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JEAN CLOUTIER, BA

 

 

400–21 Water St., Vancouver, B.C., V6B 1A1

W:  (778) 239 1780 Email: cloutier@in2cc.com 

 

 

NEW MEDIA SPECIALIST

 

Award winning digital communications specialist, fuelled by passion & commitment.  This inspired producer has exceptional ability to transform abstract concepts into concrete reality.  Natural ability to manage team members toward the achievement of goals.  Expert strategist/interpreter with exceptional skill in generating innovative Information/Communication Technology solutions customized to meet organizational objectives.  Seasoned professional draws on rich, multicultural expertise to compete in global market.  Proficiency in French, English & Italian.

 

  • Project Development/Management
  • Strong Attention To Detail
  • Producing/Editing
  • Organizational Skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Fiscal Management

 

  Innovative, Dynamic Communication

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

IN2CC CONTENT CREATION INC.,  Vancouver, Canada www.in2cc.com

January 2007-Present
  • CEO / Content Producer
Founded I.T. Company.  Responsible for development of content application for mobile communication sector.  Pioneered development of Mobile Communication Centre.
  • Created innovative software to meet needs of mobile phone companies by conducting thorough research & development.
  • Produced dynamic new media programs for ADOBE by reorganizing workflow to create innovative/cost effective programs distributed internationally.
  • Ensured product success by designing on-line learning program (“eLearning”).  This enabled Toy Company to run eLearning course for K-12 target group designed to facilitate interest in nostalgic Mattel products (Barbie from ‘60-’70).   Program was successful in bringing this exposition/museum & course to young people across the province using  Mobile Communication Center / MCC.

 

 

SYSTEMA HOLDING SPA, Bergamo, Italy www.systemacase.it

2005-2006
  • Director of Technology                                                      

Designed infrastructure of digital signage network (DSN) for 6,000+ Real Estate Agencies.  Responsible for software selection, internet equipment & video distribution.  Liaised with CEO’s to manage employees & train video operators.
  • Ensured company’s long term communication needs met, implementing communication system by preparing call for tenders, selecting potential suppliers & utilizing innovative technology.
  • Ensured reliability of system by overseeing computer management, installation & applications.
  • Improved profit margin, enabling company to expedite distribution of financial information by developing custom communication system.
  • Improved profit margin by assisting company to lower training/education costs related to travel.
  • Improved efficiency of agencies by introducing electronic work flow management system to organize listings (base on Adobe technology LiveCycle + PDF). 
  • Maximized market potential, giving company advantage over competitors by developing customized video for agencies to present to clients.

 

 

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PINEL STUDIO,  Cremona, Italy  www.pinel.com

2004-2005
  • Consultant, Technology Integration & New Media Production
Responsible for integration of new technology including DVD ideation, realization & production.
  • Improved profitability by utilizing knowledge in niche cultural production to develop agreements with content owners, produce multilingual DVD’s & organize international distribution in partnership with CustomFlix (now own by AMAZON.COM).

 

 

AEM CREMONA SPA, Cremona, Italy  www.aemcom.net 

2000-2003
  • Director, Internet Technology
Responsible for strategic development & operation of Municipality of Cremona’s new I.S.P. structure. 
   Pioneered development of AEM.COM, province’s first ISP supplier.
  • Facilitated use/distribution of multimedia content (IPTV) by providing expertise in federative fiber optic network. 
  • Ensured long term organizational success by exercising sound technical knowledge in creation of novel I.T. system to service current & future needs.  
  • Assisted Municipality of Cremona in becoming renound for Fiber Optic Development by enabling them to utilize system to participate in National Video Conference with Chamber of Commerce. Municipality was subsequently named as one of the top 5 cities for Fiber Optic Innovation.

 

  

  • Assisted Cremona to compete cross-nationally by implementing comprehensive ISP system.
  • Assisted City in achieving organizational objectives by developing dynamic interactive communication system.
  • Ensured integrity/reliability of system by nurturing partnerships with international service carrier UUNET to deliver comprehensive services (access, hosting, mail, service level agreement), unmatched by competitors three years after startup. 
  • Awarded “Best World Webcam” (2000), together with Paris, 1st for “Innovation & Quality”  for Webcam.

QUICKNET ISP, Cremona, Italy

1995-2000
  • Director, Internet Technology

Created first internet service in Cremona.  Responsible for overall design & implementation including Web, e-mail, FTP protocol, domain name system (“DNS”) & teleconference services. (Sun Microsystems UNIX server) 

Optimized client service by providing direct connection between Cremona, Milan & Montréal through UUNET.

 

  

Generated tourism potential by producing customized, high quality documentaries highlighting cities unique cultural & educational opportunities. 
Increased revenue by utilizing national partnerships to target secondary market for videos. 
Succeeded in transitioning business from an economic drain to thriving, profit generating venture recognized as industry leader. 
Produced quality video’s at 1/3 the cost of competition.

VIEWFIND SRL, Milan, Italy

1992-1995
  • Director/Producer
Directed video documentaries featuring Italy’s major cities, (Rome, Venice, Florence & Naples, Castles of Loire, Mont-Saint-Michel, France, Brussels, Bruges, Belgium, Martinique, Guadeloupe & French Antilles).
Ensured cross distribution of product by producing multi-lingual versions.

 

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  • Developed reputation as Industry Leader in external shooting. 
  • Awarded “Program of the Year” (1987) PROVINI/Italia Uno, National Broadcast, New Concept Reality TV.

Video Time, Milan, Italy

1986-1992
  • Director
Directed programs for National, Independent Television Network, in comedy & children’s programs recorded throughout Italy as well as for various International sporting events/competitions including World Cup & Formula 1 Racing.
Increased viewer base to national level by combining innovative broadcasting expertise & sound fiscal management/cost containment measures in all areas of production.

 

  

Maintained integrity of organization by conducting thorough scientific tests for accuracy.

CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, Montréal & Toronto, Canada

1982
  • Engineer Intern

Collaborated with working group for CBC Transmissions Service “TELETEXT” research project to monitor & document hertz wave transmission in Montréal/Toronto regions.

Ensured optimal performance of hertz-wave transmission by carefully monitoring production of teletext decoder prototypes.

 

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

B.A., Communications,   université du Québec, Montréal, Quebec

 

1985

German Studies (1 semester), université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec

1985

École Polytechnique, Electrical Engineering (1semester), Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC

1981
Junior College Diploma, general education/sciences, CÉGEP du Vieux-Montréal, Montréal, QC

1981

Project Management: IT Professional Training, Tech Republic   http://training.techrepublic.com.com/

2005

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Windows Server, IIS, DB SQL, ASP,
  • Xlinesoft ASP Runner Pro
Visio, Excel, Access, Word, OneNote, XP / Vista
  • Trend Micro Antivirus Solution
  • ADOBE Flash Pro, Advanced / AS/ FalshLite, Total Training, 2006/2007 (Macromedia as been rebrand to ADOBE)
  • ADOBE Flex 2, RIA / AVP, Total Training, 2007
ADOBE Flex Builder & Charting, MXML, AS
  • ADOBE Flex Data Service, Flash Media Server
  • ADOBE Live Cycle, Connect, Captivate
ADOBE After Effects, Premiere, Encore
  • Softimage XSI, DAZ Bryce
ADOBE Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Flash Lite, Acrobat Pro
Autodesk Cleaner XL multi-format encoding
Mind Manager Pro, ThinkMap,
Tech Republic Project Management
Nokia Symbians
  • SUN Microsystem server, Solaris OS, DNS, Sendmail, Virtualization Cisco Product, Router, Firewall, Switch, Harris/LEITCH Broadcast Video Server, Infocaster DSN, XML , Blog, Wiki, Social Network, Community, e-Learning, metadata.
  • Avid Xpress Pro HD
  • Sony ACID Pro

 

AFFILIATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS:

New Media B.C.

Present

E-learning Guild
Present

Società Italiana degli Autori ed Editori (S.I.A.E.) Italy. (Director’s Guild)
2005-Present
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), USA.
2003-Present

ACM SIGGRAPH
2003-Present