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Mike Downey

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International Business Development at Virginia Economic Development Partnership
📍 Abingdon, Virginia, United States

Mike Downey is an International Trade Manager at VEDP with over 35 years of experience in global marketing and engineered products like compressed air equipment. He leverages his background, including a Green Belt Certification, to help businesses expand internationally. Colleagues have described him as highly capable, efficient, and professional.

He is regarded by peers as a person of high character who builds strong, lasting professional relationships. Former colleagues note his exceptional commitment to meeting goals and still consider him a good friend years after working together.

Unique fact: His career includes deep specialized expertise in ASME vessels and ASTM tubes.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
International Business Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Abingdon, Virginia, United States
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Export Strategy
As an International Trade Manager at VEDP, his primary role is to help Virginia-based companies navigate and remove the risks associated with exporting to new global markets.
Global Marketing
His professional summary highlights over 35 years of experience in global marketing, indicating a long-standing expertise in this area.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
International Business Development
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
3-2020
Sales Application Engineer
Sales Engineer
10-2017 - 3-2020
Sales Manager - Engineered Tubular Products
Samuel, Son & Co.
11-2016 - 10-2017
Business Development Manager
Samuel, Son & Co.
7-2015 - 11-2016
National Accounts Manager USA and Canada
Charlatte Reservoirs
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New VEDP Committee on International Trade Named. Featured in Virginia Economic Development Partnership
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Education
1981 - 1985
Bachelor’s Degree
Emory & Henry College
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