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About Elaine D'souza Citp® Fibp®
Elaine D'souza is a Trade Commissioner with over 16 years of experience at the Government of Canada in Mumbai. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Mumbai and has advanced degrees in International Business and Marketing.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Elaine D'souza serves as a Trade Commissioner at the Government of Canada, a position she has held since 2008. Based in Mumbai, she has accumulated 16 years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include participating in trade shows to connect with local companies, particularly in the life sciences sector. She also organizes and manages incoming visits and delegations for the department, facilitating international trade relations.
Previous Experience at Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Before her current role, Elaine D'souza worked as an Assistant Manager in Human Resources at the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 2006 to 2008. This two-year tenure in Mumbai provided her with foundational experience in managing human resources functions within an international business context.
Education and Expertise
Elaine D'souza has a strong educational background in commerce and international trade. She earned her Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from the University of Mumbai. She furthered her studies with a Post Graduation in International Business from the World Trade Institute in 2013. Additionally, she completed a Master's Degree in Marketing/Marketing Management from United Business Institute, Europe, in 2014. Her professional development continued with training at the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) from 2018 to 2021.
Training and Development Initiatives
In her current role, Elaine D'souza is responsible for training team members on the use of a performance management tool. This initiative is part of her broader involvement in marketing and branding initiatives for the team at Global Affairs Canada. Her focus on training reflects her commitment to enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
Early Education Background
Elaine D'souza completed her early education at St. Joseph's Convent in Bandra, where she studied all subjects and achieved her Senior Secondary Certificate. This foundational education set the stage for her subsequent academic and professional achievements.