YVAN ARSHOUN
Saint-Lazare, Quebec, J7T 1Z5



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
John Abbott College     - Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue -     10/08-Present
Physics Lab Technician
-  Design and build prototypes to study projects for “Physics for Engineers” students
-  Design and build custom electronic and mechanical items based on staff requirements
-  Prepare classes and set up labs for Physics teachers/students
-  Repair instrumentation equipment

SF Marketing (Digiflex Division)     - Dorval -     09/02-10/08
Project Manager/Product Specialist/Acting Product Manager
-  Key person for most matters pertaining to Digiflex (Canada’s top manufacturer and supplier of high
   end professional audio/video/broadcast Interconnect products: Cabling systems, panels, fully
   customized products, etc.)
-  Instrumental in restoration of Digiflex image and significant increase in sales
-  Main contact between company, customers and sub-contractors/suppliers
-  Bring high level of service and administrative & technical support to customers, sales force and
   internal staff
-  Manage entire product development cycle (from design to marketing)
-  Design new (& improve existing) products (metalwork, electronic circuits, cabling, etc.)
-  Calculate production costs and establish/maintain selling prices for entire product line
-  Prepare all data for, and supply instructions to Marketing department for price lists, addendum's
   promotions, press releases, flyers, web site, packaging design, etc.
-  Prepare quotations for custom products, consultant tenders and major projects (casinos, studios,
   big name act touring systems, broadcasters, etc.)
-  Prepare BOMs and manufacturing files for production and outsourcing (shop drawings, CAD files
   for machining, engraving, silk-screening, PCB artwork, etc.)
-  Prepare detailed production and packaging instructions for production and suppliers
-  Coordinate production of major projects/ensure requirements are met/exceeded
-  Determine product specs and make product spec sheets
-  Source raw materials
-  Quality control for production department and suppliers
-  Conduct Times and Measurements analysis for production department
-  Find solutions to production issues
-  Improve production and administrative working methods/increase efficiency
-  Develop highly advanced automated MS Excel systems for myself and staff
-  Generate UPC codes and maintain UPC code database
-  Shop for production machinery (CNC milling machine, laser engraver, etc.)
-  Perform Return On Investment analyses
-  Design and build trade show displays (physical display and video presentations)
-  Create graphics/take pictures for price lists, flyers, etc.
-  Train staff and do presentations
-  Give tours of facility to visiting customers and suppliers
-  Represent Digiflex at trade shows
-  Initiate implementation of ISO style quality management system
-  Design production layout for new building
-  Design, manage & supervise compressed air network installation in new building
-  Participate in ERP system implementation (JD Edwards)
-  Manage wide variety of other projects & actively involved in majority of other Digiflex division
   matters

Nortel Networks     - Ville Saint-Laurent -     04/00-02/01
Outsourcing Customer Service (“Operator”), (ISO environment)
-  Customer service and support to sub-contractors using BAAN and GPSM systems
-  In charge of 24h delivery of inventory: Manage all stages of stock order process
-  Create and implement “Planned Deliveries” Excel based order and inventory system
-  Assemble electronic circuits and complete assembly of high end networking products

Protec Microsystems/Jeltech Electronics     - Pointe-Claire -     03/96-08/99
Production Supervisor (ISO environment)
-  Manage employee work and prepare production reports
-  Plan/solve issues for circuit board production lines (SMT/Thru-Hole)
-  Conduct job interviews/select candidates
-  Implement efficient working methods/assure prompt turnover and quality in compliance with ISO
   9002 and IPC standards
-  Assist R&D team and customers on production challenges

Technician / Operator (ISO environment)
-  In charge of special projects, prototypes and critical jobs
-  Assistance in R&D projects
-  Electronic circuit testing, troubleshooting, repair, touch-up, IC programming
-  Operate various SMT and Thru-Hole assembly equipment

SCI Systems     - Dorval -     01/95-08/95
SMT Line Operator (ISO environment)
-  Operate production lines, circuit board testing, assembly, inspection

Radio Shack Fairview     - Pointe-Claire -     01/93-12/93
Assistant Manager
-  Sell and order electronic products
-  Replace manager



ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
-  Inventory Management course; Concordia University John Molson School of Business (04/’05)
-  Norms and procedures for IPC, ISO 9000 and ISO14001 (‘95, ’96 -‘99, ’00 - ‘01)
-  Electronic component identification and quality standards (‘95, ’96 -‘99, ’00 - ‘01)
-  SMT, Thru-Hole and Fine Pitch technologies soldering; Nortel Networks (03/’00)
-  CareerTrack supervision course; Protec Microsystems (02/’99)
-  Panasert SMT machine operation certificate; Protec Microsystems (01/’99)
-  Energy Management (electronics) courses; John Abbott College (09/’91 - 12/’92)
-  Secondary School Diploma; École Secondaire Vaudreuil (08/’86 - 06/’91)



LANGUAGES
-  English, writen and spoken fluently
-  French, writen and spoken fluently



SOFTWARE USED
-  MS Office: Custom design of advanced fully automated systems based on Excel
-  AutoCAD
-  Multisim (Electronics Workbench Pro)
-  Super PCB
-  Adobe Photoshop
-  JDE EnterpriseOne
-  Wide range of professional audio software



ADDITIONAL
-  Competent
-  Master of polyvalence, one of the most useful employees to have in a company, enjoy variety
-  Innate project management abilities, made to make things happen, push processes
-  Very analytical and technically minded, very strong problem-solving abilities, hands-on
-  Passionate about work, demanding on quality, quick learner and eager to learn
-  Leader in creative solutions/Outstanding brainstorming abilities
-  Worked on the circuit board assembly on the MIM project for the Canadian Space Agency use
   on the space shuttle Discovery in August 1997
-  Designed and managed the production of elaborate electronic interconnection systems for CBC,
   Bryan Adams, Tom Cochrane, Sarah McLachlan, various amphitheaters, casinos, etc.
-  Always eager for new challenges and comfortable working under pressure
-  Advanced knowledge of computers and their applications (build my own and others’ computers)
-  Design and build my own audio electronic equipment/musical instruments/loudspeakers
-  Proficient use of professional audio equipment
-  Recorded and produced many CDs/demos and audio projects
-  Participated in concert sound for many acts and events since 1994; including Blue Rodeo,
   Boogie Wonder Band, Karen Young, Beach Party CKOI, etc.
-  Re-mastered the audio on Eric Lapointe’s DVD “Invitez les Vautours”
-  Member of SHARE audio/video workshops
-  Exceptional manual dexterity
-  Class 3 (biomedical and aerospace grade) electronic circuit assembly; expert in soldering and
   critical work on electronic circuit boards including fine-pitch components
-  Abilities in Web site and graphic design