Paul Arsenault

Experience

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  Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

  Jul 1989 - Jul 1995

  Responsible for staffing Logistics issues for the CF Tactical Aviation community. This included liaising with the 9 Helicopter Squadrons and providing advice and recommendations to the Commander. I played an integral role in the development of the supply support concept for a new fleet of helicopters. Responsible for all Logistics and Administrative support to an operational Helicopter Squadron including administrative, supply, transport, traffic, food services, medical and vehicle maintenance support. The team successfully deployed and repatriated the Sqn to two separate missions outside Canada (Honduras and Somalia). We also ensured a seamless transition during the phase out of the CH136 (Kiowa) and the concurrent introduction of a new vehicle fleet. Kudos to the team!

  • Staff Officer Logistics

    Jul 1993 - Jul 1995

  • Squadron Logistics Officer

    Jul 1989 - Jul 1993
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  Bell Flight

  Jul 1995 - Jul 1998

  Procurement Officer and Plant Manager – PMO CFUTTH

  As a Capital Procurement Officer/Plant Manager, provided procurement, supply and financial support to PMO CFUTTH (CH-146). Conceived and created a spares and equipment pack up kit to support worldwide CF operations. Played an integral role in the set up of the spares sections at all the operational Squadrons, initiated the R&O requirements and ensured warranty was received as appropriate.

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  Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

  Jul 1998 - Jul 2009

  Led a team of enthused professionals (mil/civ) validating new CF Materiel Acquisition & Support (MA&S) business requirements generated from deficiencies in MA&S capability throughout the CF. Concurrently, as Project Director for the Materiel Acquisition and Support Information System (MASIS), worked closely with the Project Team to ensure future Engineering and Spares Support exceeded operational requirements. Commanded 40 Canadian Forces Personnel assigned to the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS). Canadian tasks included Hazard and Risk Assessments and Situation Reports for Canada. As the D/Chief JLOC, along with my multi-national team, coordinated the UN Logistics Support (Engineering, Supply, Aviation, Movement Control, Communications and Transportation) for the whole of Sudan. Selected as the initial Project Manager within DND to address accountability in every aspect of Inventory Management within DND. Delivered regular, way-ahead briefings to Senior Officers, Executives, and large working groups. Topics included the process mapping of materiel management business processes, educating on the importance of fiscal stewardship, and the overall scope and impact of such a huge initiative. Contributed to the research, drafting and publishing of the initial Canadian Forces Aerospace Doctrine. This allowed participation in numerous exercises, conferences, seminars, and working groups, both nationally and internationally. Led a team of international NATO professionals (mil/ civ) providing life cycle management of critical aircraft spares and equipment, to meet critical operational requirements. We collaborated with NAMSA to vastly improve the turn around time of our repairables and drastically improved consumable and repairable forecasting. Led the largest group at 8 Wing (400 mil and 250 civ) in our mission of providing Infrastructure, IT, Communications, Supply, Food, Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, General Safety and Environmental services to 8 Wing Trenton, the most operational air base in Canada. Concurrently produced Business Plans in support of a $24M annual budget. Selected as Logistics Director for the International Airshow. Established the need for a Material Distribution Centre.

  • Director Materiel Systems Plans and Requirements (DMSPR)

    Jan 2009 - Jul 2009

  • Task Force Commander Sudan – Deputy Chief Joint Logistics Operations Centre

    Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  • Project Manager Audited Financial Statement Project

    Aug 2007 - May 2008

  • Staff Officer – Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Air Force Doctrine

    Jul 2005 - Aug 2007

  • Materiel Management Branch Chief

    Jul 2002 - Jul 2005

  • Wing Logistics and Engineering Officer (and Deputy)

    Jul 1998 - Jul 2002
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  Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2013

  Selected leader of 15 Senior Officer professionally writing Air Force Doctrine, monitoring current aerospace developments, assessing new global concepts, and delivering expert cross-functional advice to the Air Force and the CF• Received high level recognition for contributing Logistics expertise to various International War Games• Conceived, planned and hosted a CF workshop with Canadian on prioritization of relief Airlift, ensuring exceptional support to new operations Selected for a six month assignment to join this international planning staff consisting of senior military officers from approximately 30 different countries• Monitored world events and prepared classified briefs for the COMD USCENTCOM on those issues of strategic importance• Awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal for my contributions

  • Doctrine Development Branch Head

    Jul 2009 - Sept 2013

  • Action Officer Combined Planning Group (CPG)

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
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  Honeywell

  Sept 2013 - Feb 2017

  Operations Manager

  Led 55 Aerospace Technicians and Materiel Professionals repairing and overhauling aircraft fuel controls who:• Completely transformed the shop layout and process flow using effective Change Management and Lean Principals• Drove performance levels to new sustainable highs through the empowerment of the employeeso Lowered Turn-around-time from 28 days to 11 dayso Increased On-time delivery from 78% to 95% on timeo Increased revenue from low $90M to over $100M• Implemented a Cross-functional Quality team, significantly reducing Customer Escapes• Allowed me to be selected for, and successfully complete, Future Site Leader Training. Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

  Recharging
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  Government of Canada

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2020

  Auditor
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  Vintage Buds of Canada

  Jan 2020 - now

  President and CEO
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  Anti-Anxiety Resource Ranch

  Mar 2020 - now

  Co-Founder and Director

  Anxiety crosses all boundaries of the global society. Although the issues are many, the initiatives to help understand and reduce anxiety are also many. The Anti-Anxiety Resource Ranch aims to close the gap between the information available, and needed support, by conducting member research and becoming the universal hub for anti-anxiety resources.