EXPERIENCE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BNB Distribution
May 2011 – Present
BNB Distribution is the exclusive distributor in SE Alberta for the full line of Saputo products which include Saputo cheese and pizza products, Dairyland dairy products, Danone yogurt and Nestle ice cream and confection products.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Finn Lake Ltd
April 2004 – Present
Finn Lake Ltd designs and develops agriculture related programs for private and public sector clients.
Finn lake also consults on International regional development projects requiring fully integrated strategies.
Finn Lake actively develops markets for products and participates in import and export activities that result from these markets.
Two projects
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China Trade Development
To develop new trade opportunities between Canada and China. Opportunities include agriculture technologies, tourism, water and sustainable development projects.
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Mexican Trade Development
To develop new trade opportunities between key regions in Mexico and Alberta. Opportunities included water systems.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Corporativo Agropecuario Industrial Sa De Cv, Hermosillo
January 1997 – January 2005 (8 years 1 month)
Development Manager for the construction and implementation of a fully integrated livestock genetic facility.
PRESIDENT
Campbell Robertson International
2000 – 2005 (5 years)
Designed and developed public and private sector projects from conception to consumer. Provided a matchmaking service for Canadian companies in Latin America. Provided consulting services for Canadian, American and Latin American companies.
Recommendation:
David R. Burns, Expedition Navigator at Studio E
“Dan is an International Trade Development professional with a valuable network of colleagues and first-hand deal experiences. Dan’s expertise is in the art of “building trust” in solid relationships that lead to long-term trading success.”
BEEF EXPORT MARKETING
Biological Farm Management Systems
January 1994 – January 2003 (9 years 1 month)
Developed beef export markets in Mexico. Designed and developed a fully integrated Invitro Embryo program in partnership with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA INC) and managed the beef genetic program in Mexico until its transfer to the Mexican partners in 2003.
PROJECTS
China Trade Development
January 2003
Developed new trade opportunities between Canada and China. Opportunities included building products, beef, tourism, water systems, and cultural events.
Team Members:
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Danny Allen Fieldberg – Managing Director at BNB Distribution
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David R. Burns – Expedition Navigator at Studio E
Mexican Trade Development
June 2003
Developed new trade opportunities between key regions in Mexico and Alberta. Opportunities included: water systems, building group, water pipelines, resort concepts, pipeline projects, strategic financing, betting and brewing, nutritional products and sustainable community designs.
Team Members:
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Danny Allen Fieldberg – Managing Director at BNB Distribution
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David R. Burns – Expedition Navigator at Studio E
EDUCATION
OLDS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
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Livestock Management
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Irrigation Technology
LANGUAGES
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English
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Spanish
SKILLS
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Management
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Strategic Planning
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Business Strategy
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Entrepreneurship
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International Business
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Marketing
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Business Development
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New Business Development
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International Trade
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Negotiation
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Agribusiness
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Product Development