Experience

West Virginia Department of Economic Development

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Trade Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  • Promotes state’s exports in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Commerce and other state export partners• Identifies and advises new-to-export or new-to-market exporters in international marketing, trade finance, shipping logistics other topics related to exporting- Developed working relationships with dozens of West Virginia businesses to date• Organizes and recruits West Virginia businesses for state-led trade missions and international trade shows in foreign markets of opportunities to support small to medium-sized West Virginia businesses with their international business development- 7 export trade events to Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Poland, Romania and Japan. Over 70 applications reviewed and over 40 participating firms to date• Recruits for, organizes and presents at export training seminars/events on country specific training, export assistance resources for West Virginia companies, various other export topics such as trade finance, and international marketing- Over 20 events and 120 participating companies to date• Assesses WV companies on their level of export readiness and assists with export business planning• Expands and enhances the scope of activities of the International Division -Brought and managed $200,000 in additional funding through the U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) grant for the first time to the program in 2015. Additional funding has been approved for 2016• Attends West Virginia District Export Council quarterly meetings to design strategic activities to continue to promote exports in WV• Traveling to all 55 West Virginia counties for one-on-one export consulting meetings with businesses across the state-More than 150 export consultations visits to date Show less

• State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Grant 2015- Grant Project Director

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Grant 2015- Grant Project Director• Designs, submits grant program proposal to U.S. Small Business Administration Office of International Trade• Designs and coordinates funding application packet, program website and marketing materials • Manages STEP funding project execution and financial report submission according to project’s milestone goals• Implements internal controls to insure proper project managing• Keeps company and expense reimbursement files• Reviews and participates in the application approval process • Manages and coordinates expense reimbursements to STEP Clients• Recruits, identifies and prepares STEP Clients• Promotes funding through company visits, seminars in coordination with strategic partners, emails and phone calls• Communicates with U.S. Small Business Administration Office to insure the proper project execution• Manages data collection surveys to track STEP clients sales and success stories Show less



Maggie's Salsa, LLC

• Charleston, West Virginia Area

• Sales and Marketing Specialist

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2013

  • Performed day-to-day research for new buyers and development of marketing and promotional strategies to expand business • Prepared and represented the company in business demonstrations and negotiations with potential new buyers • Managed all client accounts and all logistics of production and transportation operations • Planned and purchased all the required fresh produce, food ingredients and packaging materials for manufacturing through regular price negotiation and research of new sources to identify opportunities for savings and better quality products and service • Actively participated in new products creation and development, business evaluation and costs research • Represented and assist owners with general decision making and problem solving, as well as with production and office team management • Communicated and report daily with owners about sales performance, production scheduling, business needs and creation of new procedures • Managed account receivables and oversee various accounting activities like accounts payables, data transfer and IFTA taxes • Participated in other various areas of the company like human resources, training and customer service Show less



PRODUCTOS INDUSTRIALIZADOS DEL NOROESTE, S.A. DE C.V.

• Culiacán Area, Mexico

• International Sales Representative

  • Jan 2008 - May 2009

  Responsible for international sales and import/export logistics. • Successfully developed new company business in Japan and the United States • Managed all existing international business accounts • Successfully coordinated international logistics for over 350 FCL to different destinations including Spain, England, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Argentina, Costa Rica, Colombia, Israel and the United States • Procured and negotiated ocean cargo and ground transportation costs • Assisted the purchasing department with international purchases and import logistics • Represented the company in local and international food shows such as ANUGA 2009 in Cologne, Germany Show less



French Department of Education

• St. Vallier, France

• Spanish Language Assistant

  • Sep 2006 - May 2007

  • Taught Spanish language to French high school students • Adapted successfully to work environment and life style and regulations in a foreign country • Taught Spanish language to French high school students • Adapted successfully to work environment and life style and regulations in a foreign country



Grupo de Agricultores del Noroeste, S.A. de C.V.

• Navolato, Mexico

• Logistics and Trade Assistant

  • Nov 2005 - Sep 2006

  • Assisted General Director with market statistics and research • Coordinated maritime and land transportation of products to Spain and North Africa • Organized and coordinated import/export logistics • Represented company at SIAL PARIS 2006 international food show translating and promoting company products • Assisted General Director with market statistics and research • Coordinated maritime and land transportation of products to Spain and North Africa • Organized and coordinated import/export logistics • Represented company at SIAL PARIS 2006 international food show translating and promoting company products



CASA LEY, S.A. DE C.V.

• Culiacán Area, Mexico

• Imports Coordinator

  • Jan 2005 - Nov 2005

  • Coordinated international purchase orders and required documents and permits • Coordinated maritime and ground transportation of products • Communicated daily with custom agencies • Coordinated daily imports and merchandise traffic • Communicated and provided service to international buying areas of the company • Coordinated international purchase orders and required documents and permits • Coordinated maritime and ground transportation of products • Communicated daily with custom agencies • Coordinated daily imports and merchandise traffic • Communicated and provided service to international buying areas of the company



English Time Center

• Culiacán Area, Mexico

• English as a Second Language Teacher

  • Dec 1999 - Jan 2005

  • Taught English to a large number of students of different ages. • Received highest TOEFL score among the teaching staff (620 pts). • Taught English to a large number of students of different ages. • Received highest TOEFL score among the teaching staff (620 pts).