Highly confident and capable transportation research technician offering 25+ years of professional experience to clients and customers. Known for exceptional customer service skills, critical and creative thinking skills and strong abilities in solving problems and resolving conflicts. Dedicated team player with a proactive attitude and a high level of integrity. Possesses strong communication skills that enable him to carry out engaging technology transfer activities.• Responsible for… Show more Highly confident and capable transportation research technician offering 25+ years of professional experience to clients and customers. Known for exceptional customer service skills, critical and creative thinking skills and strong abilities in solving problems and resolving conflicts. Dedicated team player with a proactive attitude and a high level of integrity. Possesses strong communication skills that enable him to carry out engaging technology transfer activities.• Responsible for client relations in the field • Developed and presented best practice training packages to fleets• Responsible for SmartWay renewal for member fleets• Organized and coordinated industry events and workshops• Delivered tail-gate meetings for drivers and technical staff • Creation of presentations and writing reports on the accomplishments of the program within the scope of external publications and exhibitions across Canada • Data collection with on-board recorders for research studies and analysiso Vehicle Platooningo Collision Avoidanceo Energotest campaign• Photography of equipment and personnel for use in publications and industry magazinesAccomplishments: • Master Trainer for the Federal Govt. SmartDriver Program (light & heavy-duty vehicles) • Certified motor vehicle driving instructor for the Québec government – The basics of fuel-efficient driving • Innovation Recognition Award for work on Forestry Platooning Pilot project• Kruger Award for contribution to the Opti-Grade project • Winner of numerous research related photo contests • Speaker at various industry events (PMTC, Forestry Transportation workshops, trade shows, Truck World)• Produced and narrated video for the Forest Industry (https://youtu.be/-fNqd3Ptxok)• Invention of a tool making it possible to facilitate the removal of trailer stakes for forestry trailer configurations in the Maritimes• Voice over and narration for videos & industry training material Show less

As a senior research technician of 23 years, I am fortunate enough to say that I was able to take on many different challenges and roles throughout my career. Along that journey I realized my passion for engaging an audience and took steps to becoming a Master Trainer for the Federal Government through their SmartDriver program. Once that contract ended I continued deliver tech-transfer workshops and speak at industry events while performing other tasks for various research projects.As… Show more As a senior research technician of 23 years, I am fortunate enough to say that I was able to take on many different challenges and roles throughout my career. Along that journey I realized my passion for engaging an audience and took steps to becoming a Master Trainer for the Federal Government through their SmartDriver program. Once that contract ended I continued deliver tech-transfer workshops and speak at industry events while performing other tasks for various research projects.As a former OTR Truck Driver, I know my way around heavy equipment but when I started as a research technician in forestry, it was a different world. I had to discover new skill sets and adapt established talents to develop a varied tool box of skill sets.First and foremost on the skills list was public speaking. I discovered a love for transferring ideas and engaging and audience. To that end I also discovered I had a pretty good knack for narration and have had numerous opportunities to lend my voice to the Forest Transport industry and beyond.With an eye for photography and an artistic flair, I was able to have my photos used for Transport Industry magazine covers. I also dove head first into creating a video for the first time ever. I produced the video, which can viewed on Youtube, to showcase the efforts being made by Forestry companies in terms of safety for road users and their company drivers.I am an experienced, passionate, loyal and honest person who believes firmly in reaching out to people to enrich their lives. I love communicating and meeting folks from all walks of life! Show less