Jean-Sébastien Bisson

Experience

Proteus-VR

Montréal, Quebec · Full-time, hybrid

Interactive virtual and augmented reality science labs (chemistry, physics, biology, electricity) for students aged 6 to 18, compatible with Meta Quest, Pico and ClassVR headsets.

proteus-vr.com (new tab)

1. VP of Technology02/2024 – 09/2024
2. Unreal Engine VR/AR Developer02/2023 – 05/2024

• Partnership with Éditions CEC for the Quebec market, and partnerships in Canada, the United States and Singapore
• Outreach to several school districts in four countries: Canada, United States, Singapore, South Korea
• Presented Proteus Labs on stage at the Demo Slam of the Digital Learning Symposium (BCEDL) in Vancouver

Solution demosPartnershipsInternational presentationsUnreal Engine (Blueprints)Explaining complex tech simply

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• VP: demos tailored to each audience, prospecting, negotiating and closing agreements with management
• VP: represented the company at 7 major trade shows, first alongside the president, then alone
• Developer: interactive objects in Blueprints, particle effects and the chemistry simulation engine
• Developer: testing, bug fixing and validation on several VR headsets

ALBI le Géant (ALBI Occasion)

Mascouche, Quebec · Full-time, on-site · position eliminated in a restructuring

Used-vehicle division of Groupe ALBI le Géant, a major Quebec automotive group.

albioccasion.com (new tab)

1. Automotive Sales Representative01/2026 – 09/2026

• About 25 vehicles sold per month during the first two full months of active selling
• About 10 vehicles in three weeks after returning to the role
• Full sales cycle: welcome, needs discovery, presentation, test drives, negotiation, follow-up

Needs discoveryNo-pressure consultative sellingNegotiationPipeline management

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• No-pressure, trust-based approach with a diverse clientele, according to their needs, budget and priorities
• Follow-ups and appointments organized to keep an active pipeline and a consistent customer experience

L'Ardoisière

Prévost, Quebec · Family business

Quarrying and processing of Canadian slate: wall cladding, flooring, countertops, custom stairs, landscaping; clients include architects, designers, homeowners and distributors.

ardoisiere.ca (new tab)

1. Sales Representative and Business Development01/2010 – 05/2020

• Helped open numerous distributor accounts and grow the distribution network
• Full sales cycle, from needs analysis and quoting through closing and follow-up
• Represented the company at several home shows, including the Salon national de l'habitation

ProspectingOpening distributorsB2B and B2C serviceNeeds analysis

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• Prospecting and distributor relations
• B2B and B2C customer service, and customer loyalty

Additional experienceServer, Jack Flat BBQ (Laval, Quebec, 09/2024 – 01/2026) : personalized service, suggestive selling and customer loyalty; alongside, after Proteus-VR, a search for a technology role and self-directed learning.

Skills and tools

• Service
  • Active listening and needs discovery
  • Personalized service
  • Customer loyalty
  • Suggestive selling
• Consultative sales, business development and partnerships
  • Full B2B and B2C sales cycle
  • Prospecting and negotiation
  • Opening distributor accounts
  • Partnerships in Canada, the United States and Singapore
• Emerging technologies
  • Technology solution demos
  • Daily AI use: ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code
  • PL-900 Power Platform (in progress)
  • VR/AR background: Unreal Engine, Unity

Emerging technologies: where I stand

Education

• Microsoft PL-900 – Power Platform Fundamentals certification

  Microsoft · Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio

  In progress

• AEC (college certificate), Virtual and Augmented Reality Specialist

  Institut Grasset, Montréal

  2022 – 2023

Other training

• AEP (vocational certificate), Assistance Care in Long-Term Care Facilities · CEP Performance Plus (2020)
• Certificate, General Health and Safety on Construction Sites · ASP Construction (2017)