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Nicole Lauzon

Evaluator · DISC type DSC
Director of Business Development - USA at Trade & Invest British Columbia
📍 United States

Nicole Lauzon is a seasoned international trade leader with two decades of experience in foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic development. As Director of Business Development for Trade & Invest British Columbia, she leads US strategy to attract investment and foster cross-border trade, particularly in natural resources. Colleagues describe her as professional, knowledgeable, and creative.

Outside of her primary career, Nicole has demonstrated a commitment to community and cultural exchange. She previously served as a coordinator for a high school foreign exchange program, facilitating international student homestays. She is also certified with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), showcasing an interest in public safety and preparedness.

Unique fact: Nicole is trained and certified in community emergency response, ready to assist in disaster situations.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Director of Business Development - USA
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Nicole shows up

Hard To Convince
Fast But Analytical
Thorough Evaluator

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Priorities

Topics Nicole cares about

Foreign Direct Investment
Her career is centered on attracting FDI for government trade organizations, including those of the UK, Canada, and British Columbia. She is praised for her FDI expertise.
Cleantech & Mining
She actively promotes British Columbia's cleantech and mining sectors, recently highlighting a BC company's win in a cleantech mining challenge and the role of women in mining.
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Career

Work history

11-2021
Director of Business Development - USA
Trade & Invest British Columbia
8-2015 - 1-2021
Global Business Development & Government Affairs
Lauzon Consulting
8-2010 - 8-2015
International Business Development Manager, Trade and Foreign Direct Investment
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
2-2006 - 8-2010
International Business Development - Vice Consul for Trade & Investment
Department for Business and Trade
6-2003 - 12-2009
International Foreign Exchange Consultant - Local Coordinator for the Los Angeles Metro Area
Academic Year in America
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2015 - 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Open University
2013 - 2014
Certified International Trade Professional
Forum for International Trade Training (FITT)
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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