Rachel Tardif

Export Project Manager

Experience: 15+ years

Rachel has more than 15 years of experience in market development. As a determined and multilingual executive, she was General Manager of Gaspe Cured, a turnkey export-import sales office serving a consortium of agri-food manufacturers. There she acquired strong skills in business development, sales management, customs compliance and shipping logistics in the United States, Europe and Asia. Rachel spent three years abroad: Spain, Australia/Southeast Asia and Germany (European sales development). Throughout her career, she has also assisted several companies with the implementation of their international marketing plan, in addition to organizing personalized trade missions. Always on the lookout for trends and committed to the business community, Rachel has held a position on the board of directors of Agri-Food Export Group for several years.

With CQI:

Rachel helps business leaders and sales teams find opportunities in new markets and commercialize their products internationally. With a focus on the goals that companies want to achieve, she advises them on their export strategy. She also coordinates international initiatives to support the business development of companies. Rachel has extensive knowledge of customs procedures. She helps companies understand them and expand their network.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in international studies and modern languages (Italian and Spanish), Université Laval
• Certificate in Law, Laval University

Areas of expertise:

• Project management
• International marketing
• Business development
• Customs compliance and transportation logistics