Management Consultant [LION] benoithv@gmail.com
Toronto, Canada Area
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- Consultant, Operation Support Services (Utilities portfolio) at SBR International
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- Freelance web consultant/designer at Self-employed
- Lecturer at University of Toronto
- Lecturer at University of Waterloo
- Project Coordinator, Laboratory for the Cognitive Analysis of Information at Université du Québec à Montréal
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- Expert Rating
- IT Governance Network
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Ecole des hautes Etudes en Sciences sociales
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- EPSJ Mont-Laurier
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Benoit Hardy-Vallée, BA, MA, PhD., CSSGB, PMP’s Summary
►Experienced professional with analytical, methodological and project management skills
►Consulting engagements with banks, trade associations, industrial consortiums, utilities, IT PMOs
►Interdisciplinary background in management consulting, cognitive science, IT, economics and philosophy
►Fluently bilingual: French and English spoken and written, Basic knowledge of Spanish
Benoit Hardy-Vallée, BA, MA, PhD., CSSGB, PMP’s Specialties:
►Organizational design
►Business analytics
►Project management
►Process optimization
►Strategic planning
►Operations support
►Methodology development
►Team management
►Content management system implementation
►Facilitation and stakeholder consultation
►Requirements assessment & development
►Technical documentation
Benoit Hardy-Vallée, BA, MA, PhD., CSSGB, PMP’s Experience
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Consultant, Operation Support Services (Utilities portfolio)
SBR International
(Privately Held; Management Consulting industry)
July 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Engagements
► Financial Institution (1 month). Delivered research & analytical methodology for industry profiles encompassing segment and sub-segment demand-side intelligence. Performed statistical analysis of financial statements.
► Power Utility IT PMO (3 months). Optimized SDLC practices against PMBOK and BABOK benchmarks, best in-class and alignment with COBIT. Provided project management support and methodology design.
► Power Utility. (2 months) Performed industry analysis and business analysis to develop IT Strategic Planning. Reviewed Smart Grid technologies to provide strategic recommendations.
► Industrial consortium (2 months). Supervised the development and translation of a multi-jurisdiction web interface. Developed, studied and documented Canadian labour organization operations and developed associated collaborative web tool.
► Participation in other projects. Power Utility Asset Management, Software testing, Industrial Association, Research and analysis.
Internal activities:
► Prepared & presented project briefings to executives and steering committees
► Provided support to Human Resources, Business Development (utilities portfolio), and Research
► Implemented PM and Six Sigma Methodologies
► 2 Kaizen recommendations awards
► 1 Lead ID (sales lead identification) award, 1 sales award -
Freelance web consultant/designer
Self-employed
(Design industry)
2000 — 2008 (8 years)
► Develop web content
► Consult with client to develop appropriate web presence
► Provide SEO consultation
► Customize Content-Management Systems -
Lecturer
University of Toronto
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
May 2007 — May 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Research, Lectures, Conferences and Publications.
► Taught philosophy at the undergraduate levels
► Designed course content, evaluated and counselled students about their coursework
► Communicated ongoing research in various conferences and articles -
Lecturer
University of Waterloo
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2006 — April 2007 (8 months)
Research, Lectures, Conferences and Publications.
► Performed evaluation of research papers for 3 academic journals and 3 academic associations
► Taught philosophy at the graduate levels
► Designed course content, evaluated and counselled students about their coursework
► Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Fellowship -
Project Coordinator, Laboratory for the Cognitive Analysis of Information
Université du Québec à Montréal
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
2002 — 2006 (4 years)
► Consulted with stakeholders to develop understanding and establish requirements to be supported in the implementation of 3 content-management systems
► Analyzed, identified and addressed project problem areas and budget concerns
► Created and implemented design procedures in the customization of content-management systems.
► Coordination of user acceptance testing of final infrastructure
► Responsible for the management of multiple research projects directed toward scientific objectives
Benoit Hardy-Vallée, BA, MA, PhD., CSSGB, PMP’s Education
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Expert Rating
CSSGB , Certified Six Sigma Green Belt , 2009 — 2009
Six Sigma is a business strategy that seeks to identify and eliminate causes of errors or defects or failures in business processes by focusing on outputs that are critical to customers.
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IT Governance Network
Certificate , CobiT-based IT governance Foundation , 2009 — 2009
The Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT) is a set of best practices (framework) for information technology (IT) management created by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), and the IT Governance Institute (ITGI). COBIT provides managers, auditors, and IT users with a set of generally accepted measures, indicators, processes and best practices to assist them in maximizing the benefits derived through the use of information technology and developing appropriate IT governance and control in a company.
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Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMP , Project Management Professional Certification , 2009 — 2009
The PMP® credential recognizes demonstrated knowledge and skill in leading and directing project teams and in delivering project results within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources.
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Ecole des hautes Etudes en Sciences sociales
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) , Philosophy , 2002 — 2006
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) PhD Scholarship
Graduated summa cum laude- Activities and Societies:
- Visiting researcher, Institut Jean-Nicod
Created an annual international conference about cognitive science for young researchers, now in its fourth year.
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Université du Québec à Montréal
Master of Arts (MA) , Philosophy , 2000 — 2003
Graduated summa cum laude
GPA: 4.23/4.3
Nature and Technology Quebec (NATEQ) M.A. funding Scholarship- Activities and Societies:
- Participated in the departmental program committee
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Université du Québec à Montréal
Bachelor of Arts (BA) , Philosophy , 1997 — 2000
Graduated summa cum laude
GPA: 4.0/4.3
Excellence Award, Department of Philosophy- Activities and Societies:
- Created and animated a departmental mailing list
Collaborated in the planning, development, and management of a new undergraduate Journal.
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EPSJ Mont-Laurier
Additional Information
Benoit Hardy-Vallée, BA, MA, PhD., CSSGB, PMP’s Websites:
Benoit Hardy-Vallée, BA, MA, PhD., CSSGB, PMP’s Interests:
travels, blogging, writing, gastronomy and technology (Web 2.0 and social newtorks, Karate
Benoit Hardy-Vallée, BA, MA, PhD., CSSGB, PMP’s Honors:
- 2008 Kaizen recommendations award (SBR Global)—33 recommendations (out of 54) implemented
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Postdoctoral funding 2006-2008
- McDonnell Foundation Travel Grant Neurophilosophy Workshop California Institute of Technology, CA (2005)
- Young Researcher Grant Laboratory for Cognitive Analysis of Information-University of Quebec at Montreal. (2004)
- Travel Grant-Graduate Student Conference in Philosophy, Rennes (France) (2004)
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) PhD funding (2002-2006)
- Nature and Technology Quebec (NATEQ) PhD funding (declined)
- Student Funding for Scientific Publication Social Sciences Faculty, UQÀM. -- 2002
- Nature and Technology Quebec (NATEQ) M.A. funding (2000)
- Student Excellence Award Department of philosophy, University of Quebec at Montreal (2000)
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