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JOURNALISM Award-winning science writer with 2 years of experience covering a wide breadth of science, from astronomy to zoology. Best known as founder of ABC Organizations Surprising Science blog, which became the publications most widely read online column. Consistently recognized for bringing science topics to the forefront of mainstream campus conversation. RECRUITING Talent Acquisition Leader with 20 years of experience in recruitment management, technology systems and process improvement for corporate and vendor organizations in both commercial and public sectors. Best known for Matts 5 Fundamentals for developing a successful recruiting organization: talent, strategy, process, value proposition, and communication. Recognized for doubling the number of hires from 700 to 1500 within 12 months while lowering the cost per hire by 60%. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT Finance Effectiveness Manager with 10+ years of experience in process improvement, financial planning, reporting and system implementations. Best known for reducing the report generation time of Fedexs divisional trend report from 8 hours to less than 10 minutes. Consistently recognized for streamlining financial reporting tools, enabling companies to spend less time in the collection of data and more time on the strategic analysis of it. TECHNOLOGY Senior Technology Leader with over 20 years of experience in IT operations, logistics, infrastructure and management. Best known for fast-cycling the on-time relocation and installation of all IT and communication services for over 3500 employees of EDS/HP's East Coast Headquarters, a project that was originally 9 months behind schedule. Widely applauded by peers and managers by the following statement: If you want something done in the Washington DC area, give it to Mike Seate. ADMINISTRATIVE Senior Administrative Manager with over 10 years of experience in facilities, office and vendor management. Best known for spearheading the seamless relocation of 70 staff (of a 400-person division) and their accompanying lab and computer equipment. Widely recognized for instituting quality and performance standards to increase the productivity, accuracy and efficiency within the workplace. TECHNOLOGY Software Developer with 15+ years of experience in requirements gathering, development and delivery. Best known for creating a Domino Security Application Interface, saving $100K in outside consulting fees. Widely recognized for leveraging the motto: Read. Learn. Implement. to develop an uncommon skill for creating APIs across a variety of platforms. PRINT PRODUCTION Print Production Specialist with 15 years of experience in print publishing, XML style development and data conversion. Best known for converting 6 magazines from a proprietary data format to a XML-compatible format, streamlining the print production process and saving time and expense in excess of one full-time employee. Playfully recognized as XY-Tash, the companys leading authority in XML Professional Publisher. TECHNOLOGY Senior Technology Leader with 10 years of experience in IT operations, infrastructure management and cyber security. Best known for migrating ABC Inc.s infrastructure to a new network security zone, saving $5M in penalties and fines for non-compliance. Consistently praised for implementing sweeping IT improvements within an organization with minimal disruption to the business environment. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Senior Facilities Director with over 20 years of experience in facilities optimization, strategic planning, and team building. Best known for leading the enterprise facilities program for the single largest contract

award for EDS, a $6.9B award from the Department of the Navy. Consistently recognized amongst peers, customers and senior leadership as the Easy ButtonTM for facilities management. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT International Negotiator and Senior Business Developer with 15 years of experience in strategic foreign relations, policy and international trade. Best known for navigating the most complex cultural, trade and political barriers to penetrate and expand trade in foreign markets between friends and foes. Acclaimed for leveraging an extensive network of political, business and foreign partners to secure the most impossible deals. SALES Business Development Professional with over 3 years of experience in outside sales, leadership and organization development, and recruiting. Best known for using referral techniques to grow a pool of candidates from 0 to 400 prospects in under 5 days, closing 15% of those prospects within 2 weeks. Consistently recognized for shattering goals and quotas through innovative sales and recruiting techniques.