Dave Graham is a Business Development Engineer at Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics. He possess expertise in aircraft, aviation, strategy, business planning, contract negotiation and 45 more skills. He is proficient in French. Colleagues describe him as "I began working with Dave in 2005 at Symphony Aircraft Industries, and later became business partners at Gobosh Aviation. Although Dave and I now work in completely different industries, and live in different parts of the country, we remain close friends. Dave is a detail oriented manager and natural born organizer. He's able to dig deep into complex problems, and organize well thought out solutions. During our time working together in the aircraft industry, Dave worked closely with the FAA as well as manufacturers, to develop processes and procedures for aircraft certification and standards compliance. Dave was responsible for negotiating contracts with suppliers both foreign and domestic, and managed all aspects of the importation of aircraft from foreign suppliers. Another asset Dave possesses, is his ability to identify inefficiencies in processes and workflow, and implement effective solutions. He constantly monitors workflow, looking for opportunities for improvement. Dave's calm demeanor is well suited for managing personnel, as well as helping him navigate difficult situations. I believe it's also his demeanor that makes him an effective negotiator. Dave takes the time to listen to what the person on the other side of the table has to say, then only responds once he's fully processed that information. Dave's education and diverse background make him well suited for a variety of work environments. If Dave were still living in the vicinity of my current businesses, I would definitely want him on my team. I wholeheartedly recommend Dave for whatever opportunity he's seeking. " and "I had the pleasure of working with Dave as part of year-long project. My employer was selected by Dave's employer to design and build a new product, and we worked closely from the first RFP emails right through to first production deliveries of the product. Though Dave was technically my "customer", I found that he approached our working relationship as though I were his. He certainly made this the easiest program I'd ever managed. Because of the sizes of our respective companies, we both had to act as "Jacks of many trades". Dave and I were both involved in essentially every aspect of the project, from beginning to end. I found that his competencies in all areas, from vendor selection to contract negotiation, to ongoing management of the program were second to none. Beyond the professional character, Dave has a wonderful personal character. He's truly a joy to interact with, and always gave the impression that he cared about you as a person more than as a business partner. It was truly a pleasure work with Dave, and I can only hope for more opportunities to do so in the future."