I thrive on collaborating with colleagues, external stakeholders and clients to effectively compete in international markets. I love using business diplomacy skills to navigate complex business environments and build and nurture productive strategic relationships. I am passionate about achieving successful outcomes and bringing critical technology, equipment and supplies to customers in international markets. My specialty is working with and through US Government agencies and international organizations for transaction and policy advocacy, and funding opportunities.ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE [not listed elsewhere]:► Embassy of Brazil, Washington, DC -- Investment Promotion OfficerAdvised U.S. companies on Brazilian economic climate, business and regulatory practices, privatization auctions in the telecom and electrical utility sectors, and joint venture partnership opportunities across diverse sectors.► US Department of Commerce -- International Trade SpecialistRepresented the agency on the US Government's Working Group on Multilateral Assistance► Previous Top Secret Security ClearanceSPECIALTIES:Business Development, Relationship Management, Advocacy, Healthcare, Global Government Relations, International Government Affairs, Medical Technology, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policy, Global Tendering, Communication, Compliance, Cross-Cultural Agility, Influencing Skills, Diplomacy, Professional Network, Strategy To Execution, Spanish, Portuguese, Public Speaking, Mentoring, Program Management, Regulatory, Trade Promotion, Market Access, Policy Development, World Bank, International Donor Projects, Emerging Markets, Developing Countries, Foreign Assistance, Customer Finance, Problem Solving, Public Sector Projects, Government Procurement Policies and Practices, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies, Energy & Power, Critical Thinking, Top Security Clearance, Stakeholder management, relationship development, program management, policy advocacy, managing agency relationships, leadership, inter-personal relationships, international relations, government affairs.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:Multilateral Development Banks, International Financial Institutions, World Bank Group (World Bank, International Finance Corporation, MIGA), US Government Agencies, US Department of Commerce, US Agency for International Development, Millennium Challenge Corporation, US Trade & Development Agency, Foreign Embassies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Trade Associations, Think Tanks
Listed skills include Emerging Markets, Government Procurement, Economic Development, International Relations, and 37 others.