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Ottawa, On, Ca

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Secured major projects in Canada valued at over $3.3 billion, supporting over 7,100 jobs across the critical minerals, electric vehicles, digital, life sciences, and agri-food industries.Strengthening Canada's technological advantage via the country’s flagship grants and contributions program for industry, including by managing key clients, leading interdepartmental evaluation teams, and advising the Industry Minister on funding and negotiation strategies.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Led the program’s business development and oversaw applicant intake for key sector portfolios, including by managing a team of analysts on client relations, due diligence, and funding recommendations.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Deepened Canada-U.S. commercial relations by advising senior officials on bilateral trade priorities and coordinating business development initiatives for exporters in the automotive, ICT, and consumer products sectors.Supported major files including Canada's response to the U.S.’ EV tax credits; our Prime Minister's participation at the North America Leaders Summit and at the Summit of the Americas; hosting a U.S. delegation to the Canada-U.S. Working Group on Supply Chains; our Trade Minister's introduction to the new U.S. Ambassador to Canada, meeting with the U.S. Trade Representative, and participation at a Women in Tech Trade Mission to California; and our Deputy Trade Minister's introduction to the CEO of the Business Council of Canada.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Recruited and prepared Canada’s leading exporters for matchmaking with EDC’s portfolio of international buyers in the advanced manufacturing, mining, and energy sectors.Performed research to develop sector strategies; coordinated operational and account plans; established government and industry partnerships; and executed continuous improvement projects.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Supported the Regional Director in the administration of the region's budget including forecasting, purchasing, contracting vendors, budget requisitions, and reporting.Ensured smooth operations for five offices across three provinces by onboarding staff, developing standard operating procedures, IT asset management, and emergency preparedness.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Provided headquarters support to a global network of trade commissioners promoting Canada’s cleantech sector abroad.Interacted with all levels of government to deliver briefing products, ministerial correspondence to stakeholders, training and knowledge management projects, events, and social media.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Delivered advisory services to British Columbia’s small business community especially related to start-up and business planning, licensing and registration, and finding support resources.Participated in import and export advisory services including guidance on export plans, tariffs and free trade agreements, Incoterms, certificates of origin, logistics, and payment terms.

Calgary, Canada Area

Facilitated successful entry of U.S. petroleum and renewable energy businesses into the Canadian marketplace through export advisory, partner searches, and trade missions.Exceeded delegation recruitment targets and negotiated reduced vendor costs as lead intern for the 2017 Global Petroleum Show and a Renewable Energy Integration Trade Mission to Canada.

Burnaby, British Columbia

Ehstimate is an online platform to connect potential immigrants all over the world with licensed immigration consultants in Canada. Accountabilities included business planning, establishing key partnerships, and growing the company's client base.

Bachelor Of Business Administration, International Business

Activities and Societies: Vice President at The Law Affiliation, Mentee for the Harry G. Schaefer Mentorship ProgramField School: Doing.

International Affairs

Foreign Trade and International Investments in Santa Catarina, Brazil International Marketing Research: A Case Study of UNIVALI Trade Junior