Careers in International Trade

Matthew Caron

Current Employment: Vice Consul–Software, Department for International Trade, British Consulate-General (San Francisco, California)

First Job After Graduation: Trade and Investment Associate, Department for International Trade, British Consulate-General (San Francisco, California)

Internship: Trade and Agriculture Intern, Delegation of the European Union to the U.S. (Washington, D.C.)

Institute Advantage: I found my current job through two very interesting and informative internships based in Washington, D.C. Both of those opportunities arose as a result of advice from Institute alumni, focused Institute coursework on policy and commercial outcomes, and unique class projects.

Annathea Cook

First Job After Graduation: International Trade Compliance Analyst, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (Washington, D.C.)

Internship: Intern, Bay Area Council (Shanghai, China)

Institute Advantage: In each class at the Institute, I was taught in a way that allowed me to interact as a peer in this field as soon as I graduated. The Institute introduced me to all aspects of international trade and offered me access to accomplished alumni who were willing to help—it was an Institute alum who helped me find my current position in Washington, D.C.

Story: How I Got Hired

Brigid Flay

First Job After Graduation: Global Strategies Coordinator, U.S. Grains Council (Washington, D.C.)

Internship: International Trade Intern, North American Export Grain Association (Washington, D.C.)

Experiential Learning: World Trade Organization and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Institute Advantage: The ITED program is rigorous and challenging but also very rewarding. Being at a place where I was able to improve professionally, academically, and personally is something I truly appreciate about the Institute. Further, the international atmosphere of the Institute greatly contributed to my experience there. Having classmates from around the world studying a broad variety of languages taught me new ways of thinking and gave me insights into issues that I couldn’t have received anywhere besides the Institute.

Loren Hall

Current Employment: Trade and Logistics Officer, Center for International Private Enterprise with the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (Washington, D.C.)

Institute Advantage: The ITED program itself is unique: they offer the first two semesters in Monterey, California, and then you transition to D.C. for the final semester. And for my trade work, the professional world is Washington, D.C., so the transition in the final semester was extremely beneficial.

Story: How I Got Hired

Bryan Herbert

Current Employment: Senior Consultant, Deloitte’s Global Trade Advisory (Washington, D.C.)

Internship: Enforcement and Compliance Division Intern, International Trade Administration (Washington, D.C.)

Institute Advantage: In addition to my internship, there were a few classes that helped my career; chiefly, the strategic trade controls class and the import compliance class. We also had a guest speaker series on export controls with agents from the California field office of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) that was particularly informative.

Story: How I Got Hired

Christopher Loopesko

Current Employment: Economic Policy Analyst, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (Washington, D.C.)

First Job After Graduation: Market Access Division Intern, World Trade Organization (Geneva, Switzerland)

Internship: Commercial Intern, U.S. Mission to the European Union, U.S. Commercial Service (Brussels, Belgium)

Institute Advantage: My job would never have been possible without my Institute degree. The international focus of the curriculum and the number of international students at the Institute allowed me to really connect and learn from my peers. The semester in Washington, D.C., and the language program built into the curriculum were a perfect fit for my needs.

Wyatt Mince

First Job After Graduation: International Trade Practice Project Assistant, Wiley Rein LLP (Washington, D.C.)

Internship: South and Central Asia Intern, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (Washington, D.C.)

Experiential Learning: World Trade Organization and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Institute Advantage: The small, close-knit community at the Institute amplified my learning experience. The focus on international trade ended up being the perfect fit for my professional trajectory.

DJ Watts

Current Employment: Analyst, Import Customs and Compliance, Herbalife Nutrition  (Torrance, California)

First Job After Graduation: Logistics Coordinator, Aiya America (tea distributor in Los Angeles, California)

Internship: International Trade Policy Intern, Wine Institute (Washington, D.C.)

Institute Advantage: I built on my Japanese language skills toward a career that affects the world in a positive way.

Alex Wood

First Job After Graduation: International Trade Compliance Analyst, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (Washington, D.C.)

Internship: International Trade Specialist Intern, U.S. Commercial Service (Brasilia, Brazil)

Immersive Learning: Washington, D.C. Career Exploration Spring Break Trip

Institute Advantage: The Institute allowed me to continue on a path that would lead to public service in international trade and allow me to continue speaking Portuguese at a professional level. The Institute fit those criteria and was key for my successful career path.

Shiya Zhang

Current Employment: Trade and Ethics Compliance Staff, GlobalFoundries (Singapore)

First Job After Graduation: Trade and Ethics Compliance Staff, GlobalFoundries (Malta, New York)

Institute Immersive Learning: East Asia Practicum

Institute Advantage: Individual career advice from the Institute Center for Advising and Career Services definitely helped with interview preparation. My immersive learning experience in Brazil and the diverse community at the Middlebury Institute helped me to become a more confident interviewee.