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The Sears Holdings Corporation is an American holding company headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.

I offer over 25 years of analysis-driven, results-oriented successes across a diverse portfolio of topics. My passion is the people, and it shows through every facet of my career. I love mentoring people's careers, helping other succeed wherever possible, and finding networks that can assist those around me move forward in a positive direction. I build teams and encourage cooperation. • Proactive professional with strong research, analytical and leadership skills with over eight years of experience in the defense and security sector • Demonstrated ability to work independently, under tight deadlines and in diverse environments. • Defense representative and advisor to executive level leaders in US and in foreign nation discussions on bilateral agreements and defense sector partnership initiatives • Experienced in and understanding of federal processes for staff actions related to accomplishing core missions • Expert in preparing military, civilian, and political officials for engagements involving highly confidential, sensitive and frequently controversial issues • Visionary capable of building consensus, and navigating nuanced negotiations to achieve critical objectives • Dedicated forward thinker who consistently anticipates and accurately responds to changes and needs