Michael William Trahan

*** *. ****** ******, *********, Virginia 22204

acxruh@r.postjobfree.com +1-703-***-****

Global Operations Executive

10+ years’ success leading marketing innovations for high-growth organizations

Repeated success guiding sizeable, cross-functional marketing, sales, and business development departments in the design and launch of international business solutions. Exceptional presenter, negotiator, and businessperson; able to forge solid relationships with key companies and motivate employees to provide their best.

Highlights of Expertise

Strategic Business Planning

Team Building and Leadership

Multinational Marketing and Sales

Maximization of Profits

Contract Development / Negotiations

Defense and Foreign Military Sales

Public Speaking and Communication

P & L Accountability

Process Redesign / Change Management

Staff Development Programs

Fluency in Five Languages

Active Top Secret Clearance

Career Experience

Alternate Axis, LLC, Arlington, Virginia

PRESIDENT/CEO (February 2010 to Present)

Offers services to multinational clients by utilizing contracting and international business development expertise. Increases profits through ROI-driven strategies. Analyzes a variety of industries and departments, including aerospace manufacturers, communications, construction, technology, security providers and transportation.

Secured a wide range of key clientele, making an immediate and positive market impact.

L-3 Saudi Arabia, LLC, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER (September 2013 to October 2016)

Headed international business operations at the highest corporate and government levels on a daily basis. Developed and enacted numerous tactical business strategies within the sales, acquisitions, investments, and global partner departments. Oversaw all company transactions within the Middle East, including programs, offices, and assets.

Handpicked to establish the fifth international overseas corporate office for the company, including scoping a building site, hiring personnel, and compiling complex foreign licensing procedures.

Exceeded sales by upwards of $250 million on a yearly basis.

Established the company’s presence within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by successfully completing multiple strategic objectives within eighteen months.

Executed $450 million worth of contracts across all business areas.

AM General, LLC, Washington, DC

CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT/BUSINESS DEVELOPER (August 2009 to February 2010)

Organized and headed a world-class, multi-faceted business development organization. Established the competitive intelligence, bid, international sales divisions, and proposal departments within the company. Led teams of highly professional individuals in order to provide top-quality work.

Moved the business into new and adjacent markets and expanded both product lines and the customer base all within five months of being hired.

Heightened revenue growth to over $3 billion.

Advanced the company forward in terms of reputation, marketing, and profitability.

Bae Systems and Armaments, Washington, DC

VICE PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (August 2006 to August 2009)

Served to facilitate growth within the company in all departments. Developed a world-class market intelligence organization to enable sound business decisions and clever strategies. Interviewed all potential employees and hired exceptional applicants.

Increased the revenue growth of the Groups, surpassing goals by 25%.

Expanded the division’s product line to fulfill market needs, both current and potential.

Achieved over $4 billion in sales and a 67% increase in organic sales over a four-year period.

Additional Experience

Executive Director of Marketing (2005 to 2006) United Defense, LTD, Arlington, Virginia

Senior Political / Military Advisor (2003 to 2005) Department of State, NEA, Washington, DC

Deputy Chief J-3 (2001 to 2003) US Central Command, Mac Dill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida

Senior Political / Military Advisor (2000 to 2001) Department of Defense, USDP, Washington, DC

Education & Credentials

Postgraduate Study in Defense and National Security Policy

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Massachusetts

Masters in National Security Affairs / MIDDLE EAST STUDIES

Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, California

Bachelors in History

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Professional Development

State Department Senior Seminar – US Foreign Service Institute

National Security Policy Program – Maxwell School of Public Policy

US Army War College, Carlyle, PA

Arabic and Hebrew Language Studies – Defense Language Institute

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