In 161 offices around the world and across Canada, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service provides expert advice and problem-solving skills - whether you export, partner, invest abroad or are looking to make Canada your next investment destination.Personal areas of responsibility (Germany):-Trade Policy and Market Access (including CETA)-Defense & Security-VC/PE attraction to Canada-Canadian Direct Investment Abroad (CDIA)

•Intensive full-time German language training program.•Achieved goal of ILR Level 3 - Professional working proficiency.

CanExport SMEs provides direct financial assistance to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) registered in Canada that are seeking to develop new export opportunities and markets, especially high-growth emerging markets. Delivered by the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS, tradecommissioner.gc.ca) of Global Affairs Canada, in partnership with the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program, CanExport provides financial support for a wide range of export marketing activities.Learn more and apply at: Canada.ca/CanExport

• Completed a short-term assignment at both the Embassy of Canada to Belgium and Luxembourg and the Embassy of Canada to Türkiye• Completed the Government of Canada’s Manager Development Program, strengthening my knowledge about the accountabilities that come with a management position and the importance of leadership and innovation• Provided support to Operation Syrian Refugee, liaising with foreign embassies and creating process improvements• Experience in consular policy analysis, including evidence-based policy development• Heavy focus on program management, strategy development and improvement, and client services in an ever-changing international context• Employed in a foreign service developmental program, which included classroom and on-the-job training in mission management, security, emergency management, and consular service program delivery

• Speaker at the 2014 Future of Nuclear Conference• Led the organization in providing its members with professional development workshops and networking opportunities• Liaised with Candu executives to secure funding and support for NAYGN• Sponsored by Candu to attend the 2015 NAYGN Professional Development Conference in Washington, DC

• Supported Candu’s new reactor business development strategy in domestic and international markets – including geographic, financial, and political considerations – reporting directly to both Director, External Relations, and Senior Vice President, Marketing & Business Development• Engaged with key players to develop a Canadian industry-wide international marketing strategy• Represented Candu at domestic and international conferences and trade shows to develop business and raise awareness of our various lines of business• Prepared briefing notes for government and industry executives, official letters, and public relations communication pieces• Created, commissioned, and organized marketing and technical presentations for external stakeholders• Liaised with various levels of domestic and international government and industry contacts to develop support and business opportunities for Canadian nuclear technology and services• Assisted in the management of logistics and program development for incoming delegations to promote CANDU® and demonstrate Canada’s nuclear energy capabilities• Assistant Chair for Candu’s Conference Committee, engaging in decision-making regarding corporate marketing and technical (research-based) conference attendance• Acted as Candu’s liaison to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and appointed Candu’s lead for the organization of the Canadian Nuclear Industry’s participation at the 2015 IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Austria

• Processed vendors' bids for Candu's Darlington nuclear reactor new build proposal• Developed relationships with local and international vendors• Developed an understanding of the RFQ process for heavy industry

• Managed Candu Social Club's finances• Was active in making decisions regarding the activities Social Club organized for Candu's employees

• Worked toward building Cleantech and Life Science foreign investment interests in Canada• Assisted Canadian businesses to gain information to expand into the Rocky Mountain Region• Summarized market reports to be published on DFAIT’s website • Participated in event planning and the writing/completion of contracts• Worked closely with Senior Trade Commissioner to roll-out investor program’s website and application (full website has since been removed from government platform)

• Researched foreign market opportunities• Organized companies in the CRM system to aid work performed by Account Managers• Researched and analyzed the export performance of Canadian companies in developing markets and EDC’s business volumes in these markets

• Assisted in the delivery of audit and consulting services across EDC's lines of business• Engaged in self-study to better understand EDC’s products• Assisted in identifying and analyzing business risks and controls and developing practical recommendations for internal clients

• Engaged in the planning and execution of operational audits for Corporate Support Areas and Personal and Commercial Division• Gave feedback and recommendations to clients to improve business practices

• Performed regression testing to ensure that documents were being migrated correctly from a legacy AECL database server to an upgraded server