Manage team of Senior Trade Specialists who advise Southern California companies on all aspects of exporting, including research and analysis of foreign markets, partner searches and mitigating risks associated with doing business abroad.Specialist in Asia Pacific market-entry planning, with emphasis on China and ASEAN markets. Experience advising clients in a wide range of sectors, including consumer products, education, travel and tourism, franchising and industrial… Show more Manage team of Senior Trade Specialists who advise Southern California companies on all aspects of exporting, including research and analysis of foreign markets, partner searches and mitigating risks associated with doing business abroad.Specialist in Asia Pacific market-entry planning, with emphasis on China and ASEAN markets. Experience advising clients in a wide range of sectors, including consumer products, education, travel and tourism, franchising and industrial automation. Currently manage energy, environment, aerospace, financial services and safety and security portfolios; advise local suppliers, universities, and partners on international marketing and business development strategies.Partner with local economic development organizations to link global opportunities with local job creation strategies. Show less

Led team of 10 American and Vietnamese staff to advise client companies on market entry and expansion in Vietnam. Developed customized market entry strategies for clients across all sectors, including infrastructure, franchising, consumer products, energy/environment, education and industrial machinery.Advised client companies on government relations, community outreach and stakeholder outreach in Vietnam. Expertise in large trade event, product launch and conference… Show more Led team of 10 American and Vietnamese staff to advise client companies on market entry and expansion in Vietnam. Developed customized market entry strategies for clients across all sectors, including infrastructure, franchising, consumer products, energy/environment, education and industrial machinery.Advised client companies on government relations, community outreach and stakeholder outreach in Vietnam. Expertise in large trade event, product launch and conference planning and execution. Show less

Served as Deputy Senior Commercial Officer leading a team of Commercial Specialists to advise client companies on doing business in Hong Kong, Macau, China and Asia. Led large scale events promoting Foreign Direct Investment, environmental technology, aerospace and consumer products.