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QUALIFICATIONS: Management and new business development professional experienced in the strategic planning and execution of innovative programs, new product development, contract negotiations, in Commercial, Federal and International arenas. I am highly adept at converting concepts and opportunities into profitable self-sustaining programs. Shipley Business Development Certified. I am fluent in French (lived in Paris for 8 years) and have spent the past 9 years perfecting my Kurdish language skills (Sorani dialect) as well as Middle Eastern business practices living and working in the region. I have a basic understanding of Italian and German. Recent areas of operation include - Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria, Algeria, Lebanon, Libya, Ukraine, Tunisia, France, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Malta. I am a skilled listener and communicator with clients, top management, corporate officers and peer level professionals. Coordinated Small Business Administration assistance program for 2,500+/ - President and CEO's of government contracting firms helping them overcome day to day challenges, increase sales and profit. I have an Secret Polygraph (SCI in progress) clearance with 10 years military intelligence experience.