Experience

Bryant Christie Inc.

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Research and Information Services

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  > Lead strategic planning and advisory services for clients > Direct market research covering trade and regulatory environments, markets and commercial opportunities, and competitor analysis for clients > Oversee provision of customized trade and regulatory databases, customized BCI Monitor newsletters, and customized TradeStats dashboards for clients in the food, beverage, and agriculture sectors > Conduct third-party program evaluations, particularly in the areas of trade promotion and market development > Provide Management and Leadership of BCI's Research Unit, including in-house research staff across two locations and a network of overseas research consultants. Support the growth and development of BCI's talented young research staff. Show less



Open Window Consulting

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal and Founder

  • 2009 - 2016

  - Provide research and advisory services for businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. - Conduct evaluations to identify areas of weakness that are causing losses of revenue, time, or effectiveness. - Help clients identify medium- to long-term goals and develop a do-able strategic plan to get there. - Tackle specific projects, initiatives, or questions for clients who don't have the time or capacity to take these on in-house. - Help clients to identify customer needs and meet them exceptionally well -- this includes not only customer engagement in the marketplace, but also "citizen engagement" and "stakeholder engagement" for public and nonprofit organizations. - Dedicated to applying critical thinking, a multidisciplinary approach, and sound research (market, academic, interview, open source) to ensure valid and effective recommendations based on current best practices. Show less



U.S. Int'l Trade Admin.

• Project Finance Specialist & Overseas Private Investment Corporations (OPIC) Liaison

  • 1997 - 2005

  - Subject matter expert for structured finance, public-private partnered, blended finance, and finance of major infrastructure projects in overseas markets. - Lead advisor to the USDOC member of the OPIC Board of Directors (generally the Deputy Secretary of Commerce or Under Secretary for International Trade). - Evaluated every major proposal for OPIC support (over $25 million), providing analysis and recommendations to the USDOC OPIC Board Member. Included analysis of the project (structure, risk mitigation,economic and development impact) as well as the host country investment climate (particularly regulatory, commercial, and political risk). - Conducted analysis of policies, financing trends, and market trends. - Worked closely with a diversity of stakeholders, including: -- environmental, energy, and business nonprofits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs); -- businesses ranging from very small businesses to multinational corporations; -- other federal agencies including Treasury, State Department, EPA, and Department of Labor; -- other subject matter experts from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors; and -- senior government officials and corporate executives. - Provided senior federal officials with recommended actions and concise supporting rationale based upon thorough research and analysis. Show less



U.S. Dept of Commerce

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Advocacy Project Manager

  • 1996 - 1997

  - Assisted U.S. firms facing unfair treatment by foreign governments, with sole responsibility for the markets of Russia, former Soviet states, Eastern Europe, and Western Europe - Carried out thorough due diligence and research, developed strategies, led multi-agency teams. - Produced analysis, recommendations, and talking points or correspondence for senior officials including Cabinet Secretaries and the Vice President of the United States. - Assisted U.S. firms facing unfair treatment by foreign governments, with sole responsibility for the markets of Russia, former Soviet states, Eastern Europe, and Western Europe - Carried out thorough due diligence and research, developed strategies, led multi-agency teams. - Produced analysis, recommendations, and talking points or correspondence for senior officials including Cabinet Secretaries and the Vice President of the United States.



U.S. Department of Commerce

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trade Information Specialist

  • 1995 - 1995

  - Counseled U.S. small business exporters - Compiled and edited an updated official guide to U.S. Government programs to support exporters - Counseled U.S. small business exporters - Compiled and edited an updated official guide to U.S. Government programs to support exporters



National 4-H Council

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

• CWF Program Assistant

  • 1993 - 1993

  Filled a vacant summer prior to starting my M.A. with three rewarding (and fun!) months of introducing high school students to our national government and our capitol city. How often do you get to do that?! Filled a vacant summer prior to starting my M.A. with three rewarding (and fun!) months of introducing high school students to our national government and our capitol city. How often do you get to do that?!



Montana Department of Commerce

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim International Marketing Manager, Travel Montana

  • 1991 - 1993

  Developed and carried out tourism promotion in European markets and counseled Montana tourism businesses; first as an employee and subsequently as a contractor. Developed and carried out tourism promotion in European markets and counseled Montana tourism businesses; first as an employee and subsequently as a contractor.



Office of the Governor of Montana

• Assistant International Affairs Coordinator

  • 1990 - 1991

  Coordinated and assisted international activities of the Governor’s Office and Montana Departments of Commerce and Agriculture Summer of 1990 and Summer/Fall of 1991 Coordinated and assisted international activities of the Governor’s Office and Montana Departments of Commerce and Agriculture Summer of 1990 and Summer/Fall of 1991