Experience

Consulate General of Canada in Chicago | Le Consulat général du Canada à Chicago

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Investment Officer | Agente principale des investissements

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Chicago I work with Midwestern businesses poised for growth as they explore Canada’s talent, access to int'l markets, and other innovation resources through the following free and confidential services: -Introductions to Canadian suppliers -Strategic, industry specific market intelligence; -Pathfinding for key government contacts engaged in supporting investment in Canada; -Referrals to investment support professionals, such as lenders, lawyers, accounting firms and information… Show more I work with Midwestern businesses poised for growth as they explore Canada’s talent, access to int'l markets, and other innovation resources through the following free and confidential services: -Introductions to Canadian suppliers -Strategic, industry specific market intelligence; -Pathfinding for key government contacts engaged in supporting investment in Canada; -Referrals to investment support professionals, such as lenders, lawyers, accounting firms and information specialists, and private-sector industry associations; -Facilitation of site visits to support the identification of a location; -Information and advice on how to set up a business in Canada, taxation, Canada’s advantageous R&D tax credit system, regulations and financial and non-financial government programs specific to sector, available talent; -Assistance in developing a business case for an investment decision, and -Introductions to Canadian research partners and Canadian technologies Show less



Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux

• Canada
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• TCS Global Advisory Board Member

  • Jan 2019 - Nov 2021

• Trade Commissioner- Investment

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2019

  Chicago, IL



Government of Canada

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trade Commissioner Service

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2011

  Chicago, IL Responsible for internal research and analysis; Support to high level visits; and trade advocacy outreach



United Way of Metro Chicago

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Loaned Executive

  • Aug 2006 - Dec 2009

  Served for Two Campaigns: August 2006-January 2007 and August 2009-December 2009 Identified prospective donors and maintained key relationships with workplace campaigns worth nearly $6.5 million Analyzed, developed, and implemented strategies including goal setting, promotional plans, and tailored messaging for each campaign Managed and updated electronic client database: ANDAR Represented United Way at large scale solicitations and trainings Researched perspective and… Show more Served for Two Campaigns: August 2006-January 2007 and August 2009-December 2009 Identified prospective donors and maintained key relationships with workplace campaigns worth nearly $6.5 million Analyzed, developed, and implemented strategies including goal setting, promotional plans, and tailored messaging for each campaign Managed and updated electronic client database: ANDAR Represented United Way at large scale solicitations and trainings Researched perspective and current clients and created reports high level meetings including CEO calls Show less



Patagonia

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grants Coordinator, Key Holder, Associate

  • Jul 2006 - Feb 2009

  Chicago, IL Supervised sales staff while contributing directly to a 12% increase in yearly sales Facilitated team participation in funding decisions and doubled corporate budget for local environmental issues. Identified, cultivated, and maintained key relationships with grassroots environmental groups in Chicago. Co-planned and managed environmental internship project for store staff



Chicago Women's Health Center

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • Feb 2007 - Jan 2008

  Greater Chicago Area First Development Director at CWHC. Authored grant proposals, oversaw quarterly newsletter, crafted external communications, conducted biographical and institutional research to identify funding sources, solicited significant donations, and responsible for key fundraising events. Played integral roll in development of strategic plan for organization's first full scale capital campaign Implemented the organization's first donor database



AmeriCorps

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• AmeriCorp Project Yes! Member

  • 2005 - 2006

  Greater Chicago Area Choosen to serve at Northwestern University Settlement House & assigned to KIPP: Ascend Charter School. Primary duties: Co-taught 7th Grade Language Arts, organized volunteer projects for students and community members and after school tutoring programs.



EXPRESS PERSONAL AG

• Switzerland
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Personnel Supervisor

  • Jul 2004 - Mar 2005

  Greater Detroit Area Provided custom staffing solutions for 12 client accounts; Strengthened and expanded client contracts; Generated new sales leads through collaboration with sales team Drove cumulative office performance levels to all-time record high



Friends of Big Cypress National Preserve

• Consultant

  • Jan 2004 - Jul 2004

  Counselled and guided founding members in establishment of non-profit organization. Drafted by-laws and establishment of formal membership program



REI

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Specialist

  • Apr 1999 - Jan 2004

  Specialized in mountaineering gear knowledge and sales; Taught children's rock climbing