Patrick Dupuis
Marketing Manager, Axis Engineering Inc.
I have been working in the automotive industry for over 7 years. I am currently designing e-learning training material for Nissan, and I have experience working with Honda Japan.
I have management experience working in California for Axis Engineering Inc. and 2 years experience as a technician working for Loach Engineering Inc. in Canada.
I speak 3 languages (English, French, Japanese), and have a wide range of diverse skills from having worked and lived in 3 different countries.
• Seven years desktop publishing and technical writing background, with international work experience in three languages (English, French, Japanese)
• Extensive knowledge in all areas of the automotive industry, with experience in mechanical engineering
• Specializing in DTP, graphic design and Microsoft Office applications
• Several years management, marketing and promotional experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities with the ability to develop and maintain mutually beneficial internal and external relationships
5 contacts2007 - 2008I am currently designing training material for Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, such as Service Advisor modules and Common Rail diesel engine modules. I conceptualize storyboard drafts, manage direction planning and also assist with production of e-learning software. I am also in charge of writing and proofing English technical materials for new vehicle development, and Service Manuals.
2004 - 2007Responsible for designing all media related materials, including advertising, promotion and sponsorship proposals of automotive aftermarket and racing components. Assisted with marketing and sales, and was promoted to marketing director after two years.
• Complete site planning, designing and conceptualizing of three
company websites
• Produced marketing material, including press releases, brochures and
product specification sheets
• Managed international purchasing from Italy and Japan for inventory stocking
• Produced English technical manuals for automotive HID lighting kits
• Responsible for sponsorship program to strengthen company profile
• Supervised dealer network and marketing strategies across North America
2001 - 2003Quality control of English and French material created for Honda Motor Company in Japan for their automotive, motorcycle and power equipment divisions. I also collaborated on material and layouts, and produced illustrations and animations for web based training.
• Writing and editing of service manuals and owner manuals in both English and French
• English proofing of construction and function visual aid guides for newly engineered technologies, and various Honda related articles and newsletters
• Technical writing for new model information guides and technical digest information
• Produced and designed various material (text, animation, photo, illustration, animation) for Honda Web Based Training (WBT) platform
• Presentation and staff training of automotive technologies for overseas sister company (Malaysia)
Project Overview
Honda Diagnostic System (HDS)
Long term project leader involving five month research of newly designed tablet tester for in car diagnostics.
• Testing entire perimeters of diagnostics on TOS vehicle
• Troubleshooting problem solving and analysis throughout three tablet tester model versions
• DTP layout and web based production of newly created manual
• Entailed visual material production, including photo, linear artwork and 2D animation
2003 New Model Accord
Three month project involving supplement material for new parts installation on TOS vehicle and newly acquired technologies.
• Fitment testing of various parts for service manuals and owner manuals
• Installation and dismantling of new equipment for technology research
• Testing various interior electronics, such as the air conditioning system and NAVI system for service and training material production
• Designing and creating content for Individual Skills Training (IST) material published on Honda Web Based Training (WBT) platform