Global Resource Associates Inc.

Qualifications
International Market Research, International Trade Consulting, Organizational Training and Development, Project and Association Management, International Marketing, Sale-Leaseback & Project Financing, Globalization, Strategic Decisions & Planning.

Experience
Global Resource Associates Inc., St. Paul, MN, USA.

• Vice President. 1989-present.
• Developer of FasTrack™ Global Expansion Business System technology and expertise.
• Researched markets in North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America for a wide range of products and services including agricultural commodities, processed foods, information technology products, industrial products, environmental technologies, agricultural equipment, food processing equipment, medical products, furniture, steel, airport lighting, financial services, shipping services, and language training.
• Assisted companies and organizations accelerate their success in export and import markets by developing highly competitive market entry and expansion strategies, identifying and selecting high-potential distribution partners, and sourcing products, services, and technologies globally.
• Provided organizational training, development, and technical assistance to companies and organizations transitioning from domestically to globally oriented visions, strategies, operations, and organizations.
• Assisted companies establish quality standards and obtain international quality certification approvals.
• Marketed products, services, and financing programs to governments and companies worldwide.

State of Minnesota, International Trade Office, St. Paul, MN, USA.

• Assistant Director of Export Development, Trade Representative, Systems Analyst. 1983-1989.
• Promoted the manufactured products, food products, agricultural commodities and professional services of domestic companies in targeted markets throughout the world.
• Initiated and managed a target industry export promotion and networking program for medical products, electronic products, processed foods, agricultural commodities, and other products and services.
• Designed and managed a customized international trade computer and information system.
• Developed a domestic supplier and foreign customer database and trade lead matching program.

Other Experiences. National Daycare Campaign, Lobbyist. Minnesota Children’s Lobby, Lobbyist. Child Care Council, Executive Director. Ramsey Action Programs, Associate Director. U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity, Supervisor and Field Representative. Democratic National Committee, College Director. Cook County Department of Public Aid, Caseworker. Illinois Department of Financial Institutions, Field Investigator.

Selected Publications
Fast-Track Exporting: How Your Company Can Succeed in the Global Market; America Management Association, 1991. FasTrack™ Total Export & Globalization Program Manual Series; Global Resource Associates Inc., 1994-2000. Medical Alley Directory; Minnesota Medical Alley Publishing Company, 1984, 1988, 1990. International Business Services Directory; Minnesota International Trade Office, 1984. World Trade Update; Minnesota International Trade Office, 1983-1984. Day Care: Scientific and Social Policy Issues; “The Dilemma of Affordable Child Care”; Auburn House, 1982.

Selected Awards
US Presidential ‘E’ Award for Excellence in Export Service, U.S. Department of Commerce. Governor’s Outstanding Service Award, State of Minnesota. Mid-Career Fellowship, Yale University.

Education
Yale University, Fellow in Public Policy, 1980-81. College of St. Thomas, Mini-MBA Certificate, 1971. University of Illinois, Urbana, B.S. in Commerce & Law,1964.