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Kitchener

Role: • Investment proposal development and presentation to C+level executives • Attraction of international industry/research investments jobs to Waterloo Region in med tech, life sciences, business and financial services, clean tech, as well as, technology areas of big data and security.• Planning and executing international business development strategies and initiatives including investment studies, lead generation, mayors' missions and marketing collateral.• Identify, develop and grow strategic networks and partnerships locally, nationally and internationally including industry, educational institutions, service providers, media, associations and government trade departments in contact with investors.

Cambridge, Ontario

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Waterloo Region

Mission: A not-for-profit, public-private regional economic development partnership that markets the competitive advantages of the Waterloo Region globally, and works to attract new businesses, investment, R&D and talent to the Region.Role: • Investment proposal development and presentation to C-level executives • Attraction of 25+ international industry/research investments (875+ new jobs and retention of 525+ jobs at foreign based companies) to Waterloo Region. • Planning and executing international business development strategies and initiatives including investment studies, lead generation, trade missions, and marketing collateral.• Identify, develop and grow strategic networks and partnerships locally, nationally and internationally including industry, educational institutions, service providers, media, associations and government trade departments in contact with investors.

Mission: To build local economic prosperity by enabling innovation, education, enterprise, and investment in St. Catharines. Role: • Gathered market and competitive intelligence to develop targeted promotional material and sales support materials (sector brochures, website, community profile, presentations and real estate and business directories) marketing St. Catharines as strategic location to invest. • Researched and compiled economic data developing customized investment proposals Managed client investment and retention/expansion client database tracking the performance metrics.• Secured media attention in profiling new investment announcements and economic initiatives

Niagara

Mission: Assisting SMEs source financing and market intelligence, strategic business planning and mentorship to accelerate business growth. Role: • Conducted market research and competitive intelligence for new market development (beverage, tourism, and publishing) in Canada and internationally (United Arab Emirates).• Designed, built and managed company management information system.• Managed events including: business functions, investment forums and incoming foreign business and government delegations.

Niagara Falls, Ontario

Role:• Determined the admissibility of goods and persons in compliance with the Customs Act, regulations, policies and procedures• Processed entries to determine the payment of duties and taxes• Maintained complete, detailed and accurate records of infractions • Obtained information in a professional manner in investigate high pressure settings• Provided information and guidance to the general public regarding customs and immigrations laws

Education record

Market Intelligence Training- Canadian Consulate in Atlanta, GA (2008) Investment Promotion Training, Canadian Consulate in Chicago, IL.

Business Adminstration, International Business & Marketing