Experience

Embassy of Canada to China | Ambassade du Canada en Chin

• China
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• First Secretary

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Beijing City, China



Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Director, Eastern and Southern Africa Division

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2018

  Ottawa, Canada Area Manage bilateral relations with countries in Eastern and Southern Africa.

• Senior Policy Analyst - Security and Defence Relations in the Asia-Pacific

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

  Ottawa, Canada Area Defense and Security Relations Division Senior Analyst responsible for developing policy advice and coordinating on Canada’s multilateral/bilateral defence and security engagement in the Asia-Pacific, including with respect to the the ASEAN Regional Forum.

• Policy Officer, Foreign Investment

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2015

  Ottawa, Canada Area Analyzed, prepared and briefed senior management on complex foreign investment transactions.



Canadian Consulate General

• International Affairs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Consul & Trade Commissioner

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2013

  Shanghai, China - Led the Environmental Technologies and Education Team. Also responsible for managing the Metals and Minerals, Nuclear, and Oil & Gas sectors. - Developed strategic yearly plans and budgets for priority sectors making significant gains in leveraging resources and officers to achieve objectives. - Managed two locally engaged officers, utilizing their experience and abilities to achieve team goals. - Built networks with companies, associations and government officials to promote Canada… Show more - Led the Environmental Technologies and Education Team. Also responsible for managing the Metals and Minerals, Nuclear, and Oil & Gas sectors. - Developed strategic yearly plans and budgets for priority sectors making significant gains in leveraging resources and officers to achieve objectives. - Managed two locally engaged officers, utilizing their experience and abilities to achieve team goals. - Built networks with companies, associations and government officials to promote Canada in the Chinese market and support the business efforts of Canadian companies. - Represented Canada at events and meetings as Consul and planned and executed successful high-profile commercial events. Show less



Canadian Consulate

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice-Consul & Trade Commissioner

  • Sep 2006 - Sep 2008

  Guadalajara Area, Mexico - Supported Canadian companies as the Mexico lead for the Forest Industries sector and the western Mexico Environmental Technologies sector lead. - Designed, implemented and verified progress for the strategic annual plans and budgets for two priority sectors. - Built a network of Mexican companies, associations and government officials to promote Canada and support the business efforts of Canadian company clients. - Consular duties including interventions on behalf of Canada… Show more - Supported Canadian companies as the Mexico lead for the Forest Industries sector and the western Mexico Environmental Technologies sector lead. - Designed, implemented and verified progress for the strategic annual plans and budgets for two priority sectors. - Built a network of Mexican companies, associations and government officials to promote Canada and support the business efforts of Canadian company clients. - Consular duties including interventions on behalf of Canada regarding prominent consular cases. - Represented Canada at events and meetings as Vice-Consul. - Ensured appropriate security procedures were enacted and complied with as Mission Security Officer. Show less



RBC

• Canada
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• RBC - several position including Manager SME Business Banking

  • 1998 - 2002

  - Managed and strengthened relationships with businesses with borrowing needs of up to $5 million. - Analysed financial statements and risk assessments, rationalized risk exposure to my employer while growing my lending portfolio. - Provided value added services to clients with a view to growing their businesses and reducing costs while reducing financial risks.