Various publications and organizations

Preparing articles for print from the research and interview stages to polishing final copy. 

Not only do I get to do what I love– write– but through my heavily ag-focused work I also get to get to meet the amazing people all over the world who help put food on our tables, oh, and beer in our fridges!

I also provide freelance writing and communications services for other industries such as business, real estate, and academia. I love to research, hear what people are thinking and doing, and I'm committed to continuous learning. Basically, if you give me an assignment, I'll figure it out and turn it into a story, regardless of the subject.

Freelance Writer

PayShepherd

Supporting the PayShepherd team and their SaaS to help manufacturing, mining, and other heavy industrial sites manage vendor relationships, save millions annually, and continuously improve process efficiency.

We believe vendor relationships are the core of industrial success. Yet for too long, poor vendor management has left people comfortably uncomfortable, risk is off the charts and performance is not rewarded. An ancient, paper-heavy process is to blame.

As a result, hundreds of billions of $$$ per year is wasted and countless relationships ruined forever. PayShepherd’s vendor relationship management (VRM) solution is revolutionizing the path forward.

PayShepherd has built a unique technology that monitors vendor spend, contract compliance, and work performance daily. Establish a foundation of accountability, alignment and common language that leaves risk, surprise and uncertainty where they belong–in the past. 

Build excellence with exceptional relationships at your industrial worksite today with PayShepherd (https://www.payshepherd.com/demo).

Senior Content Marketer

Calgary Real Estate Board

Working with CREB®, I enjoyed being part of a not-for-profit organization and working on their awesome communications team. Some of my key responsibilities were to:
•	Update news and events on both the public and member websites
•	Research and write posts for CREB®Talk, CREB®'s REALTOR® blog
•	Research topics and draft pieces for member bulletins, surveys and emails
•	Apply constant attention to detail, ensuring that communication through various channels met       standards of consistency, formatting and branding policies
•	Support the communications team and other departments in their efforts to best support CREB® members in their day-to-day business and interests
•	Carry out internal communications needs as requested

Communications Assistant

AGORA Undergrad Journal at Red Deer College

Working for three consecutive years on this annual academic journal gave me the opportunity to learn and practice valuable skills in the editing and publishing processes, such as:
•	Editing copy for grammar and clarity 
•	Formatting in preparation for publication
•	Fact checking and maintaining positive communication with authors and senior editor
•	Proofreading

Copy Editing Apprentice

Ever since I can remember, I've been obsessed with writing and passionate about hearing and sharing people's stories.

For over 10 years, my work's been heavily focused on Canadian agriculture and business, and I've loved every minute of it.

Right now, I'm especially excited by the tech wave swelling across Alberta. The talent and heart that's powering amazing AI and IA solutions that help make people's days better and businesses more profitable for the future, is a movement I'm diving into in my research and writing. It's a fantastic story to help tell.

In my free time, I'm passionate about food – cooking and eating it. I'm also a devoted CFL fan. Stampeders in 2024!!!

Natalie Noble

Caja de Valores S.A.

Executive Management & CEO BYMA (Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos SA) Bank Project.
Advisor to the CEO of Caja de Valores SA (Argentine Securities Central Depositary) to build a new Digital Bank successor of Caja de Valores.
Corporate Governance, Policies, Processes, Committees, Hiring & Training people, Coaching & Mentoring, Treasury, Operations, Technology, Compliance, Controls and Monitoring, KYC, Risk Architecture, Products Design and Development, Accounting, Planning, Taxes, P&L, Financial Control & Reporting, Client Onboarding & Account Opening, Legal Framework, Home Banking, Client Support, Marketing, Internal Audit, SLAs with key Vendor Providers. 
File ready for Central Bank approval.
Work done and Goals achieved in excess.

Executive Management - CEO BYMA Bank Project

Citi

Responsible for the Local & International Payments, Commercial Cards, Local & International Collections, Network Extensions, Strategic Alliances and Mobile Corporate businesses in Latin America  (Revenues, Expenses, Operating Leverage, Cost of Credit, EBIT, Net Income, Voice of the Customer, Voice of the Employee, Audit, Market Share, Strategy, Products, Marketing, Innovation, Success transfer).

Set up the different strategies, product needs, roll outs and innovative solutions for the region (23 countries - Citibank / Banco de Chile / CitiBanamex)

Training needs and career path of my direct reports, regional teams and high potentials. 

Selection and hiring of product managers, specialists, team leaders and business heads.

Member of the Latin America Treasury & Trade Solutions Executive Committee.
Member of the Global Trade Steering Committee
Member of the Global Payments & Receivables Management Committee
Member of the Global RDC Governance Committee
Member of the Latin America Mobile Steering Committee
Vice-president International Trade Graduate Association

Managing Director - LATAM Payments, Recivables & Commercial Cards Region Head-LATAM TTS ExCo Member

•Speaker: IV LATAM Regional Conference - Argentina
•Trainer: Citibank Professional Development Center - USA
•Speaker: Scania Annual Distributors Meeting - Paraguay
•Senior Instructor: Universidad Citi - Argentina
•Sponsor: Management Associate Program - Argentina
•Sponsor: Global Management Associate Program - Argentina
•Senior Instructor: Identifying Trade Business Opportunities - Ecuador/Colombia/Paraguay 
•Guest Reviewer: Audit Risk Review Trade Business - Japan
•Sponsor: GTS VP Development Program - LATAM/London
•Speaker: LATAM Financial Profesional Forum - USA
•Speaker: LATAM Treasury & Finance Conference - USA/Costa Rica
•Speaker: TTS High Potentials Employees Sessions - Brazil/Mexico
•Speaker: Remote Deposits Checks - Venezuela/Argentina/Mexico
•Speaker: Mobile Cash Solutions - Dominican Republic/Mexico
•Speaker: Inflows Solutions - Argentina/Peru/Brazil/Colombia/Central America/Mexico
•Speaker: Shared Service Centers Fórum - Costa Rica/Argentina
•Mentor: Citibank Mentoring Program - LATAM/Argentina
•Speaker: International Cash Management Day - Chile
•Business Team Leader: TTS Franchise Business Review - Mexico
•Speaker: Emerging Markets Digital Forum - USA
•Speaker: Working Capital Management Forum - Uruguay
•Speaker: Treasury & Working Capital Trends - El Salvador
•Speaker: LATAM Receivables Workshop - Argentina

Senior Instructor - Speaker - Mentor - Sponsor

Responsible for the Receivables, Network Extensions, Strategic Alliances and Mobile businesses in Latin America & Mexico (Revenues, Expenses, Operating Leverage, Cost of Credit, EBIT, Net Income, Voice of the Customer, Voice of the Employee, Audit, Market Share, Strategy, Products, Marketing, Innovation, Success transfer).

Set up the different strategies, product needs, roll outs and innovative solutions for the region (24 countires - Citibank / Banamex / Banco de Chile)

Training needs and career path of my direct reports, regional teams and high potentials.. 

Selection and hiring of product managers, specialists, team leaders and business heads. 

Member of the Latin America & Mexico Management Committee.
Member of the Global Trade Steering Committee
Deputy of the Latin America & Mexico Cash Management Region Head.
Vice-president International Trade Graduate Association
Member of the Argentine Bank Association

Managing Director - LATAM & Mexico Inflows Region Head - LATAM TTS Management Committee Member

Head of Global Transaction Services - Southern Cone

Local and International Cash Management, Trade Services, Trade Finance (onshore/offshore), Channel Finance, Custody and Agency & Trust products. 

Responsible for the business in LATAM Southern Cone (Revenues, Expenses, Operating Leverage, Cost of Credit, EBIT, Net Income, Voice of the Customer, Voice of the Employee, Audit, Market Share, Sales, Strategy, Products, Marketing, Innovation, Success transfer).

Training needs and career path of my direct reports. 

Selection and hiring of product managers, sales consultants and specialists. 

Financial control and Compliance. 

Member of the Senior Management in Argentina
Member of the Latin America Management Committee
Director Citibank NA Buenos Aires Branch
Director of GIRE (local company specialized in electronic collections)
Director of Interbanking (local clearing house)
President CADISA (non-banking investment company)
Director Citicorp Leasing
Vice-President International Trade Graduate Association
Member of the Argentine Bank Association

Managing Director - Head of Global Transaction Services LATAM - Southern Cone - Sr Management Member

Trade Services, Trade Finance (onshore/offshore) and Channel Finance products

Responsible for the business in LATAM Southern Cone (Revenues, Expenses, Operating Leverage, Cost of Credit, EBIT, Net Income, Voice of the Customer, Voice of the Employee, Audit, Market Share, Sales, Strategy, Products, Marketing, Innovation).

Training needs and career path of my direct reports.

Selection and hiring of product managers and trade specialists.

Financial control and Compliance

Member of the Global Trade Services Steering Committee
Member of the International Trade group of the Argentine Bank Association

Director - Trade Head Latam South - Citibank

Managing a Corporate Portfolio developing Import and Export Financing, Forfeiting, Financing Structures, 
Stand-by Letters of Credit, Guarantees, Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, Letters of Credit, Distribution, Syndicated Loans, Export Credit Programs, Comprehensive Insurance, Services, Open Account, Import / Export Collections, Correspondent Banking activities, Cross-border.

Training.
Advisory.
Sales.
Product development.
Regulatory, Legal, Tax and Documentation matters in connection with products development and sales.

VP - Trade Head - Product Manager

Colegio de Graduados en Comercio Internacional

Vicepresidente

Gire S.A.

Director Board Of Directors

INTERBANKING S.A.

CADISA

Presidente

Citicorp Leasing Argentina

Director Board of Directors

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ

Responsible for a local top tier and global corporations portfolio.
Credit analysis.
Development of local and international products.
Country Credit Risk – Cross-border Risk.
Business development.Sales.

Sr. Relationship Manager - Global Relationship Banking

Banco Comercial del Norte

Different activities and positions in foreign funds accounting.
Foreign Trade Operational department: Import, Export and Financing.
International Area – Correspondent Bank relationship
Risk management
Small and Medium Size Companies relationship manager

Sr. Relationship Manager - Local Corporates

Asociacion Argentina de Compañias de Seguro

Administrative tasks in connection with automotive insurance market

Assistant Administrative Officer

Happy Grandfather / World Traveller / Helping People to Succeed / Mentor / C-level / Retired MD & TTS LATAM ExCo member@Citi / Banking Senior Executive / UADE Argentina / CeCo Spain / ICE UNCTAD-GATT Italy / Citi Alumni

Gustavo Casanovas is a corporate banker with +39 years of experience in local and international Financial Institutions. Professional, with wide expertise in Global Transaction Services, Cash Management, Trade Services, Trade Finance, Trade Working Capital Finance, Export Credit Agencies, Structured Trade Finance, Securities Fund Services, Agency & Trust, Commercial Cards, Credit Risk, Operations, Compliance, Business Strategy, Product & Business Development, Financing, P&L Management, Budgeting. Managing multicultural, multidisciplinary and high performance teams across Latin America. Coaching and Mentoring. Sales & Relationship Management. 

In his most recently positions Mr. Casanovas was member of Caja De Valores SA (Argentine Securities Central Depositary) Executive Management and CEO BYMA (Argentine Stock Exchange) Bank Project.

Citi Managing Director - Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) - Payments, Receivables & Commercial Cards Region Head for Latin America and the Caribbean (21countries). 
Citi Managing Director- Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) - Inflows, Strategic Alliances, e-Commerce & Mobile Solutions Region Head for Latin America and the Caribbean (21 countries). 
Citi Managing Director- Global Transactions Services Head Southern Cone (Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay) and Banking Service Group Chile.
Citi Director- Trade Head Southern Cone (Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay).
In all his roles & responsibilities Serving Corporates, FIs, Non-Bank FIs, Public Sector and SME clients.

Mr. Casanovas also has served as Director, Vice President & President in different boards at GIRE S.A., Interbanking S.A., Citicorp Leasing and CADISA.
Member of the Treasury and Trade Solutions Latin America Executive Committee / Latin America Management Committee / Citibank Argentina Senior Management / Global Trade Steering Committee and Global Payments and Receivables Committee among others at Citi.

Mr. Casanovas received his undergraduate degree in International Trade from Universidad Argentina de la Empresa with superior studies at CeCo (Centro de Estudios Comerciales) - Spain and ICE (Istituto Nazionale per il Commercio Estero - UNCTAD/GATT) - Italy. Also he was member of ABA (Argentine Banking Association), Forex Club Argentino and Vice President of the International Trade Graduate Association (a non profit organism).

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