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Marco Calabrese, CITP/FIBP

A professional involved in inventory management with an educational background in economics from Brock University and international business management post grad diploma from Mohawk College. Interested in supply chain management and the theory of constraints. Eager to connect with others and promote the CITP designation.

Craig possess over a decade of rich experience in international trade and global supply chain management. In addition to his CITP, he holds a business degree from Memorial University and the designation of CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) from APICS.

Craig is both a Procurement Manager and Business Development Manager for WorleyParsons in China where he plays a key role in the pursuit and execution of projects in the energy and resources sectors. He is presently expanding the market for their China Procurement Services - an area of interest for companies seeking bulk materials, engineered equipment, and pre-fabricated modules for capital projects world-wide. WorleyParsons effectively manages the inherent risks associated with China sourcing so Clients achieve lower costs and faster delivery times without sacrificing quality.

Ms. Carter is a Trade Development Executive for Nova Scotia Business Inc., the province´s lead business development agency. Kelly works directly with companies to expand their businesses through export sales and new market development; particularly in the Northeastern United States. Her primary sector responsibilities are Consumer Products and Giftware. Kelly has previous experience as a Marketing Officer and Provincial Trade Coordinator where she worked with trade officials throughout the Atlantic Provinces to coordinate initiatives for The Canada / Atlantic Agreement on International Business Development (IBDA). Ms. Carter received her CITP designation in June 2006.

Ms. Cascanette is responsible for managing and increasing business development in Eastern Ontario for DHL Global Forwarding, a global leader in supply chain management. Suzanne has over twenty years experience in international trade. She is well versed on INCO Terms (2000), Letters of Credit, and all international trade developments within Canada and abroad. She has used her strong work ethic and effective verbal and written communication skills to steadily advance within the international trade sector. Suzanne uses her analytical nature to keep abreast of government regulations, programs and legislation concerning international trade logistics. Suzanne Cascanette is also a certified Licensed Canadian Customs Broker and Certified International Freight Forwarder.

Publishers of software and paper-based psychological based measures. These tools are intended for employee selection, employee development; and mental health assessment in clinical, forensic, and school settings.

Teresa Charland is the Risk & Regulatory Compliance Officer at Med-Eng Systems Inc. Med-Eng is the world leader in the research, design and manufacture of personal protective systems for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD, including Remote Handling Tools), Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), Micro Climate Systems and Force Protection.

Erika has over seven years of multi-international trade business experiences and has also acquired valuable language skills in English, Taiwanese and Mandarin to negotiate and contract with foreign buyers.

Erika graduated with an International Trade degree from Taiwan and also earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Carleton University and currently she is taking Certified General Accountant (CGA) courses. Her banking and accounting experiences in Canada and her successful completion of the CITP designation compliment her skills and knowledge to a higher degree in promoting international trade.

Jacky has been been involved in international business for many years, and has the following qualifications: CIFFA Certification Canada; CPA of PR China; Registered Qualification of International Business Engineer of PR China, and the CITP.

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William Cheung, CITP

Mr. Cheung is a partner with the Edmonton law firm of Shtabsky & Tussman, a firm specializing in corporate commercial law. Mr. Cheung also practices in immigration law and is counsel to corporations that are involved in international trade. He serves as Director of the Hebei Chamber of International Commerce; as Arbitrator for the Shijiazhuang Arbitration Commission, the Harbin Arbitration Commission of China, and the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre. As well, he is a visiting professor for the Hebei Professional College of Political Science and the Law Department of Heilongjiang University, China.

Mr. Collins is currently a full time professor at St. Clair College and coordinates the Business Administration/Human Resource Program. Jerome has been delivering post-diploma as well as undergraduate International Business Programs since January of 1999. His employment history consists of twenty years international business experience in the field of foodservice consulting in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and England. As Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, International, his portfolio included companies such as Ralston Purina, Alberto Culver, Universal Foods, and Carriere(Quebec). His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons. Business) and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Windsor. Jerome is also certified as a Mediator.

Mr. Compton is a Chartered Accountant working as a consultant with MRSB Consulting Services Inc. MRSB is a leader in the Atlantic region in understanding, planning and managing innovation with a reputation for providing sound, reliable business advisory services. MRSB has developed expertise in alternative energy, bioscience, education, and Aboriginal business development. Prior to MRSB Consulting Services, Mr. Compton worked as Manager of Financial Services and International Business at Ernst & Young, Barbados and as a Chartered Accountant for MRSB Chartered Accountants in PEI. Mr. Compton holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Prince Edward Island and received his CA designation in 1997. He earned his CITP in 2003 and is now working toward his Chartered Business Valuator designation.

Doreen’s areas of specialization include: trade in services, trade training, gender and trade, and international marketing.  She recently returned to Canada after 8 years with the UN International Trade Centre (WTO/UNCTAD) as Chief, Trade in Services Section.  Prior to this assignment, she worked at the Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade (DFAIT) in Ottawa as Deputy Director, Service Industries and had assignments as trade commissioner in the USA and South America Bureaux. Doreen has worked in international trade in the private and public sectors for over 25 years.  She is now an independent international trade consultant who is frequently invited to speak at international conferences and deliver trade training.

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 Michael Costa, CITP

Canworld Foods specializes in the importing, exporting, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen meat products around the world. In his nineteen years with Canworld Foods, Mr. Costa has been involved in various functional areas and now leads Canworld’s largest division managing export sales from Canworld’s three North American offices. His duties include overseeing sales, logistics, documentation, foreign currency hedging, training, market research, and strategic market planning. His experience includes helping firms starting to export and developing new products for the export marketplace. Mr. Costa holds an Executive MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario, a Bachelor of Business Management Degree from Ryerson University and a Diploma of International Trade from FITT.