Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
With a background in industrial engineering, I focus on international business development and strategic market expansion. My experience spans regulated industries such as oil & gas and medical cannabis, where I led commercial initiatives, built cross border partnerships, and navigated complex compliance environments. I specialize in identifying market opportunities, developing client relationships, and creating scalable business strategies that connect Latin American producers with global markets. Open to new opportunities in international trade, commercial strategy, and cross‑cultural business development.
Leading business development and market expansion for Colombian specialty coffee in Canada. I build strategic partnerships with roasters and retailers, oversee sourcing and import operations, and design efficient processes that ensure quality, traceability, and reliable supply.
Support the redesign and implementation of operational workflows across processing, QA, and logistics teams within a regulated manufacturing facility in Greater Victoria. Contributed to the development of new SOPs and process controls that increased monthly production yield by ~10% demonstrating the direct impact of structured systems thinking on output. Maintain compliance documentation and support internal quality assurance processes aligned with provincial regulatory standards.
lead the company’s strategic direction, oversee regulatory compliance, and manage end‑to‑end operations from cultivation and quality assurance to international commercialization. My role includes building partnerships with global distributors, optimizing production systems, and ensuring alignment with strict pharmaceutical and export standards. I focus on operational excellence, cross‑border coordination, and sustainable growth in a highly regulated industry.
Built and led end-to-end operational systems for a regulated cannabis production company from an early stage by designing workflows, establishing accountability structures, and scaling processes across cultivation, processing, and distribution. Managed multi-departmental operational budgets, consistently achieving cost performance within 5% variance of planned targets through rigorous planning and real-time monitoring. Led full regulatory compliance program including documentation, internal audits, and corrective action plans, driving the company toward GACP certification (internationally equivalent to GMP). Designed KPI frameworks and reporting systems to give ownership and leadership teams clear, real-time visibility into operational performance and compliance progress. Generated 10+ new client opportunities through business development efforts, expanding market presence in a highly regulated, emerging industry.
Evaluated 20+ business and real estate development opportunities through financial modeling, feasibility analysis, and market research by leading project prioritization and decisions for ownership. Oversaw project lifecycle from concept through execution, coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, legal, commercial, and construction stakeholders. Developed operational reporting frameworks to track project milestones, budget performance, and risk indicators by enabling rapid course correction and informed decision-making.