Introduction
Marie-Josee Herard was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1982, and has a B.A. in Political Science and a Master's degree in International Relations.
Ms. Herard lived her early years in Montreal and went on to spend her formative years in Orlando, Florida. During this time, in the summer of 2001, she attended an extended seminar on International Diplomacy at the prestigious National Student Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. The NSLC is supported by an Honorary Board of Advisors consisting of more than 300 Senators, Congressional Representatives, “Medical Professionals,” and Ambassadors.
Following this, Ms. Herard went back to Montreal to finish her University degree; she graduated from Concordia University with a Baccalaureate Degree in Arts & Science, majoring in Political Science.
During her formation at the University, she worked part-time at Capital Corp Merchant Banking (www.capitalcorpmerchantbanking.com) as a Research Analyst. After receiving her University Degree, she promoted to the position of Market Analyst, then helmed CCMB's Country Risk Analysis Department and has since worked on ever more challenging projects that have served to enhance her analytical skills and develop her potential.
During the past years, Ms. Herard has attended a number of work-related seminars to help enrich and complement her career path. The said seminars are as follows:
- Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Managing Emotions and Thriving Under Pressure
- Essentials of Communicating with Diplomacy and Professionalism
In 2009, Marie-Josee was awarded with a membership into the Presidential Who’s Who in Professional and Business Achievers. The Presidential Who’s Who is an organization dedicated in recognizing executives, professionals, and businesses who are felt to have reached a level of recognizable success.
Marie-Josee Herard has, since December 2010, obtained a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Webster University, MI, USA. The Master of Arts in International Relations comprises the analysis of complexities and processes involved in world politics and international affairs. Students are exposed to the key subfields of relevant issues such as globalization, human rights, war and diplomacy, and economic development. Webster University was established in 1915 and now includes more than 100 campus locations throughout the United States and across the globe. Webster is dedicated to academic excellence, innovation in higher education, and incorporating an international perspective throughout one's curriculum.
She is currently working as the company's Communications Director.
Reports & Analysis
Ms. Herard continues her career formation working at Capital Corp Merchant Banking and has completed several Country Analysis Study Reports, Viability Reports, and, more recently, Feasibility Reports on a slew of projects.
Country and Region Analysis Study Reports include:
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- The Dominican Republic
- Ecuador (and Galapagos Islands, separately)
- Germany
- Hamilton (Canada)
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Peru
- Russia (and Novosibirsk Region, separately)
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Turkey
- The UK
- The Ukraine
- Malaysia
- Dubai
- Fiji
- Brazil
Viability and Feasibility Reports have been on such industries as:
- Belgian Bakery Market
- International Biometrics Market
- International Regional Jet Market
- European Footwear Industry
- German Private Hospital Market
- North American Houseboat Industry
- Hybrid Electric Vehicle Industry
- Movie Validation
- Modern Methods of Construction Market in the UK
- Hospitality Industry in Kenya
- Hamilton (Canada) Hospitality Market
- Hospitality Market of Galapagos Islands
- Refineries in Russia
- Refineries in Novosibirsk (Russia)
- Hospitality/ Casino Market in Malaysia
- Wind Farm Industry in Turkey
- Real Estate projects in such countries as Spain, New Zealand, Croatia, the Ukraine, Bulgaria, Dominican Republic, and UK.
- International audio-visual industry
- International Wine industry
- Satellite Communications market in Eastern Europe
- Generic Pharmaceuticals industry
- Condom industry
- International Steel industry
- Hospitality Industry in the Bahamas
- European Inkjet Media industry
- Internet Community Networks market
- Civil Helicopters in Canada
- Middle Eastern Tire Recycling industry
- Dairy Desserts Market in Canada
- Sushi Restaurant Market in the UK
- Hospitality Industry in Sri Lanka