André Blais

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