Experience

Consider Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2020 - Present



Lotus Consulting Group Inc.

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal & Founder

  • Jan 2019 - Present



Office of the Premier of Ontario

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Advisor, Policy

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

  Responsible for International Trade, Economic Development, Research & Innovation and Citizenship & Immigration policy files at the Office of the Premier of Ontario. Responsible for International Trade, Economic Development, Research & Innovation and Citizenship & Immigration policy files at the Office of the Premier of Ontario.



Invest Toronto

• Norway

• Manager, Investment Services & Global Markets

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  - Led teams of investment services professionals in engaging directly with global business leaders through best-of-breed investment analyses, data & bench-marking, identification of key private and public sector introductions, and broad FDI attraction services. - Collaborated with the private sector and various levels of Canadian government to organize international trade and investment missions. - Delegated on behalf of the City of Toronto at investment missions in Brazil, China, Europe, United Kingdom and the United States.- Coordinated with Ontario's Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, Global Affairs Canada & various Canadian Embassies, Consulates towards accessing new global markets through developing strategic and operational plans for targeted business-to-business engagements.- Invest Toronto’s representative to the Consider Canada Cities Alliance (CCCA) at International Investment Roadshows. - Consulted international C-Suite senior executives throughout entire foreign direct investment lifecycle. Successfully inducted one China’s largest real estate developers Greenland Group (Global Fortune 500) in Canada. Identified and introduced the first foreign Chinese Bank in Canada, China Construction Bank, - Oversaw organization wide compliance policies and procedures, including Invest Toronto’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.- Coordinated department subordinates’ client assignments and oversaw associated deliverables.- Solid skills in policy, research and strategy. Developed briefing notes and investment pitch presentations for Executives, the Board of Directors, and foreign companies pursuing Toronto-based investment opportunities. This included analyzing key business drivers, international and local economic trends, legislative and regulatory structures, and operating metrics across a wide range of industry sectors.

• Investment Services Coordinator

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014



Ministry of Research and Innovation

• Senior Policy Advisor & Public Appointments

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Worked alongside Deputy Minister, Assistant Deputy Ministers and other senior Ministry staff to design and implement short and long term Minister’s Office priorities. • Led Life Science policy files in the Minister’s office in engagement with MaRS, DMZ, and UHN to support public and privately held companies such as GSK, Roche and Baxter.• Coordinated with other senior Ministry and Premier’s office staff in the creation and implementation of the Ontario Health Innovation Council (OHIC).• Represented the Minister of Research and Innovation in engagement with various stakeholders.• Responsible for Public Appointments to the Boards of the Ontario Capital Growth Corporation and Ontario Research Fund.



Government of Ontario

• Executive Assistant

  • Oct 2008 - Feb 2013

  • Managed scheduling, communications, media relations, and liaisons with Premier’s office. • Coordinated and drafted all content for legislative matters including bills, statements, and presentations• Liaised with senior Ministry officials and local constituents on the funding and settlement of the David Dunlop Observatory lands.• Conducted policy research and provided oversight for Private Member’s Bills, resolutions (Bill 36, Bill 60 & Bill 185) • Led stakeholder relations and community outreach initiatives.



Legislative Assembly of Ontario

• Canada
• Legislative Offices
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Legislative Assistant

  • 2008 - 2009



Richmond Supply Inc.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • 2000 - 2008