Rachel Louise BarryBorn in Montreal
My name is Rachel Louise Barry and I was born in Ahuntsic in Montreal, a city known as a large metropolis and as the main cultural center in the province of Quebec and in North America. Montreal is also a city of contrasts where social inequalities are clearly marked. Many large cities in North America have similar characteristics but, in Montreal, they take a unique coloring, especially because of the coexistence of the French and English worlds that makes it a fascinating city. 
I don't know everything about the island of Montreal and I never will. I already did quite a lot of research, but there's still a lot to learn and a lot to discover. As already mentioned, the idea is to build the Island of Montreal – 19 boroughs and 15 reconstituted cities - and to introduce the many aspects of Montreal and Montrealers. All those interested are invited to share their knowledge, experience, discoveries, anything that will help anyone of us to better understand Montreal and Montrealers. We all can contribute, in French as well as in English. In 2006, 56% of the Montreal population was bilingual, 30% spoke French only and 11% spoke English only. If you like Montreal and if you have information to share or questions to ask, do contact me or anyone of us, it's always a pleasure. Educated in Montreal
I still cheristh many very pleasant souvenirs from my first school years at the École des Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens in Ahuntsic-Cartierville and from the Gabriel-Lalemant park where we all played. The school and the park are still located near Parthenais and Sauvé and both still have good reputations. Same with the Collège Esther-Blondin where my father sent me. A few years later I chose History of Art as my field of study but, because of a rebellious, nasty period, I didn't earn any diploma. Quite unhappy with my past decision, I eventually went back to school and studied Business Management at HEC Montreal in Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. This time I did get a degree. 
Because of my interest for the City of Montreal, I am currently studying Urban Management at the École nationale d'administration publique located in the Plateau-Mont-Royal. I like studying, I find it very rewarding but I also find it very demanding. Up until recently, I planned on taking History of Art at McGill after I'm finished with my present studies at l'ENAP. I also contemplated a "Certificat en Droit" at the Université de Montréal, but no. I have to choose between being a full time student or a full time worker and I chose to work. Employed in Montreal
In my mid-thirties, I became part owner of a ladies wear boutique in Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts in the Laurentians. It was called Les Mignonnettes. The experience lasted close to ten years and gave me a chance to profit from the local life style and surroundings. It also enabled me to extend my knowledge in retail, marketing, buying methods, selling techniques and customer care. I eventually came back to Montreal, worked Downtown mostly and had customers in just about every Montreal districts. 
At one point I joined the Service d’aide à l’exportation (SAE) as Commissioner where I contributed to the development of the East part of Montreal. At the SAE I developed services adapted to the requirements of SMEs wishing to sell their products and services to foreign countries, especially the United States. Enriched by this experience, I subsequently worked nearly ten years as a private consultant in the development of foreign markets for various small and medium enterprises located in Montreal. I helped SMEs build international marketing plans and implement them. I also guided them through the financial programs offered by both our governments to help them export their products and services to foreign countries. Retired in Montreal
At an earlier point in my life I became adventurous and travelled during a few years. I lived in Spain and in England. I visited Europe, particularly France, Portugal and Holland and travelled to several American states. When in need of a rest, I usually do like most of us do that is fly to some beautiful island for a bit of sun and sand. Montreal has always been a host city and, in international trade, “l'accueil” is considered fundamental and essential. I now combine art and business and, accompanied by those interested, I devote a good many hours every day to the development of several Montreal Kits on the many aspects of Montreal. Building MBK on a full time basis is very demanding and time consuming. There's a lot to learn and a lot to do. I meet many interesting people and need to collaborate effectively with each and everyone of them. Rachel Louise Barry is now a trademark and needs to be promoted correctly. Me, Rachel Louise Barry, and the Internet
In the early 1990s I discovered the Internet. The first website I ever visited was the Musée du Louvre. The site was not as beautiful and as interesting as it is now, and it took forever to download, but I was definitely amazed. I decided then that I wanted to build a site when I retire. Call it intuition, call it premonition, I don’t know, but thanks to Site Build It! here I am now with a genuine interest in building a site that works and a valuable knowledge in products & services and in international trade. At first I wanted to talk about cultural differences but it's rather difficult to talk about other people's cultures. What I could do however is help people get acquainted with Montreal and Montrealers. I finally settled on doing what I like. I decided to tell the world about us. My role now is to introduce Montreal and Montrealers to the world and to act as an actual and virtual welcoming and resourceful committee. Sincerely and cordially, Rachel Louise Barry. Thank you for visiting Rachel Louise Barry. Rachel Louise Barry Contact Form Montreal Boroughs Maps of Montreal
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