Experience

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trade Policy Analyst

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Lead market access for the Latin American region.

• Policy Analyst

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  International affairs and multilateral engagement. Analysis and development of AAFCs work with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), especially in the area of food policy.



Self employed

• Ottawa, Canada Area

• Foreign Trade Specialist

  • May 2016 - Oct 2019



Dawson Strategic

• Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Research Associate

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2016

  Researched, collected and analysed data related to trade and foreign policy issues. Prepared briefing notes, short reports, and summaries regarding foreign policy, trade statistics, import-export regulations and procedures. Engaged stakeholders, attended meetings with current or potential clients, and participated in relevant conferences. Researched, collected and analysed data related to trade and foreign policy issues. Prepared briefing notes, short reports, and summaries regarding foreign policy, trade statistics, import-export regulations and procedures. Engaged stakeholders, attended meetings with current or potential clients, and participated in relevant conferences.



Trade Commission of Mexico in Costa Rica

• San José, Costa Rica

• Deputy Trade Commissioner of Mexico

  • Nov 2000 - Jul 2004

  Provided consulting services for Mexican companies on foreign trade issues, marketing, logistics and market opportunities in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. Coordinated, organized and participated in trade shows and exhibitions, like the participation of 80 Mexican companies in Expocomer, the largest trade show in Central America. Promoted Bancomext's financial services. Obtained documents, import clearances, certificates and approvals from local and federal agencies. Successfully detected business opportunities and trends which resulted in the increase in exports of various Mexican companies in the amount of ca. US $10 million in 2003. Show less



Canadian Embassy in Mexico

• Mexico City Area, Mexico

• Trade System Specialist

  • Jul 1997 - Oct 2000

  Advised Canadian and Mexican enterprises on foreign trade matters, joint-ventures, import and export management and procedures, phytosanitary regulations, quotas, tariffs, specifications and logistics. Supported the coordination of incoming trade promotion activities and missions such as trade shows, exhibitions and fairs. Detected trends and opportunities, suggesting market approach, market penetration purposes and implementation strategies to assist Canadian companies in the development of their market opportunities in the region. Show less