23/09/2015

Emily King, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner

Emily King, CITP|FIBP, has had quite the eventful career. After spending several years working with DFAIT (now DFATD) across the Middle East and taking responsibility for several of Canada’s dealings with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), she’s now working as a Trade Commissioner in Halifax, assisting aerospace and defence companies across Atlantic Canada.

21/05/2015

The 3 biggest risks you need to plan for before entering a new export market

There are many rewards to expanding business globally. Increasing global exposure, market share and profitability are just a few of the many good things that can happen. One major roadblock preventing organizations from growing their businesses in a new export market is the inherent risks involved.

20/05/2015

How linguistic abilities and training in practical skills leads to international business success

Sonia Mancuso Root, CITP®|FIBP®, is Vice President of Business Development at Agrisource Food Products Inc., a world-class broker and distributor, where she helps companies manage their offshore arrangements and keep their supply chains running smoothly.
She has over twenty-five years of experience in international business and has been a CITP®|FIBP® since 2009. She credits the practical skills gained through her education and her linguistic abilities with her success in the industry.

13/05/2015

Melissa Coombs, CITP|FIBP – Economic Development Officer (Business Analyst)

Throughout her career, Melissa has consistently combined her business expertise with a desire to help others in a number of different ways. She has been involved in initiatives that vary from volunteering with several youth programs to creating provincial strategies for Newfoundland’s manufacturers to export internationally as an Economic Development Officer.

04/05/2015

Louei Ali, CITP|FIBP – Director of Business Development

After years of excellence in international trade, Louei is excited to use the knowledge he has gained from FITTskills online courses, and his new elite designation to open doors and opportunities for growth for the company and its distributors in his role as Director of Business Development.

08/04/2015

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.