• Monitor strategic corporate initiatives and risk analysis for presentation to the board of directors. • Responsible for coordinating the first-level management workload relief initiative. • Organize and coordinate meetings with members of several business divisions with differing work environments to identify and prioritize efficiency initiatives.• Completed four courses of the Hydro-Québec Lean Academy on continuous improvement.

• Helped develop Hydro-Québec’s Strategic Vision 2030, presented to the management team and the board of directors. • Participated in the company’s strategic reflection process and in drafting the Strategic Plan 2020-2024.• Managed files concerning the Régie de l’énergie du Québec [Québec energy board] for the corporate units in charge of continuous improvement and strategic planning.• Made a presentation on Hydro-Québec’s strategic planning process to an international delegation.• Analyzed the implementation of the continuous improvement approach in the different corporate divisions with a view to recommending an optimal approach. • Learned about Hydro-Québec’s management system, continuous improvement principles and SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis. • Deepened my understanding of the company’s performance management tools and strategic initiatives. • Contributed to the work of the company’s strategic operations committee, which helps management take appropriate decisions by providing an overview of cross-functional issues. • Followed up on strategic corporate initiatives.• Made presentations to senior managers.

• Taught French as a second language at a private school.• Developed and made numerous presentations on Canada and the province of Québec to students in Baltimore City.• Freelance translation work from English to French for a company with international operations.• Developed a personal network with journalists and people involved in community improvement and violence reduction.• Studied American society and its strengths and weaknesses in various fields, including politics, international relations, education, health and the energy sector.

HYDRO-QUEBEC TRANSENERGIE (power transmission division) - Marketing Advisor (2002-2006)• Analyzed various North American electricity markets and prepared related presentations and reports.• Defined customers’ goals and priorities in collaboration with senior team members.• Represented the division in meetings with internal and external customers.• Developed presentations and organized information sessions on the Transmission Provider’s Code of Conduct and implemented follow-up strategies.• Compiled a list of Hydro-Québec TransÉnergie representations in various organizations responsible for power transmission system compliance and reliability (NERC, NPCC, etc.) and helped determine to what extent it was relevant or important for the division to be active within such organizations. HYDRO-QUEBEC CAPITECH INC. (venture capital subsidiary) - Intern (2001)• Spearheaded the analysis of strategies, commercial practices and business models related to energy management systems.TRANSENERGIE TECHNOLOGIES - Contract worker (2001)• Conducted a competitive analysis of a European firm specializing in the simulation of power transmission systems. GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS - Intern (1999)• Conceptualized, developed and managed an online network of contacts to facilitate real-time communications between Hydro-Québec and power producers from around the world, as well as Canadian embassies and Québec delegations abroad.HEAD OFFICE INFORMATION DESK & ELECTRIUM (INTERPRETATION CENTER ON ELECTRICITY)- Guide (1998)• Represented the company and participated in the logistics and success of an international congress on energy. • Conducted visitor scientific tours. • Developed communication plans to facilitate the explanation of electric and magnetic principles with a focus on education and corporate social responsibility for the community.