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From e-commerce to global air freight, FedEx has a solution to support your small-to-medium-sized business. Take advantage of complementary tools and resources available and gain a better understanding of how FedEx can power your global trade connections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Featured Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kristen Duckmann,\u00a0<\/strong>Regional Sales Manager, U.S. International Sales, FedEx<\/p>\n<p>Kristen has been with FedEx for 11 years with the last 6 years specializing in International Sales. She supports a Team of 9 International Sales Specialists in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. &#8220;What I enjoy most about International Sales is consulting with small and medium business to support their plans of global e-commerce. Navigating country requirements and utilizing resources reduces the scare factor \u2013 FedEx has a myriad of support mechanisms available for review. I learn something new every day.&#8221; Kristen holds a B.A. in Integrated Strategic Communications from the University of Kentucky.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amelia Smarto,\u00a0<\/strong>Sales Executive International, FedEx<\/p>\n<p>Amelia started her career in International Sales with FedEx. Her 1 year anniversary was on June 5, 2024. &#8220;Over the past year at FedEx, I have enjoyed being able to play a part in helping our customers grow their business internationally and forming long lasting relationships!&#8221; Amelia holds a B.S. in International Business and Marketing from Bradley University (Peoria IL)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27800 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SBDC-Logo-Final.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SBDC-Logo-Final.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SBDC-Logo-Final-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SBDC-Logo-Final-1024x617.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SBDC-Logo-Final-768x463.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31970 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/FedEx-Logo2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/FedEx-Logo2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/FedEx-Logo2-300x92.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join the FedEx International Sales Team to learn more about FedEx\u2019s international service offerings. 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