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| Affiliation | Conservative |
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| Name | Derek Zeisman |
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Castlegar, British Columbia , Canada |
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| Info | Derek Zeisman has amassed a wealth of professional experience while serving in various positions at both home and abroad. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism Degree and a BA in History from Carleton University, a Master of Public Administration Degree from Queen’s University, and is currently working toward his Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation.
In his capacity as a foreign service officer with the Canadian Diplomatic Corps, Derek served as a policy analyst on issues relating to the Canadian-US. border. In 2000, he was sentabroad on a two-year diplomatic posting to the Canadian Embassy in Algeria, during which time he served as first secretary for trade and development and headed up the Canadian International Development Agency’s assistance program. For his exemplary work, Derek received the 2001 Minister’s Citation for Excellence in the Trade Commissioner Service.
Upon his return to Canada in 2002, Derek accepted a job as a trade commissioner at Industry Canada’s International Trade Centre in Vancouver, a position which allowed him to work closely with BC-based businesses by assisting them in exporting their goods and services around the world.
In 2004, Derek returned to the Southern Interior and began working as Conservative MP Jim Gouk’s part-time constituency assistant. This is not the first time that the two worked together. Derek had previously served as Jim’s parliamentary assistant, working in both his Ottawa and Castlegar offices. Currently, Derek also operates Zeisco Consulting, an editing, writing, and communications business he owns.
Derek has had articles published in a number of newspapers, including The Globe & Mail, National Post, Calgary Herald, and the Trail Daily Times. He is also an active volunteer in a wide range of charitable organizations, including the Salvation Army, Greater Vancouver United Way, Rotary International, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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