André Blais

Leveraging an entrepreneurial background in small business and a commitment to meeting client needs, expertise is brought in delivering meticulous attention to guidance. Various roles throughout the professional journey required unwavering accountability for results and excellence in execution, with the aim to contribute skills and expertise to a dynamic company, preferably in an audio-related industry.

Audio Recording Technology Student

Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology - London, ON - September 2022 to July 2023

• Earned an Audio Engineering diploma with honours, majoring in Audio for Visual Media, in July 2023
• Advanced knowledge in recording, editing, mixing and audio optimization for dialog, sound effects, and music
• Collaborated on two projects, enhancing skills in music/SFX synchronization for animated content
• Developed expertise in broadcast loudness and CALM Act audio specifications

Construction Business Owner

MD Construction - Ontario, 2016 to 2022

• Owned and operated a construction business, building residential homes across Southern Ontario
• Managed regulatory compliance, project management, and finance with meticulous organization skills
• Collaborated with diverse teams to deliver quality workmanship and ensure client satisfaction

Inside Sales Representative

TSUBAKI OF CANADA LIMITED - Mississauga, ON - 2016

Inside sales of industrial products.

Inside Sales Representative

VELUX - Ontario2015 to 2015

• Provided inside sales support to the company’s dealer network, identifying cross-selling opportunities
• Gained rapid product knowledge, earning recognition for material assistance during on-site service calls
• Achieved 2nd place in sales of discontinued merchandise by identifying cross-selling opportunities

Owner/Operator

Café J'adore - Mississauga, ON - 2012 to 2014

• Invested $70,000 to buy and renovate a bar and restaurant, specializing in Vietnamese cooking
• Grew monthly sales from $10,000 to an average of almost $30,000 within three months
• Attained basic fluency in Vietnamese, fostering repeat customers

Dispatcher

United Van Lines (Canada) Ltd. - Mississauga, ON - 2009 to 2011

• Assisted in dispatching, planning, and assigning load routes to long-distance haulers
• Provided dispatch support for US cross-border coordinators, aiding in document submission to US Customs
• Played a vital role in transitioning to a new web-based application, involving extensive beta testing and department consultations

Logistics Coordinator

Maple Leaf Foods - Hamilton, ON - 2005 to 2007

• Key asset in logistics department growth, managing three temp workers to cope with doubled sales to $1.3 million
• Handled orders totaling $200,000 or more weekly, ensuring prompt communication between multiple departments

E-Tutor

CGS (Computer Generated Solutions) - Saint John, NB - 2005 to 2005

• Provided sales support for IBM’s Express Managed Security Services to French and English IBM business partners
• Performed English to French translations for various IBM sales documents

Tele-Services Agent

IBM - Saint John, NB - 2003 to 2005

• Provided first-response assistance to IBM’s enterprise customers placing service calls on various IT and networking hardware while maintaining internal QC scores over 90%
• Served as off-prime shift coordinator, managing work for field technicians

• Earned an Audio Engineering diploma with honours, majoring in Audio for Visual Media, in July 2023
• Advanced knowledge in recording, editing, mixing and audio optimization for dialog, sound effects, and music
• Collaborated on two projects, enhancing skills in music/SFX synchronization for animated content
• Developed expertise in broadcast loudness and CALM Act audio specifications