John J. McCabe - Curriculum Vitae

Who's Who Online® http://www.whoswho-online.com/ (June 1995 - present): Producer
Conceived and launched an original website on the Internet that involved recruitment of technical and creative contractors, and making final decisions on physical resources. Specify site and script HTML accordingly. Add/update pages, links and images on the site. Create interactive new media on the WWW, from concept through design and content, which enhance sponsors' marketing objectives.

International Trade Promotion, Ltd. New York, NY (June 1986 - June 1995): Partner
Worked with a communications and consulting company specializing in international economic development initiatives catering to a range of clientele, including governments, public agencies, trade associations and private sector companies. Services including market research, strategic planning, project management, and communications planning and execution to achieve market access and development objectives. In certain cases, the firm acted as Registered Foreign Agents in the USA on behalf of overseas principals.; Clients served: E.I. duPont de Nemours & Co.; National Agency for Foreign Investment, Government of Kazakhstan; Caribbean Export Development Agency, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Matrix Aeronautica; Source-Québec; Port Authority of Jamaica; Caribbean Association of Industry & Commerce; Jamaican-American Chamber of Commerce; Jamaica National Export Corporation; JAMPRO - Jamaica's Economic Development Agency, The Festival of Canadian Fashion; Forstmann & Company; International Textiles/Benjamin Dent; the Government of Guangdong, China; Institute of Chinese Culture and Arts

Hong Kong Trade Development Council New York, NY (November 1980 - June 1986): New York Representative (from September 1982)
Acted as a Registered Foreign Agent representing Hong Kong's trading interests in the Northeast United States (thirteen states plus the District of Columbia). Managed a staff of thirteen to organize commercial participation at trade shows; consult US and HK traders and journalists; and receive, process and respond to specific trade enquiries. Planned, prepared and implemented the Annual Trade Promotion Programme, with an annual budget of over US$1.5 million and accountable for an office operating budget of similar size. Interfaced with government officials in both Washington and Hong Kong on trade policy issues, and senior corporate executives for promotional purposes, especially via the US/HK Economic Cooperation Committee.; Marketing Officer (to September 1982)
Organized solo shows and group participation at established trade fairs and promoted buyer attendance at these events. Gathered market intelligence to assess local market trends and areas of opportunity for HK traders.

Crystal Clear Importing Company, Inc. New York, NY (January 1978 - September 1980): Marketing Representative
Dealt primarily with major department stores and catalog houses to establish new accounts, plan sales proposals and promotions and maintain close working relationships with buyers. Coordinated advertising, publicity and trade show participation.

R.H. Macy Corporation New York, NY (July 1976 - January 1978): Sales Manager
Responsible for sales volumes, inventory levels and direct supervision of sales staff in the Home Accessories Division. Completed Macy's Executive Training Program in August 1976.

Association of Foreign Trade Representatives (1984 - present)

Executive Director (1986 - present)

Founding Member, 1984
Hong Kong Association of New York (1986 - present)

Founding Member, 1986
Jamaican-American Chamber of Commerce (1986 - present)

Member of the Nominating Committee (1991 - present)

Chairman of the Nominating Committee (1993 - present)
United States/Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Committee (1983 - 1986)

Assistant Secretary (1983 - 1986)

Founding Committee, 1983

New York University, School of Continuing Education: Certificate in Unix Systems Management, an intensive program taught by NYU's super user, Chetan Dube, Spring 1997 (group="unixjocks")

State Univ. of New York, Fashion Institute of Technology, Business & Tech. Div., Int'l Trade Option: Adjunct Professor
Revised the curriculum for the 3 credit "International Sourcing" course in the Upper Division, and taught one section of 29 students, Spring 1994

Fordham University, Graduate School of Business Administration: M.B.A. in Management with concentrations in Marketing and International Business, 1981

Fordham University, Fordham College: B.S. with double major in General Science and Psychology, 1976

State University of New York, State University College at New Paltz: (1970 - 1972)