665 Vigneault Street
Sainte-Catherine, J5C 1J7
450-633-0268 or 514-922-2216
jo_090@hotmail.com, February 20th, 2009
Mr. Pierre Karl Péladeau
President and Chief Executive Officer
Quebecor
612, Saint-Jacques StreetMontreal (Quebec)H3C 4M8
Reference number
Dear Mr. Péladeau
Business Letter
I am writing this letter to you because I saw in The Gazette’s February 15th edition that you have opened a job opportunity in graphics. I am really interested in this career opportunity because I’m a person that loves changes and work that’s well done.
I have a lot of interest in this job since I really enjoyed my college studies in Microedition and Hypermedia. I can also add that I’m currently finishing my BAC in graphics at the University of Montreal as it is written in my Curriculum Vitae. I’m really attracted by this opportunity in graphics because I absolutely love this domain and I want to continue to learn about it. I’m a person that’s very perfectionist and that likes team work because it allows me to learn what are my forces and my weaknesses. One thing I like a lot is learn to work with new software and afterwards teach how it works to others.
I’m fascinated by the accomplishments that Quebecor as made in the year 2007 and that’s why I really want to be a part of this company. If you require any other information about me, I would be more than happy to answer all of your questions. Thank you very much and I hope to talk you soon.
Sincerely,
Joannie Allard
You can refer to my summarized
Friday, February 20, 2009
Business Letter
Friday, February 6, 2009
Company web-site evaluation
Corus Entertainment
o Description: Corus Entertainment is one of Canada’s most successful integrated media and entertainment companies. The many companies and brands that make up Corus Entertainment deliver compelling, engaging, interactive and informative content to millions of people every day.
o Web-site address: http://www.corusent.com/home/default.aspx
o Site description: The Corus Quebec website is very well done and the colors are young and attracting. It possesses a lot of good informations that are changed and updated 24/7.
o Aesthetics: The colors are superb and the way they placed every part of text and all images is perfect. In other words, the overall look of the website is something that get’s people’s attention.
o Usefulness: The website contains many links that directs you to television, radio and cinema websites.
o User-friendliness: It allows you to see everything that will be out soon, it’s broadcasting and much more.
o Overall evaluation: I think it’s a good website since it’s easy to use and even a teenager could use it.
Company web-site evaluation
Astral Media Entertainment
o Description: Astral Media is a leading Canadian media company, reaching people through a combination of highly targeted media properties in television, radio, outdoor advertising, and interactive media.
o Web-site address: http://www.astralmedia.com/en/default.idigit
o Site description: The Astral Media website, on his side, is simple and well done. It is beautiful and well organize.
o Aesthetics: The colors are well arranged. The background is black giving the page a look that attracts people.
o Usefulness: Many people go on this site since it is directly link to the television and radio world.
o User-friendliness: As with Corus’s website, it is easy to manipulate. The links are visible and are indicated with their own icons. For example, you have a television picture for the television link. It seems like a website that is updated on a daily basis.
o Overall evaluation: It is well built and I like the colors because they resemble a rainbow.
Company web-site evaluation
Company Quebecor
o Description:Quebecor is one of Canada’s largest media companies with operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and India. It delivers services such as analog and digital broadcasting; cable and wireless telephone; Internet access; newspaper, magazine, and book publishing; and the distribution and retailing of a wide array of cultural products.
o Web-site address: http://www.quebecor.com/Home.aspx?Culture=en
o Site description: The site is done with a lot of colors that matches their logo. The buttons are easy to click on, therefore the access to other pages is easy. Their informations are well displayed and their links are easy to access.
o Aesthetics: The site has been well build, their presentations are well done. The site is simple, while not being too much.
o Usefulness: People that will use this site will visit it for their web broadcastings, magazines, music, videos, books and distribution. Quebecor enterprise regroups many central centers, many of those centers are located in the province of Quebec while there are some more in the rest of Canada.
o User-friendliness: The site is easy to surf because their links are clear and precise. It even gives you access to affiliates websites.
o Overall evaluation: I think it’s a good website since it’s easy to use and it’s fill with good information that many companies should have on their websites.
Corus Entertainment
o Description: Corus Entertainment is one of Canada’s most successful integrated media and entertainment companies. The many companies and brands that make up Corus Entertainment deliver compelling, engaging, interactive and informative content to millions of people every day.
o Web-site address: http://www.corusent.com/home/default.aspx
o Site description: The Corus Quebec website is very well done and the colors are young and attracting. It possesses a lot of good informations that are changed and updated 24/7.
o Aesthetics: The colors are superb and the way they placed every part of text and all images is perfect. In other words, the overall look of the website is something that get’s people’s attention.
o Usefulness: The website contains many links that directs you to television, radio and cinema websites.
o User-friendliness: It allows you to see everything that will be out soon, it’s broadcasting and much more.
o Overall evaluation: I think it’s a good website since it’s easy to use and even a teenager could use it.
Company web-site evaluation
Astral Media Entertainment
o Description: Astral Media is a leading Canadian media company, reaching people through a combination of highly targeted media properties in television, radio, outdoor advertising, and interactive media.
o Web-site address: http://www.astralmedia.com/en/default.idigit
o Site description: The Astral Media website, on his side, is simple and well done. It is beautiful and well organize.
o Aesthetics: The colors are well arranged. The background is black giving the page a look that attracts people.
o Usefulness: Many people go on this site since it is directly link to the television and radio world.
o User-friendliness: As with Corus’s website, it is easy to manipulate. The links are visible and are indicated with their own icons. For example, you have a television picture for the television link. It seems like a website that is updated on a daily basis.
o Overall evaluation: It is well built and I like the colors because they resemble a rainbow.
Company web-site evaluation
Company Quebecor
o Description:Quebecor is one of Canada’s largest media companies with operations in North America, Europe, Latin America and India. It delivers services such as analog and digital broadcasting; cable and wireless telephone; Internet access; newspaper, magazine, and book publishing; and the distribution and retailing of a wide array of cultural products.
o Web-site address: http://www.quebecor.com/Home.aspx?Culture=en
o Site description: The site is done with a lot of colors that matches their logo. The buttons are easy to click on, therefore the access to other pages is easy. Their informations are well displayed and their links are easy to access.
o Aesthetics: The site has been well build, their presentations are well done. The site is simple, while not being too much.
o Usefulness: People that will use this site will visit it for their web broadcastings, magazines, music, videos, books and distribution. Quebecor enterprise regroups many central centers, many of those centers are located in the province of Quebec while there are some more in the rest of Canada.
o User-friendliness: The site is easy to surf because their links are clear and precise. It even gives you access to affiliates websites.
o Overall evaluation: I think it’s a good website since it’s easy to use and it’s fill with good information that many companies should have on their websites.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Summary Tableland
What I understood
I have understood the main idea of the documentary, to focuses on idyllic scenes, bountiful farmers markets, and gourmet cooking. The interviewees discuss why their ventures are good for the earth, why they're better for people's health, why they create better-tasting products, and how this kind of eating is ultimately more satisfying on a human level. However, this isn't just self-promotion–these people are passionate about what they do. Most are sustainable-food-system activists, and their arguments make sense.
What I enjoyed
The part of the movie that I preferred is when the young child helped his dad and how he was interested in what he was doing. He was listening with close attention to what his dad told him and he would do the exact same thing right after.
What I found difficult
There are too many character changes; it makes it really hard to follow what’s being said by one and what the other says afterwards. They were, indeed, all talking about the same subject but still, I found that part difficult.
What really worked?
I enjoyed the part when they explain how they make beer because I had never seen that on TV or in person. Honestly, I had never even heard about how it was done.
What you might change
As I said a couple of lines higher, the switch of persons interviewed was too quick. That will confuse people for sure. The thing that I would have change 100% sure is the length because it is a documentary, not a movie.
What I learned
The individuals pay a certain amount of money to the farmer up-front and he receives a share of what the farm produces.
Question I still have
Well, it is not really a question, but why do the cook at the end of the documentary keeps his ring when he’s making food. I understand and hope that he washes his hands every time he stars making food but wearing jewels in your hands while touching something other humans while eat later is not hygienic.
I have understood the main idea of the documentary, to focuses on idyllic scenes, bountiful farmers markets, and gourmet cooking. The interviewees discuss why their ventures are good for the earth, why they're better for people's health, why they create better-tasting products, and how this kind of eating is ultimately more satisfying on a human level. However, this isn't just self-promotion–these people are passionate about what they do. Most are sustainable-food-system activists, and their arguments make sense.
What I enjoyed
The part of the movie that I preferred is when the young child helped his dad and how he was interested in what he was doing. He was listening with close attention to what his dad told him and he would do the exact same thing right after.
What I found difficult
There are too many character changes; it makes it really hard to follow what’s being said by one and what the other says afterwards. They were, indeed, all talking about the same subject but still, I found that part difficult.
What really worked?
I enjoyed the part when they explain how they make beer because I had never seen that on TV or in person. Honestly, I had never even heard about how it was done.
What you might change
As I said a couple of lines higher, the switch of persons interviewed was too quick. That will confuse people for sure. The thing that I would have change 100% sure is the length because it is a documentary, not a movie.
What I learned
The individuals pay a certain amount of money to the farmer up-front and he receives a share of what the farm produces.
Question I still have
Well, it is not really a question, but why do the cook at the end of the documentary keeps his ring when he’s making food. I understand and hope that he washes his hands every time he stars making food but wearing jewels in your hands while touching something other humans while eat later is not hygienic.
Summary Road raggers in the sky
Road raggers in the sky
Nowadays, there are more air rage incidents in all Airlines companies than before. The problem is apparently caused by the work men.
The big problems occur when there is a long delay where the passengers have to wait without having access to food, drinks or even information. A single person as much as a group is concern by this growing situation.
The airline psychology is a new study where there is almost as many explanations as there are examples. Some could blame the alcohol abuse, but others would think that the problem is the airlines company themselves.
One of the main reasons is when owners need to cut some money and they do it by reducing the number of flight attendants. That lowers the capability of the remaining flight attendants to serve everyone in the best way possible.
There are rumors about airlines companies in the United States cutting in the ventilation cabin.
One other problem that causes the occupants’ madness is when the company responsible for that flight gives the order to the flight crew to run the air systems on the minimum setting.
A web site where the passengers can go and put their demands or what they didn’t like about a past trip (ex: The service) has been created.
The biggest companies have announced that they will react to those complaints by removing seats to make more room for their customers.
Nowadays, there are more air rage incidents in all Airlines companies than before. The problem is apparently caused by the work men.
The big problems occur when there is a long delay where the passengers have to wait without having access to food, drinks or even information. A single person as much as a group is concern by this growing situation.
The airline psychology is a new study where there is almost as many explanations as there are examples. Some could blame the alcohol abuse, but others would think that the problem is the airlines company themselves.
One of the main reasons is when owners need to cut some money and they do it by reducing the number of flight attendants. That lowers the capability of the remaining flight attendants to serve everyone in the best way possible.
There are rumors about airlines companies in the United States cutting in the ventilation cabin.
One other problem that causes the occupants’ madness is when the company responsible for that flight gives the order to the flight crew to run the air systems on the minimum setting.
A web site where the passengers can go and put their demands or what they didn’t like about a past trip (ex: The service) has been created.
The biggest companies have announced that they will react to those complaints by removing seats to make more room for their customers.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
CV (I erase my adresse, phone number, etc.)
Joannie Allard
Personnel objective
I want to apply for a job as a secretary at CLD in Saint-Hyacinthe.
Work experience
Summer 2007
Cultivateur Saint-Constant
Saint-Constant
Cashier at Cultivateur
I had to calculate and handle all payment transactions and make sure my cash was balanced at the end of my shift.
I had to help close the place and put all of the food in the big fridge.
October 25th, 2007
Métro Cardinal
Sainte-Catherine
Supervisor of cashier & cashier
I had to answer the phone and transfer the calls to the appropriate extension.
I had to calculate and handle all payment transactions and make sure my cash was balanced at the end of my shift.
I had to help close the store.
I had to serve the clients and give each one of them a good service.
I had to help form the new cashier and give my daily report to my boss.
Training
Spring 2007
Cégep Édouard-Montpetit
Longueuil
DEC in Office Systems Technology
Now I can speak English better than a few years before.
I am computer-literate with experience using Office 2007 programs like Work, Excel, etc. I am able to use Adobe Cs2, Quark and some others.
I had great communication skills.
Interest
I like to work with the public; I like to talk with people and develop my culture as much as possible. In my free time I read, watch TV in English so I can keep on learning and I surf on the Internet.
References
Upon request.
Personnel objective
I want to apply for a job as a secretary at CLD in Saint-Hyacinthe.
Work experience
Summer 2007
Cultivateur Saint-Constant
Saint-Constant
Cashier at Cultivateur
I had to calculate and handle all payment transactions and make sure my cash was balanced at the end of my shift.
I had to help close the place and put all of the food in the big fridge.
October 25th, 2007
Métro Cardinal
Sainte-Catherine
Supervisor of cashier & cashier
I had to answer the phone and transfer the calls to the appropriate extension.
I had to calculate and handle all payment transactions and make sure my cash was balanced at the end of my shift.
I had to help close the store.
I had to serve the clients and give each one of them a good service.
I had to help form the new cashier and give my daily report to my boss.
Training
Spring 2007
Cégep Édouard-Montpetit
Longueuil
DEC in Office Systems Technology
Now I can speak English better than a few years before.
I am computer-literate with experience using Office 2007 programs like Work, Excel, etc. I am able to use Adobe Cs2, Quark and some others.
I had great communication skills.
Interest
I like to work with the public; I like to talk with people and develop my culture as much as possible. In my free time I read, watch TV in English so I can keep on learning and I surf on the Internet.
References
Upon request.
Lab
FAT CATS…
Method for exercising a cat
This method is used to help cats lose some weight because they are too fat.
It has a big box with some compartment with five mice in each compartment.
The cat needs to do an exercise before the door where the mouse is.
If he succeeds the exercise he can eat the mouse or play with her.
MICE CAN HELP YOU!!!!
Method for exercising a cat
This method is used to help cats lose some weight because they are too fat.
It has a big box with some compartment with five mice in each compartment.
The cat needs to do an exercise before the door where the mouse is.
If he succeeds the exercise he can eat the mouse or play with her.
MICE CAN HELP YOU!!!!
Reports
Business Publicity
Product report
Executive summary
Two days ago we held a meeting where we decided that 11 percent of our workers, which means 6000 employees, are going to lose their jobs gradually over the next five months due to the fact that we have had a big drop in our orders over the last few years. We are doing our best to re-locate those employees.
Introduction
This report is being made to make sure that we do our best to ensure the continuation of our other plants so the same doesn’t happen to them. Employees with 10 years or more of seniority will be send to our other locations and the rest will receive a money compensation depending on how long they have been with us.
Findings
Here are both detailed solutions that we have found:
- Our older workers, which represent approximately 3 % of the 6000 that are going to lose their jobs, will be relocated to our exterior plants either inside the province or outside of it. We will also give those same employees the choice to leave Canada and continue to work for us in another country. All plants directors will do their best to integrate the new employees and will see if they can do the same work in their new building.
- The rest of the workers will receive a cash compensation about a month after their last paycheck. The numbers on the check will depend on how long the person has been working for the company and will be based on a pre-determined percentage which is different in all domains. A man or a woman making $ 40 000 will receive between $ 15 000 & $20 000 depending on what he was doing on a daily basis.
Conclusion
We know people are going to be disappointed and some of them are going to be real mad but we are doing the best we can in the situation that we are in.
Recommendation
The next meeting will be the last one before the big announcement to the targeted staff. The best we could do until then is to get information from plant directors on their jobs posted so we’ll be able to give everyone the most information on where they could be transfer.
Joannie Allard
Research and Development Director
20 October, 2008
Product report
Executive summary
Two days ago we held a meeting where we decided that 11 percent of our workers, which means 6000 employees, are going to lose their jobs gradually over the next five months due to the fact that we have had a big drop in our orders over the last few years. We are doing our best to re-locate those employees.
Introduction
This report is being made to make sure that we do our best to ensure the continuation of our other plants so the same doesn’t happen to them. Employees with 10 years or more of seniority will be send to our other locations and the rest will receive a money compensation depending on how long they have been with us.
Findings
Here are both detailed solutions that we have found:
- Our older workers, which represent approximately 3 % of the 6000 that are going to lose their jobs, will be relocated to our exterior plants either inside the province or outside of it. We will also give those same employees the choice to leave Canada and continue to work for us in another country. All plants directors will do their best to integrate the new employees and will see if they can do the same work in their new building.
- The rest of the workers will receive a cash compensation about a month after their last paycheck. The numbers on the check will depend on how long the person has been working for the company and will be based on a pre-determined percentage which is different in all domains. A man or a woman making $ 40 000 will receive between $ 15 000 & $20 000 depending on what he was doing on a daily basis.
Conclusion
We know people are going to be disappointed and some of them are going to be real mad but we are doing the best we can in the situation that we are in.
Recommendation
The next meeting will be the last one before the big announcement to the targeted staff. The best we could do until then is to get information from plant directors on their jobs posted so we’ll be able to give everyone the most information on where they could be transfer.
Joannie Allard
Research and Development Director
20 October, 2008
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