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Washington, Dc, Us

Collaborate across the Department and U.S. trade agencies on digital economy trade issues including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital telecommunications infrastructure, cloud computing, media and entertainment, digital services taxation, etc. to develop Department trade policy positions, action plans and negotiating postures to strengthen competitiveness of U.S. digital services industries in foreign markets.

Managed U.S.-based field team responsible for programmatic, operational and communications initiatives of federal government’s U.S.-based export promotion agency with 106 field offices and 320 international trade specialists in 48 states and Puerto Rico.Formulated nationwide export assistance strategies in line with organizational metrics to support over $124 billion in annual exports and foreign direct investment into the United States. Oversaw budgetary spending plan of $48 million annual budget that ensures cost savings, effective allocation of funds, prioritizes needs of organization and mitigates risk. Supervised human resources team on personnel matters that address employee hiring, performance issues and policy improvements. Led communications team in executing client-focused marketing strategy through traditional and social media communications channels that connects with 5,000 clients monthly.Collaborated across government and non-governmental organizations on trade promotion and outreach efforts tailored to U.S. exporters.Initiated reviews and improvements of work methods, organizational features, and workforce structure that have increased efficiency through organization-wide adoption of Sharepoint and other process improvement platforms.Developed and improved professional development educational initiatives that resulted in the first-ever, all-hands training retreat.Represented organization before public forums, clients and stakeholders.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided strategic guidance and convey directives to senior leadership regarding agency’s goals for the U.S. trade law including antidumping and countervailing duties.Counseled senior executives on deliverables for engagement with stakeholders on international trade law and policy, World Trade Organization trade disputes, trade agreements and market access issues.Built relationships with Congressional offices, policy makers, foreign embassies, U.S. embassies and U.S. company representatives and trade associations throughout Asia, Africa, Europe and South America. Wrote memoranda, press releases, talking points and correspondence for projects involving senior officials, public affairs, legislative affairs and internet presence.Led project to overhaul document review process that established Sharepoint-based documentation system.

Washington, Dc, Us

Managed C-level suite for senior government executive through strategic planning, budget planning, improving processes, and providing general direction to 300 staff.Counseled Assistant Secretary on all matters involving the U.S. trade law, international trade policy, World Trade Organization trade disputes, trade agreements and market access issues.Provided strategic guidance and conveyed directives to senior leadership regarding agency’s trade enforcement goals for the U.S. trade law and compliance of U.S. trade agreements.Wrote memoranda, press releases, talking points and correspondence for projects involving senior officials, public affairs, legislative affairs and internet presence.Developed internal and external communications strategies to highlight organizational successes including the announcements of two key bilateral trade agreements between the Government of Mexico and the Department of Commerce that impacted $2 billion in trade. Built relationships with Congressional offices, policy makers, foreign embassies, U.S. embassies and U.S. company representatives and trade associations throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. Refined process for electronic document review system reducing document production time by 25%.

Washington, Dc, Us

Advised the executive officer of the US&FCS on key priorities involving export promotion, budget, strategic planning, marketing and coordination for the 1500-person domestic and international workforce, located in 49 U.S. states and 77 U.S. embassies worldwide charged with facilitating and increasing exports for U.S companies overseas. Fostered relationships with U.S. company representatives conducting business in Europe, Asia and Africa, U.S. and foreign governments, the diplomatic community and trade organization stakeholders in effort to build upon goal set by Obama Administration to double exports in five years. Organized 12 executive-led international trade missions with U.S. embassies and consulates in over 20 countries ensuring that the team achieved the mission goals set by U.S. business participants.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government