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Arlington, Va, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Lead team analyzing export controls administered by Department of Commerce. Monitor sanctions for effectiveness, recommend implementation of new controls, manage preparation of reports for use in bilateral and multilateral collaboration. Contractor: TENICA Global Solutions, LLC

Washington D.C.

In collaboration with State Department Regional Bureaus, Embassies and Departments of Defense, Treasury and Commerce, implement provisions of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Research, analyze and recommend commercial defense trade controls policy. Monitor and report on political, military, economic, legislative, national security and foreign policy developments. Identify and assess bona fides of non-U.S. companies to facilitate export licenses for direct commercial sales… Show more In collaboration with State Department Regional Bureaus, Embassies and Departments of Defense, Treasury and Commerce, implement provisions of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Research, analyze and recommend commercial defense trade controls policy. Monitor and report on political, military, economic, legislative, national security and foreign policy developments. Identify and assess bona fides of non-U.S. companies to facilitate export licenses for direct commercial sales. Travel internationally to conduct outreach to foreign governments, private sector and Embassy officials. Support bilateral negotiations concerning conduct of end-use checks. Contractor: Muscogee International, LLC. Show less

Consult to industry on trade policy, international government relations and global market access. Provide damage assessment and legal support for U.S. Small Business Administration's disaster assistance programs. Serve on U.S. State Department's Freedom of Information Act task force. Conduct training for intelligence community and foreign affairs professionals.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Directed international activities of trade association representing U.S.-affiliated generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in $300+ billion global market. Developed industry positions and advocated for federal and foreign legislation, agreements, policies and practices favorable to generic and biosimilar pharmaceutical industries. Served as cleared advisor to U.S. government on trade policy. Engaged with U.S. and foreign government agencies negotiating Trans-Pacific Partnership and Trans-Atlantic… Show more Directed international activities of trade association representing U.S.-affiliated generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in $300+ billion global market. Developed industry positions and advocated for federal and foreign legislation, agreements, policies and practices favorable to generic and biosimilar pharmaceutical industries. Served as cleared advisor to U.S. government on trade policy. Engaged with U.S. and foreign government agencies negotiating Trans-Pacific Partnership and Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. Chaired association's International Affairs Advisory Board, served on International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association Trade and Intellectual Property Committees. Expanded industry’s outreach by participating in multilateral and bilateral fora, such as the World Health Organization and the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade Pharmaceutical Task Force. Promoted access to safe medicines globally through alliances with industry, government and civil society. Show less

Senior member of U.S. Foreign Service agency providing multi-faceted support to American firms conducting business overseas. Achieved numerous export and investment successes on behalf of U.S. businesses in multiple industry sectors, including healthcare, energy, information/communication technology, automotive, aerospace, defense, etc. Recognized with U.S. government awards for creating jobs, promoting economic growth, strengthening trade enforcement, entering new markets and enhancing U.S… Show more Senior member of U.S. Foreign Service agency providing multi-faceted support to American firms conducting business overseas. Achieved numerous export and investment successes on behalf of U.S. businesses in multiple industry sectors, including healthcare, energy, information/communication technology, automotive, aerospace, defense, etc. Recognized with U.S. government awards for creating jobs, promoting economic growth, strengthening trade enforcement, entering new markets and enhancing U.S. competitiveness. Assignments in China, Russia, Romania, Hungary, Germany and U.S. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led team in USTR’s Interagency Trade Enforcement Center monitoring Russia’s compliance with its WTO obligations.

Moscow, Russia

Directed Embassy’s commercial advocacy and trade promotion activities during extraordinary period of U.S.-Russian cooperation. Managed thirty American and Russian staff in three offices advising U.S. companies in multiple industry sectors on market opportunities and business development strategies. Counseled Ambassador and senior Commerce officials on trade policy. Negotiated with Russian government to resolve impediments to trade and investment. Built interagency coalition and orchestrated… Show more Directed Embassy’s commercial advocacy and trade promotion activities during extraordinary period of U.S.-Russian cooperation. Managed thirty American and Russian staff in three offices advising U.S. companies in multiple industry sectors on market opportunities and business development strategies. Counseled Ambassador and senior Commerce officials on trade policy. Negotiated with Russian government to resolve impediments to trade and investment. Built interagency coalition and orchestrated cabinet-level advocacy campaign supporting U.S. manufacturer's successful bid to sell 50 commercial aircraft to Russian state corporation. Supported U.S. firms’ corporate citizenship activities. Developed American Chamber of Commerce policies as ex officio board member. Managed personnel, budgets, revenue generation and strategic planning. Drafted speeches and press releases promoting U.S. business. Show less

Bucharest, Romania

Headed U.S. trade and investment promotion during economic expansion in run-up to Romania’s NATO and EU entry. Managed staff in two offices, identifying market opportunities, conducting research, finding local business partners, organizing trade missions to and from Romania. Partnered with U.S. Ex-Im Bank, OPIC, TDA and USAID to provide grants and financing for U.S. exports and project development in multiple industry sectors. Supported U.S. engineering firm’s successful bid for $1 billion road… Show more Headed U.S. trade and investment promotion during economic expansion in run-up to Romania’s NATO and EU entry. Managed staff in two offices, identifying market opportunities, conducting research, finding local business partners, organizing trade missions to and from Romania. Partnered with U.S. Ex-Im Bank, OPIC, TDA and USAID to provide grants and financing for U.S. exports and project development in multiple industry sectors. Supported U.S. engineering firm’s successful bid for $1 billion road project. Accompanied Romanian Minister of Economy on U.S. outreach tour promoting business opportunities in Romanian energy sector, including private meeting with Secretary of Energy. Edited and co-authored embassy’s annual Country Commercial Guide to doing business. Show less

Berlin, Germany

Facilitated market entry and expansion for U.S. firms in Germany.

Budapest, Hungary

Developed market entry strategies for U.S. business clients in Hungary across multiple industry sectors during period of rapid economic expansion prior to NATO and EU entry. Contributed to 60% export and 80% investment growth.

Guangzhou, China

Guided U.S. investors and exporters to markets in southern China during period of intense growth. Organized and led delegation of Chinese construction executives to U.S. construction equipment trade show. Identified and promoted 20-year $50-billion opportunity in power plant construction.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor’S Degree, Chinese