Management consultant, Translator, Advisor and investigator

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Zouheir (Zee) Hamadé

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Valrico, FL 33596 ***********@*****.***

Qualifications Management consultant and negotiator with access to emerging markets in the Middle East. Summary Five years of experience in Iraq advising high-level military and political officials and leaders. Built relationships between senior U.S. and Iraqi officials. Negotiated Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Clearance Top Secret/ SCI (inactive)

Languages Bilingual English/Arabic

Cultural Naturalized U.S. Citizen (1993), born in Lebanon, immigrated to U.S. at age of 19. Background In-depth knowledge of Middle Eastern culture, regional norms and customs. Education Graduate Studies in Public Administration – University of South Florida – Tampa, FL B.S., Business Administration – Winthrop University – Rock Hill, SC Career History

2013 to present ZH CONSULTING GROUP, LLC – Tampa, FL – President / Managing Member Consulting firm focusing on infrastructure development and reconstruction in the Middle East. PRACTICE SCOPE

i Strategic analysis of infrastructure needs in developing economies: Work with government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs) and businesses to prioritize, identify and specify projects for reconstruction and economic development. i Establishment of collaborative partnerships between investors, corporate providers and local stakeholders: Provide investors and corporations with access to key leaders. Serve as negotiator and expeditor in development of projects from conception through implementation.

i Project delivery in complex operating environments. Jan-Oct 2011 DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL – Falls Church, VA U.S. Department of Defense contractor.

U.S. Senior Advisor to the Minister of Interior-Iraq – Baghdad, Iraq Reported to Deputy Commanding General for Advising & Training, U.S. Forces-Iraq (USF-I). Strategic mission: Development of Iraqi Ministry of Interior security capacity and self-sufficiency.

i Liaison between U.S. military and the Iraqi Minister of Interior: Established and strengthened partnership between U.S. Generals and Iraqi ministry leadership through Key Leader Engagements (KLEs). Ensured that training and equipping functions were fully coordinated between all U.S. and Iraqi agencies. Negotiated security issues and resolved crisis situations.

i Foreign Military Sales (FMS): Advised Iraqi officials on benefits of U.S. weapon programs vs. competitors. Negotiated directly with Iraq's Finance Minister and the Prime Minister's office to execute Letter of Acceptance and ensure transfer of funds for F-16 contract.

i Strategic-level analysis and recommendations to USF-I senior officials: Analyzed, identified and presented Iraqi concerns and obstacles to the mission; recommended solutions to bottleneck issues.

i Consultation to Iraqi Minister of Interior and his staff: Provided information and advice on U.S. policy, program issues, protocols and processes. Facilitated access to key USF-I leaders.

i Representation of Deputy Commanding General (LTG) to Iraqui military and political leadership: Performed role as an "interterlocutor" and conducted preliminary negotiations to ensure success of high-level meetings. DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL – continued on Page 2

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Senior Advisor to NATO Commanding General and Deputy Commanding General, Advising & Training, USF-I – Baghdad, Iraq (Jan 2010-Jan 2011) Strategic mission: Development of Iraqi national security capacity and self-sufficiency. i Emissary representing Deputy Commanding General (LTG) to Iraqi military and political leadership: Met with key Iraqi leaders to convey information, clarify U.S. positions and defuse crisis situations. Conducted multiple pre-KLE meetings with Iraqi principals and Kurdistan Regonal Government (KRG) leaders to ensure achievement of U.S. goals.

i Linguistic and cultural support to U.S. military and U.S. Embassy officials at high-level meetings: Personally served as interpreter and supervised a team of linguists providing operational support.

Jul 2008 SOSI LTD. – Reston, VA – U.S. Department of Defense contractor. to Jan 2010 Senior Special Advisor to Deputy Commanding General, Advising & Training, USF-I Baghdad, Iraq (Oct 2009-Jan 2010)

Senior Special Advisor to Deputy Commanding General, Strategic Operations and Chief of Staff for Commanding General – Multi-National Forces-Iraq (MNF-I) Baghdad, Iraq (Jul 2008-Sept 2009)

Mission: Support for combined joint operations with Iraqi security forces. i Arabic linguistic and cultural support to three Major Generals, successively. i Emissary representing the Chief of Staff, MNF-1: Conducted negotiations to resolve security crisis situations with the Prime Ministre's advisors and staff. Nov 2006 L-3 COMMUNICATIONS – Reston, VA – U.S. Department of Defense contractor. to Jul 2008 Linguist CAT II & III– Ramadi, Fallujah and Baghdad, Iraq Mission: Support for U.S. military operations.

i Arabic linguistic support and cultural advice in combat and non-combat settings. Developed and implemented a counter-terrorism screening tool used for detainee interrogation and source exploitation.

1993 to 2006 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE – Tampa, FL and STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES – Tampa, FL State Protective Investigator Supervisor – Child Abuse Investigations (1999-2006) i Day-to-day operations management and quality control: Reviewed cases and mon- itored investigative actions. Determined emergency protective actions and court referrals. Coordinated investigations with other enforcement agencies and courts. i Supervision of child abuse investigators and support staff: Conducted staff selection, training, mentorship and evaluation. Resolved crisis situations requiring immediate decisions concerning clients and/or staff. State Protective investigator – Adult Investigations (1996-1999) i Investigation of crimes against elderly and disabled in community and institutions: Determined the validity of allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation reported to the Florida State Abuse Registry; conducted interviews and reviewed medical records.

i Department representation in court: Made recommendations to the court on incapacity cases for purposes of guardianship and emergency protection. Senior Counselor / Counselor – Foster Care (1993-1996) i Case management services: Coordinated community, medical and mental health services for medically complex children and teens in state foster care; organized advocacy efforts.

i Negotiation and mediation: Negotiated complex, court-referred cases. Developed consensus between litigating parties and ensured cooperation of families and professionals. Made recommendations to court for case disposition. i Training of contract providers.

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