
Repentigny, QC06-2009
Attestation of Vocational Specialization - Business Creation
Centre De Formation Professionnelle Des Riverains
Repentigny, QC06-2009
Diploma of College Studies - Fine Arts
Cegep Regional De Lanaudiere A Joliette
Joliette, QC05-2001
High School Diploma -
Ecole Secondaire Paul Arsenaud
L'Assomption, QC06-1999
Skills
- Quick learner
- Hard worker
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Customer Satisfaction
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Employee Supervision
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Other Training
-ASP Construction card
-Simdut
-Working in Confined space certificate
-Working at Heights certificate
-Forklift certificate (Only valid at Kubota)
-First Aid Training in the workplace certificate
Interests
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Drawing and Painting
- Photography
- Hiking
- Road Trips
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Genealogy
- Astrology
Timeline
Director of Services and Parts Department
Kubota Canada
07.2023 - 09.2024
Supervisor and Services Coordinator
Les Equipements Contro-Valve
07.2022 - 07.2023
Technical Advisor
Les Equipements COFA Hytorc
08.2015 - 06.2022
Assistant Manager
Couche-Tard Convenient Store
01.2004 - 12.2008
Kitchen Manager
Pacini
01.1999 - 12.2008
University Certificate - Humanities
UQAM
Diploma of Professional Studies - Technical Drawing
Centre De Formation Professionnelle Des Riverains
Attestation of Vocational Specialization - Business Creation
Centre De Formation Professionnelle Des Riverains
Diploma of College Studies - Fine Arts
Cegep Regional De Lanaudiere A Joliette
High School Diploma -
Ecole Secondaire Paul Arsenaud
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