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STÉPHANE ALLARD

Surrey,BC

Summary

A senior business leader seasoned in high technology and international businesses. Strong leadership abilities and an agent of change. Identifies the right talent to build highly competitive and effective teams. Evaluates operations to determine areas of strength and limitations. Masters the management of all processes product conception, research, development, manufacturing, implementation customer support, marketing, sales and all associated services; administration, finance, logistics and communication and quality. Drives efficiency improvement through cycle time and cost reduction, while increasing throughput, quality and competitiveness. Good knowledge in media relations and international lobbying.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer - COO

Creo-Tech Industrial Group
01.2022 - Current
  • Led operational oversight and financial performance for all Group Companies across North America - Tarco Engineering operating world-wide from Calgary Alberta and MD Stainless Steel operating from Los Angeles California, USA.
  • Championed the adoption of new technology solutions to streamline operations, automate manual tasks, and improve overall efficiency levels.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Facilitated regular leadership meetings to discuss progress on strategic goals, identify opportunities for improvement, and address challenges proactively.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and systems, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
  • Established key performance indicators for each department to track progress towards organizational goals effectively.
  • Optimized supply chain management strategies; reducing lead times while maintaining product quality standards for increased customer satisfaction rates.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.
  • Developed comprehensive financial plans to support long-term business objectives, reducing operational expenses while maximizing profitability.
  • Spearheaded major organizational restructuring efforts, resulting in a more agile and responsive team structure.
  • Expanded company''s market presence by identifying new business opportunities and executing strategic partnerships.
  • Enhanced company reputation by establishing strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Mentored team members by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and providing constructive feedback; fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.
  • Formulated strategic plans aligning with overall company vision; setting achievable short and long-term goals to drive growth and profitability.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.

Director & Shareholder

La Maison du Peintre
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Director and Shareholder of a Group of Paint Stores across Quebec, Canada.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
  • Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhanced the company''s reputation in the community and industry at large.
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
  • Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

General Manager

SMS Equipment
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for leading the Oil & Gas branch network for SMS Equipment (the world's largest Komatsu dealer) from Fort McMurray, Canada. The division delivered over $450m revenues at 20%+ EBITDA margins through a 500+ team in the Heavy Equipment and Metal Fabrication space.
  • Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams on various projects/initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational performanceresults.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
  • Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.

General Manager

SARGENT AEROSPACE CANADA INC.
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Led the team of 110 staff which engineered, manufactured and fabricated complex tight tolerance engine and aircraft parts for mainly Pratt & Whitney and Bombardier.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams on various projects/initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational performanceresults.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

General Manager

ESSENTIAL TURBINES INC.
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Responsible for all business activities of the company in the repair and overhaul of ROLLS ROYCE 250 turboshaft turbine engines and SNECMA jet engines.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Developed robust contingency plans to ensure business continuity during unforeseen disruptions.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Implemented quality control systems that boosted overall product consistency and reliability.
  • Optimized supply chain operations through strategic vendor partnerships and efficient logistics planning.

Vice-President, General Manager

FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY (WAI) INC
01.1998 - 01.2005
  • Grew and lead a team of 350 employees in 5 facilities worldwide, serving over 40 countries, that develops, manufactures, installs and support High Tech Forensic Equipment, software and applications, including for ballistics, to combat crime globally. Working closely with Law Enforcement Agencies like the CIA & FBI and its equivalents worldwide.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.
  • Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
  • Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization, leading to better business outcomes.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Drove corporate social responsibility programs that created positive social impact while delivering tangible business benefits, such as enhanced brand reputation and employee morale.
  • Launched new products or services in various markets by conducting comprehensive market research studies and tailoring offerings based on customer needs analysis.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Used market insights to capitalize on key business opportunities for new advantageous partnerships.
  • Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Education

Director of Maintenance Certification -

TRANSPORT CANADA
01.1991

Finance Course For Non-Financial Managers -

McGill UNIVERSITY
01.1989

Avionics Systems Engineering -

CF SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE AND ORDINANCE ENGINEERING
01.1984

Aerospace Engineering -

CF SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE AND ORDINANCE ENGINEERING
01.1984

B. Eng. Computer Engineering -

ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA
01.1983

Skills

  • Compliance Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Analysis & Forecasting
  • Operations Oversight
  • Cost Savings and Reduction
  • Change Management
  • Acquisition Integration
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • General Management and Administration
  • Process Improvement
  • Organizational Development
  • Executive Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Revenue generation
  • Negotiated a 5 year $105 million contract with the United States government (FTI)
  • Increased the recurring annual revenues from $2 million to $27 million (FTI)
  • Increased the customer base from 3 to 35 countries (FTI)
  • Negotiated grants and subsidies totaling over $3.35 million with provincial and federal governments for the implementation of the new facility in PEI and the training of new personnel. (Allied Signal)
  • Developed an extensive network of representatives and agents for military R&O business in the United States and Latin America; Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Venezuela and Mexico
  • Won two major electronic repair contracts totaling $15 million in sales (Allied Signal)
  • Operation management and productivity improvement
  • Within a period of six month; transformed an unsuccessful business (prior 6 years) into a highly profitable organization with margins of over 15% and a sales growth of 23% per year. (SPAR)
  • Restructured the maintenance organization, which improved the turn-around time from an average of 49 days to 13 days. (Marconi)
  • Transformed a $7 million (revenue) company into a $52 million international world leader (FTI-Forensic Technology)
  • Designed and implemented a shop modernization program which improved productivity from 82% to 93%; providing faster service and better response to customer needs
  • Negotiated the 1989 collective agreement for AlliedSignal with the CAW union
  • Strategic alliances
  • Negotiated and implemented a technology transfer from Graseby Ionics in England to Allied Signal for a chemical agent monitoring system.
  • Negotiation of strategic partnership to neutralize competition (FTI)
  • Start-up
  • Implemented a new high tech facility in PEI for the repair and overhaul of regional aircraft equipment. The new facility achieved $1.3 million of sales in the first year of operation. (Allied Signal)
  • Implemented worldwide customer support operation in both Ireland and Florida to support over 400 laboratories in 35 countries (FTI)
  • Formal recognition
  • Led the company to win the following awards
  • 2004 Advanced Imaging Solution of the Year Award Advanced Imaging magazine
  • 2003 Canada's Best 50 Managed Companies Deloitte and Touche and CIBC
  • 2003 Prix Performance PME (Technology Category) Journal Les Affaires
  • 2003 Canada Export Award Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  • 2002 Palmarès 2002, Top 35 Employers in Quebec Affaires Plus and Watson Wyatt
  • 2002 Canada's Best 50 Managed Companies Deloitte and Touche and CIBC
  • 2002 Ranked #10 in "Les 50 Leaders de la Croissance" (Top 50 Leaders of Business Growth) PME Magazine
  • 2002 The Mercuriades Award for Innovation and Design Fédération of the Chamber of Commerce of Quebec
  • 2002 Prix Performance PME (Small and Medium Enterprises Performance Prize) Journal Les Affaires
  • 2001 The Mercuriades Award for Export Fédération of the Chamber of Commerce of Quebec

Major Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of international business and operational management
  • Skilled in implementing new philosophies focused on customer needs
  • Experienced in constructing and directing management teams
  • Track record in identifying and developing strategic and tactical alliances
  • Strong financial management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer - COO

Creo-Tech Industrial Group
01.2022 - Current

Director & Shareholder

La Maison du Peintre
01.2019 - 01.2021

General Manager

SMS Equipment
01.2014 - 01.2018

General Manager

SARGENT AEROSPACE CANADA INC.
01.2010 - 01.2013

General Manager

ESSENTIAL TURBINES INC.
01.2006 - 01.2010

Vice-President, General Manager

FORENSIC TECHNOLOGY (WAI) INC
01.1998 - 01.2005

Director of Maintenance Certification -

TRANSPORT CANADA

Finance Course For Non-Financial Managers -

McGill UNIVERSITY

Avionics Systems Engineering -

CF SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE AND ORDINANCE ENGINEERING

Aerospace Engineering -

CF SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE AND ORDINANCE ENGINEERING

B. Eng. Computer Engineering -

ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA

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