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Ray Laurent

Ray Laurent

Cannonier

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Associate Director at America's SBDC at Texas Tech University

  • Education

    • Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business

      1995 - 1996
      MBA Marketing

    • Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III)

      1993 - 1994
      Bachelor's degree International Affairs

    • Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III)

      1994 - 1995
      Masters International Affairs

    • Université Grenoble Alpes

      1989 - 1991
      DUT Marketing

      IUT de Valence

    • Humberside Polytechnic

      1991 - 1992
      B.A. Business Administration

      Kingston-upon-Hull Campus. Humberside Polytechnic was a UK government-recognised body that gave awards between 1990 and 1992.Its qualifications are verified by:University of Lincoln University of Lincoln is a UK government-recognised university or college which currently gives degree awards.

  • Experience

    • French Army

      Aug 1992 - Jun 1993
      Cannonier

      National draft, mandatory military service. 19th Artillery Regiment.

    • Asea Brown Boveri (Pvt.) Ltd.

      Mar 1994 - May 1994
      Intern

      Marketing

    • Northwest Texas International Trade Center

      May 1995 - Dec 1996
      International Market Research Specialist

      Helping local companies pick out and evaluate their best export markets.

    • Northwest Texas International Trade Center

      Oct 1997 - Oct 2004
      Sr International Trade Specialist

      International Market ResearchLetters of CreditExport Credit InsuranceImport/Export Consulting

    • America's SBDC at Texas Tech University - Lubbock

      Nov 2004 - Oct 2010
      Senior Business Consultant

    • America's SBDC at Texas Tech University - Lubbock

      Jul 2023 - now
      Associate Director

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ray Laurent
      2024 Distinguished Team Member Award Northwest Texas Small Business Development Center Jun 2025 Presented to "someone who has excelled in their job, demonstrated a strong commitment to the SBDC mission, and consistently contributed as a valuable team member (...) in recognition of their exceptional contributions during 2024."
    • Awarded to Ray Laurent
      2024 Highest Funding Consultant Northwest Texas Small Business Development Center Jun 2025 $8.6MM in funding for SBDC clients in 2024.
    • Awarded to Ray Laurent
      2023 $5Million Club Northwest Texas Small Business Development Center Jun 2024 Obtained more than $5 Million in funding for SBDC clients in 2023.
    • Awarded to Ray Laurent
      2022 $5 Million Club Northwest Texas Small Business Development Center Jun 2023 Obtained more than $5 Million in funding for SBDC clients in 2022.
    • Awarded to Ray Laurent
      Mentor Texas Tech University Innovation Hub at Research Park May 2021
    • Awarded to Ray Laurent
      2011 SBDC State Star Northwest Texas Small Business Development Center Sep 2011 The SBDC State Star Award is the highest recognition for individual achievement within America's SBDC Network. State Stars are nominated by their peers, and winners are selected by their State Directors. The State Stars are those who demonstrate exemplary performance, make significant contributions to their Networks, and are committed to the success of America's small businesses.
    • Awarded to Ray Laurent
      CGBP High Scorer NASBITE (National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators) Jun 2011 Recognition given to CGBP members for achieving the highest scores for their respective exam window (4 exam windows per year).The NASBITE CGBP credential confirms knowledge in international trade and assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in today’s competitive environment.
    • Awarded to Ray Laurent
      Honorary Citizen City of Lubbock Nov 1996