An experienced and proven leader in domestic and international business development with over $100 million of export sales generated for Canadian manufacturers. Expertise in energy, high tech, manufacturing, steel fabrication, and marine sectors and for developing new business opportunities and supporting technical bids. Works well in a team environment and independently. Strong strategic planning and management skills. Focus on world class customer service.Consultant for BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada) and a past Subject Matter Expert for International Business Programs for the Province of British Columbia's Private Training Institution Branch. Chair for the CWB Association National Advisory Council (NAC) since September, 2023.My international business experience in developing green-field market opportunities led to market entries in the U.S., South America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. I provide a sales structure to drive profitable growth with KPI’s and work closely with CRM tracking programs to keep accurate records and coordinate sales activities.I earned an MBA from the University of British Columbia (Sauder School of Business) with a specialization in Strategic Management. Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Administrative Studies from The University of Winnipeg and an Advanced Diploma in International Business from Red River College in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Since 2005, I have been a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP), the highest international trade designation in Canada. I serve as Secretary/Treasurer on the board of directors for the Canadian Welding Bureau Association (CWBA), Vancouver Chapter, since 2014. Past board member for the Canada Council on Africa, serving from 2009 to 2014. I am a dual citizen for Canada and Ireland (EU). I am happy to connect to share ideas or for any business opportunities. I can be reached by email at: dgamble@beanwizard.com.Specialties: International business, cash flow management, budgeting/forecasting, developing and managing productive international sales organizations, alternative fuel technologies, compressed natural gas (CNG) stations, LNG, project feasibility analysis, sales and marketing, financing, strategic planning.
Listed skills include Business Strategy, Business Development, International Business, Strategic Planning, and 24 others.