With a background in administration and accounting, Bachelor in Business Administration from the Université du Quebec in Montreal, Stephane Forget is an International Business development specialist. Former Senior Trade consultant for CMHC International, Canada`s National Housing Agency, for the past 12 years, he has been providing support to the Canadian housing exporters. He facilitated for more the $175 millions in sales for the the Canadian manufacturers since 2003. After the closure of CMHC International, he started his own Consulting firm, America Trade Solutions Consultants Inc., in partnership with Danie Couture, former employee of the Canadian Consulate in Raleigh, NCAmerica Trade Solutions delivers strategic services including personalized business introductions (matchmaking), full-day face-to-face continuing education courses for Architects, and LEED professionals, international business promotion and export advice.Over the years, he developed an extensive network and an excellent knowledge of the United-States construction and green building market. He organized multiple trade mission and export activities in the United-States, the Caribbeans, Japan, China and the UK.He has more than 18 years of government experience at Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation in Montreal,o Responsibilities have included international business development, strategic planning,B2B matchmaking, tradeshows participation, special event organization, budget planning,business mission coordination, consultant management and staff management.o Extensive experience with manufacturers (exporters), government departments, agenciesand institutionso Specializing in project management and event organizationo Distinguished by its leadership and exceptional customer serviceo Outstanding diplomacy and professional skills o Action and result-oriented, likes challenges and demonstrates effective interpersonal skillsand ability to speak in publicSpecialties: International business development, strategic planning,B2B matchmaking, business mission coordination, staff management, project management, event organization, exceptional customer service, ability to speak in public