Led the State of California’s export program for more than 12 years assisting over 1,000 businesses to begin exporting, and expand into new markets resulting in over $200 million in exports to Europe, China, Southeast Asia and Latin America

Appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger, as Assistant Deputy Director, International Affairs and Business Development to the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Served also under Governor Brown. Office is now called GO-Biz.

Awarded the President’s “E-Award” for Export Service Excellence from the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

Led the State of California’s efforts (concept-drafting proposal- execution of contracts) capturing over $30 million in federal funding to support export and international business programs.

U.S Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration

U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of International Trade

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs

U.S. Department of Labor, Community Based Job Training

U.S. Department of Education, Business and International Education

As a small business owner, Sold $5,000,000 in video games, software and accessories; and FMCG food and snack products to importers in Asia and Europe

Led international market entry and market penetration (Europe, Asia, and Middle East) for NAKI International video game accessories manufacturer , growing int’l sales from $200k to $2,000,000 annually.

Established repeat customers in Asia for BMA USA’s cooking oils in Korea, China, Myanmar and Thailand resulting in $200,000 in additional annual revenue.

Brookings Institution, Milken Institute

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Commerce, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, US Small Business Administration, California Chamber of Commerce, City of San Diego, California Legislature

Technology Park Malaysia, Association of Promotion for Guangdong Economy and Investment, Shen Zhen Biotech Association, e-Tail West,