Danielle Austin - Export Trade Finance Sales Manager Email and Phone Number

Bankers Association for Finance and Trade - The leading international transaction banking association.BAFT is the leading global industry association for international transaction banking. It helps bridge solutions across financial institutions, service providers and the regulatory community that promote sound financial practices enabling innovation, efficiency and commercial growth.The Trade Finance Committee is a product-oriented committee focused on issues affecting Trade Finance products, standards, best practices, international trade risk developments, and matters affecting the broader Trade Finance community. The committee’s work focuses on traditional trade finance products, supported by the work of the operations committees focused on commercial and standby letters of credit, collections and reimbursements.Active member of Regional Bank and Commercial Letter of Credit Committees. The Commercial Letter of Credit Committee focuses on issues and responds to questions that directly impact the processing environment related to commercial letters of credit. The committee provides comments on various ICC rules, practices and queries related to commercial letter of credit operations. The Commercial LC Committee also develops input, case study material, speakers and oversight to the LC workshops as well as applicable participation in conference sessions on Trade. Additionally, the committee supervises and supports the on-going work of the regional sub-committees: West Coast Letters of Credit, Southeast Letters of Credit, and Central Letters of Credit.

Developed international sales strategy to expand market reach and maximize working capital by Partnering with key organizations like the World Trade Center, U.S. Commercial Services, District Export Council, EXIM Bank, USDA - GSM 102, Correspondent Banking, SWIFT, and the essential ICCs publications to enhance secure sales growth for cleints.Provided exceptional client support through educational webinars on international payment methods to equip clients with a solid due diligence process, and ERP efficiencies for global sales success.Trade Cycle Finance, Business Development, Portfolio Management, International Sales Strategy, Cash Conversion Cycle, Incoterms, and Risk Mitigation.

Techniques for getting paid and how to finance international trade transactions. Learn how letters of credit can work to your advantage in marketing your products as well as the importance of export credit management, foreign exchange risk, incoterms, and creating a due diligence process.Affiliated with: California Center for International Trade Development (CITD)California Dept. of Food & Ag (CDFA)California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic DevelopmentCenter for International Trade DevelopmentState Center Community College District

Speaker and Panelist, Active in promoting "Innovations in Trade" meeting coast to coast promoting International Trade, Compliance, Innovations

An impact briefing to better understand the advantages of Letters of Credit in mitigating risk and in opening new markets. World Trade Center Northern California in partnership with Umpqua Bank presents a briefing for CFOs, Comptrollers, and International Sales Directors on how Letters of Credit (LCs) can help companies minimize risk in international payments, preserve cash flow, and develop new markets during uncertainty and a slowed economy.Moderator Kevin Mather, CEO/President of World Trade Center Northern California will be joined by Ms. Danielle Austin, Export Trade Finance Sales Manager for Umpqua Bank for a discussion on the current status of international payments and effective ways to use LCs to protect balance sheets from risks and to increase international sales opportunities.Topics Discussed:• How LCs can reduce payment risk and improve cash flow• The use of LCs to minimize risk of nonpayment for new market entry• Using the rate arbitrage to offer extended credit terms to your buyer• How LCs could help increase your company’s margins• The proper use of Incoterms to take control of the process

A Win-Win for both Buyers and SellersThis tool will help you grow your international sales securely. Ship around the world, get paid in days, while offering extended terms at U.S. rates, use the rate arbitrage to you and your buyer’s advantage.

Calling all ExportersThis webinar will help equip you to grow your international sales securely. Ship around the world, get paid in days, while offering extended terms at U.S. rates, for ZERO bank fees by leveraging the rate arbitrage to your advantage.Master the Art of the Letter of Credit! Understand how to use the LC to your advantage. We will take the intimidation factor out of LCs! Using an Export LC as a secured International Sales Tool!Who should attend?Sales - International Sales Managers/DirectorsFinance - Credit/Controller/CFOsLogistics – Customer ServiceWhoever is involved in the LC process that’s wants to brush up on your LC skills

Master the Art of the Letter of Credit, understand how to use the LC to the Exporter's advantage. Take the intimidation factor out of LCs and learn how to use the Export LC as a secured International Sales Tool-How to take control of this process from negotiation to payment.Use the LC as a secured sales tool and risk mitigation, yes bothLetters of Credits are 100% secured Add your international sales (Accounts Receivables) back into any borrowing baseKeep the LC super simple, reduce additional documentsAsking for CIA Cash-In-Advance? Understand the risk.How to create consistency, and yes, it’s true, every discrepancy is avoidable.

Coaching clients on best practices from compliance, contract negotiations, incoterms, growing and securing international sales by leveraging the current rate arbitrage environment to win additional margin. Thrive on the success of clients to secure and manage exposure with enhanced working capital benefits by creating a win-win solution for both importers and exporters.Results-driven, team-oriented with corporate experience leading international trade discussions, presentations and negotiations. Focus on a tailored approach for each client by providing value-add education with a proactive strategy for measurable results by taking the intimidation factor out of international trade.Comprehensive understanding of the UCP (Uniform Customs Practice), ISBP (International Standard Banking Practice), ISP98, and Incoterms 2010.

Coaching Exporters how to use the LC to their advantage. Master the art of the LC process. Streamline docs, reduce discrepancies, LC Instructions, tips and tools for any US Exporter using Letters of Credits.

Houston District Export Council (HDEC) serves 33 counties in Southeast Texas. Founded in 1977, HDEC was one of the earliest DEC's formed in the country. Its members and associate members represent an extensive array of manufacturers, service companies, export facilitators, educators, professional advisors and government agencies. HDEC's members travel extensively to all parts of the globe; while many have lived and worked overseas they bring extensive knowledge of doing business beyond U.S. borders.Houston Export University Training Instructors are not only teachers, but International professionals activily involved in day to day Export transactions. Seasoned veterans will share with you their combined knowledge of the rules along with their know-how on how to get the job done.From Houston to the World, we can teach you what you need to know whether it's your first transaction, a refresher course, or the latest updates in Exports.

-NACM Houston International Credit Executives Industry Credit Group Meeting -Letters of Credit Presentation for Credit Professionals-NACM South Texas - Export Letters of Credit-All South Credit Conference "International Credit and Risk"Local, Regional, Teleconferences and National SpeakerPresenting various Export Letter of Credit Classes from The Beneficiary’s point of view."Export Letters of Credit from the Fundamentals to the Nitty-Gritty""Export LCs 101""Export LCs 201""Export LCs and the Importance of LC Instructions"

International FinanceAdvantages of Letters of CreditsImportance of IncotermsOverview on International Banking TransactionsPartner presentation with David M Neipert

How to master the art of the letter of credit. Utilize your Global Bank, take advantage of their Bank network, understand incoterms and how they impact your business, and learn how to take control of this process! Don’t be at the mercy of your customer, freight forwarder or the issuing bank! Services include: Training workshops, seminars, webinars, advisory services; LC review, In-house employee training, contract and retainer work.

Published various articles promoting International Trade Services, Export Trade Finance

Growing International Trade through the use of LCs- Partnering with banks and utilizing their correspondent networks and online amenities - The importance of LC instructions - Impact of incoterms - UCP 600: What is it and how does it work? Growing the economy - Educating the Beneficiary’s- Training! “Educating the Exporters"​- Understand the learning curve ~ Importer & the Exporter- Utilize additional and local resources US Commercial Services, Dept Commerce, Econ Development, NACM, DECs, BExA (UK)It's a Win-Win-Win-in-Win-Win...- Increasing exports, increasing USA jobs- Infrastructure exist there's no need to reinvent the wheel- A secured receivable – managing working capital- Decreasing DSO- Stretching DPO- Usance LCs – competitive approach by extending terms, rates arbitrage advantage

Transition from the corporate side of international trade to the banking industry. Use existing skill set to add educational value to existing clients and business development.Territory included: Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.Manage and build middle market portfolios for all international trade finance products, covering 10 Commercial & Corporate offices.

published a monthly column dedicated to "Letters of Credit from The Beneficiaries point of view"

Letters of Credit and The BeneficiariesFrom the perspective of the "valued" Beneficiaries What they expect from their Letter of Credit BankBack to Basics, and the fundamentals of Customer Service

Letters of Credits - From the Beneficiaries Point of View

Participated on the "Banking Committee" as a U.S. Exporter as a member of the USCIB- United States Council of International Business

Laguna Niguel, CAOpening Team - San Francisco, CAOpening Team - Philadelphia, PA