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Help pet industry businesses establish global presence through strategic partnerships and distribution.

Project work designed to help establish Zupreem's premium nutritional products internationally. Evaluated markets for potential and opportunity. International business development and distributor exploration. International trade shows, and project based work.

Set up and managed International Business for company with zero international presence. Hired and man-aged distributors, oversaw logistics, adapted product and packaging for various markets, managed promotions with distributors, worked closely with PetsMart USA to expand into the UK market (received ‘Supplier of the Year’ award). Trade show attendance and selection internationally. Extensive international travel. Responsible for all aspects of international business: pricing, promotions… Show more Set up and managed International Business for company with zero international presence. Hired and man-aged distributors, oversaw logistics, adapted product and packaging for various markets, managed promotions with distributors, worked closely with PetsMart USA to expand into the UK market (received ‘Supplier of the Year’ award). Trade show attendance and selection internationally. Extensive international travel. Responsible for all aspects of international business: pricing, promotions, etcEstablished international distribution for pet products division in Europe Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. Show less

Identified, brokered, negotiated and built international distribution throughout Asia including China, Europe and Canada for agricultural products. Responsible for sales, marketing, and logistics of key accounts in the UK, Japan, Canada and various other markets. Responsible for landing Sainsbury UK by pushing through required changes at the manufacturing level. Worked with both the canned and frozen food sides of the business. Responsible for helping to de-ternine viability of niche crops… Show more Identified, brokered, negotiated and built international distribution throughout Asia including China, Europe and Canada for agricultural products. Responsible for sales, marketing, and logistics of key accounts in the UK, Japan, Canada and various other markets. Responsible for landing Sainsbury UK by pushing through required changes at the manufacturing level. Worked with both the canned and frozen food sides of the business. Responsible for helping to de-ternine viability of niche crops and products (domestic and international). Extensive International travel. Show less

Worked with major newspapers primarily in South America to supply them with printing press parts. Also was sole representative for United States Printing Ink Company in International markets. 360 degree role consisting of working with the customer to determine their needs, finding a supplier domestically, purchasing the correct parts and shipping the parts to the customer.