Mateo Pascual, CITP|FIBP – Logistics Coordinator

Mateo has over twenty years of experience working in warehouse environments, working his way up from technician to logistics coordinator. He has developed a passion for facilitating distribution through hard work, efficient processes and outstanding customer service.

Pamela Hyatt

I am the Content Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). You can find some of my work on TradeReady.ca. My background is in copywriting, journalism and social media. My passion lies in connecting people to the stories that are most important to them.

Global Trade Analyst – Cisco Systems Inc.

The Cisco Global Export Team is expanding its role as a strategic asset of Cisco’s overall business strategy worldwide. Cisco is seeking a Global Trade Analyst to work under the supervision of the Global Trade Manager to ensure compliance with US import and export requirements.

Don’t ignore the human element if you want to succeed in global trade

While technology can be helpful in the initial stages of a global trade relationship, be it communicating through email, video conferencing or even the old-fashioned telephone, it’s the addition of the human element that seals the deal.

Daniella D'Alimonte

With her background in writing, marketing and business journalism, Daniella focuses on crafting quality stories and relevant content to inform and inspire the international business community.

Global trade professionals all love these 3 advances in shipment tracking

The past few decades have brought about key advances in shipment tracking. These advances have improved safety, efficiency and security in the industry, making aspects of shipping significantly easier and less stressful than they had once been.

Bennett O'Brien

Bennett O'Brien is a freelance writer from the state of Massachusetts in the United States. He holds a bachelor's degree from Westfield State University, and graduated cum laude. Currently he is expanding his freelance writing career, and enjoying the opportunity to write on a variety of business topics.

Katy Baker, CITP|FIBP – Director of Economic Development

Katy Baker, CITP®|FIBP®, has built up her international trade knowledge through FITTskills courses, and is the Director of Economic Development for the Mi’Kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

Global Trade Compliance and Logistics Manager – Microsemi

The Global Trade Compliance & Logistics Manager will be responsible for the business processes that relates to import/export compliance as well as shipping, receiving, stockroom, logistics, logistics cost and the respective strategies.

Bilingual (French/English) Trade Client Liason Officer – RBC

This Bilingual (French/English) Trade Client Liason Officer position will provide direct support to Payments & Trade, Trade Operations for the day to day inquiries received through Trade’s generic email box & Trade Operations 1-800 support line.

8 must-have tips for creating stronger global business relationships through cultural awareness

What do you need to know to build trust, inspire respect and create long-lasting global business relationships with your trade partners around the world?

Sharon Schweitzer

Sharon Schweitzer, JD has been to over 60 countries on seven continents in her work and travels. She has over 20 years’ experience providing consulting and training to more than 100,000 attorneys and corporate executives in law firms and global corporations, including Global 2000 and Fortune 50 companies. Sharon’s early years as an employment attorney involved cultural dynamics between employees and management. She has delivered presentations and workshops for Charles University, Prague; The Ohio State University, and The University of Texas at Austin. Sharon speaks French and some Czech. She is a popular radio and TV guest as well as a sought-after conference speaker, columnist and blogger.

Like it or not, fracking is disrupting international trade flows

There is no doubt that the need for oil and gas has had an outsized influence in global geo-politics. But whether we like it or not, international trade flows are being disrupted by the fracking industry, effecting exporters around the world.

Susie Yovic Hoeller, CITP|FIBP

Susan (“Susie”) Yovic Hoeller has been practicing international business and regulatory law for over three decades. Susie was born in Chicago and raised in Montreal. She has represented Fortune 100 companies, middle market companies, and start ups while living in Chicago, Dallas and NW Arkansas. She is currently located in Tampa, Florida.