Import Specialist – Danfoss

The Import Specialist will assist the Import/Export Compliance Manager to manage all of the aspects of import transactions for both raw materials and finished product.

How I used storytelling to liven up a daunting international trade project

I have to admit it turns out that being told “You will have to do it!” was a blessing in disguise. It led me down the road to what turned out to be a truly great opportunity to tell stories about my global trade experiences in a recent international trade project.

Virginie de Visscher, CITP|FIBP

Virginie De Visscher is known for her entrepreneurial approach to international business development. Her experience includes more than 10 years working in Africa where her positions included Operations Manager at UGACOF, a processing and exporting coffee plant in Kampala, Uganda and Sales and Marketing Manager at TRANSYS, an IT commercial enterprise in Kinshasa, DRC. She speaks English, French and Spanish fluently.

Discovering new global business experiences while exploring the world

Although a degree in commerce was definitely a good pick for me, I was mostly interested in the lesser-known international opportunities that were provided to gain new global business experiences.

Rob Howard

Rob is a multilingual international trade professional (English native, fluent French, fluent Spanish, and advanced Mandarin) focusing on the petrochemical export and drilling technology industries. He also aspires to one day get his Juris Doctorate degree in Houston while focusing on international trade & transactional law.

Regulatory Compliance Coordinator – Under Armour

The Regulatory Compliance Coordinator will develop and maintain regulatory compliance programs that will ensure Under Armour retains a positive reputation and compliant importer status with governmental agencies.

U.S.’ signing of the TPA forces administration to tiptoe around anti-Israel amendments

In late June, U.S. President Barack Obama signed the Trade Promotion Authority into law, ostensibly to give himself more leeway in negotiating international trade deals. The U.S.’ signing of the TPA has caused more than a ripple in U.S. ally Israel.

Jacqueline Côté

I am a working journalist, with experience as SNL Financial’s Canadian correspondent for its Mining and Metals vertical. I also served as the Managing Editor for Central Asia Newswire – covering daily economic and investment news in the region – as well as Features Editor for the Washington-based Magharebia.com, which covers developments in the North Africa region. I have been published in The Montreal Gazette, The Guardian (UK), The New Statesman (UK), Red Pepper (UK), Geopolitical Monitor and CNN.com.

Improve your business efficiency by selecting the right external supplier

If you decide to outsource, you need to know how to determine what aspect of your business you need to turn over to external suppliers, and which external supplier will make the best partner for your business.

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.

13 ways Canadian SME’s can improve on their dismal export rates

For all the talk about Canada being a trading nation, we aren’t when it comes to small and medium sized enterprises. While SME’s account for roughly 95 percent of all companies in Canada, and create 65 percent of all jobs, Canadian SME export rates are at less than 2 percent.

Doug Taylor, CITP|FIBP

Doug, CITP|FIBP, is the Managing Director of Pacific Business Intelligence Ltd. (PBI). PBI provides professional consulting services in the core areas of international business development, strategic market planning and corporate guidance. PBI has undertaken assignments in over thirty countries in East and West Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East and the Caribbean for private industry, governments and international organizations.

Illia Dumbadze, CITP|FIBP – Logistics Supervisor

A dedicated logistics supervisor with a passion for supply chain management and international trade, Illia has developed a wealth of experience in major international corporations around the world. He has worked in many countries in North America, the UK, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) over the course of his seven year career in global trade.

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.