Sean Callahan

About Sean Callahan

My name is Sean Callahan. I am a results-driven, dynamic and versatile executive with over 20 years of experience in Business Development and Operations Management in the global aerospace and defense industry. As a visionary leader with a natural entrepreneurial spirit, I am constantly looking for new ways of driving growth and innovation for the companies I work with.I am a transformational manager, with a proven track record building teams and leading with unfaltering integrity and authenticity, fostering team spirit and empowerment, while aligning with business goals. I am able to influence and lead change, build organizational talent, and motivate teams to peak performance. Throughout my extensive career, I have positively impacted the organizations’ bottom line by directing and coordinating business development, working in collaboration with governments in Europe, Canada, and Australia. My previous career with the United States Air Force as top rated manager, program developer and pilot, has also shaped my leadership style, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.As an individual, I am recognized as highly analytical and organized, with flexibility to adapt to ever-changing environments. I am skilled at maintaining productive working relationships with peers and organizational leaders, in order to achieve optimal results. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Management and Operations from the University of Illinois, as well as certificates in Strategy from Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago, and Negotiations from the University of Notre Dame. I am also a Certified FAA Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor.Always keen on expanding my LinkedIn network, I can be contacted though here or at: c••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Strategy & Business Development

   Northrop Grumman

   Nov 2010 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Business Development Develop international revenue generation programs for P-8A/I, Triton and Global Hawk ISR payload suites for global security, weather monitoring, disaster relief, scientific research, border patrol and port surveillance. Advise executive leadership on long-term strategic direction and new growth opportunities. Develop customer relationships with existing and new customers, including senior company and government agency leaders, to ensure reputation of company is respected. Assemble and execute Advanced Programs business strategies in live with the current business overarching strategy. Build and execute marketing and communications plans to support the specific capture process. Main Achievements As part of the Global Hawk UAS Program, I secured a two-fold victory of winning Congressional support for the program, as well as bringing jobs and economic development to the Red River Valley Region in North Dakota and Minnesota. Ensured consensus among Grand Forks Base Realignment Impact Committee, the University of North Dakota, the UND Aerospace Foundation and the Northland Aerospace Foundation. Coordinated partnerships to launch the Northland Community and Technical College’s UAS technician training program, with a first class graduated in 2012, and with an estimated reduction of personnel costs of 40%.

Education

• Southern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

  1985 — 1987