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The Bliss Beneath

I write weekly newsletters and articles about personal development. I teach accessible on-line yoga classes.

Writer & Educator

https://www.theblissbeneath.com/

The Phoenix

Yoga Instructor

Aspen Consulting Group Inc.

Contracts Manager

Contracts Navigator, LLC

Provide expertise to small businesses in the federal marketplace with a comprehensive understanding of the government regulatory environment and all facets of contract management for commercial and government areas. 
♣	Provide project life cycle consulting services to include government customer identification, market planning, strategic alliances, business development, proposal writing, contract negotiations, project initiation and staffing, and contract administration.
♣	Create and implement policies and procedures to ensure 100% contract compliance.  
♣	Conduct government contracts training and workshops for small businesses.
♣	Develop and review contractor proposals resulting in a 99% acceptance rate by the government.

Consultant

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation

Directed the activities of 10 Contract Managers at Headquarters and three satellite offices while overseeing all phases of Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract management for approximately $200M in federal contracts annually. Partnered with stakeholders including Senior Management, Business Development, and Engineering to negotiate terms and conditions of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Operating Agreements, Joint Ventures, and Strategic Alliance Agreements. Negotiated contract language and pricing with Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers, DCAA Auditors, Contracts Managers, CEOs, and CFOs. 
♣	Won $150M in new contracts per annum
♣	Collaborated with the Quality Assurance Director to develop a company-wide purchasing procedure compliant with AS9100 and ISO Quality Management Systems eliminate redundancies and streamline purchasing procedures. 
♣	Accelerated the development of contracts, amendments, and Statements of Work (SOW).
♣	Initiated contract closeouts and collected $1M in outstanding dollars per annum.
♣	Instituted a series of internal processes to optimize Strategic Sourcing including gathering market information, developing a supplier portfolio, and managing supplier relationships. Established monthly conference calls, interactive meetings and provided a support system for staff.
♣	Streamlined the Purchase Requisition process by designing and developing a company-first internal purchasing training program. Collaborated with engineering staff to provide a comprehensive inaugural program directed at cross-functional levels of staff.
♣	Maintained repository for supplier contracts.
♣	Identified areas for continuous improvement initiatives for internal contract management processes and contract compliance to company leaders.
♣	Maximized team success through sound hiring, onboarding, training and mentoring while providing opportunities for career development.

Director of Contracts

RDA, Inc.

Assist Owner/President in all aspects of the business including:
Business Development, Program Management, Contract Administration, Proposal Writing, Government Property and Security, DCAA Audit, and Human Resources.
Negotiated with government Program Officials, Contracting Officers, prime contractors, subcontractors regarding
statement of work, delivery dates, cost elements, and fee.
Scheduled and planned project tasks and deliverable items using engineering estimates.
Prepared government vouchers/commercial invoices, resolved problems, and tracked payments.
Computed direct and indirect costs and prepare proposal cost data.
Tracked costs and contract deliverables to assure all contract obligations are met.
Performed quality assurance on technical reports before submittal.
Prepared/supported annual budgeting of direct and indirect labor overhead rates.
Created and provided support data for DCAA annual cost incurred audits.
Developed cost proposal based upon engineering budget sheets on a responsive and timely basis.

DIrector of Administration

Chenega Integrated Services, LLC

Directed a support staff of 9 and two team subcontractors with the budgetary responsibility of $1 million annually for work performed in 5 states.
Achieved outstanding customer service and fully accountable for purchasing, vendor sourcing, tracking financing data, overseeing invoicing and accounting system reconciliation, meeting contract deliverable deadlines for over 183 EPA sites.
Cultivated 100% growth in new work generated under contract.
Upgraded quality of products delivered to customer by reducing labor hours using updated software systems. Mentored and promoted cross-training of professional-level interdisciplinary staff.

Senior Project Manager

CHENEGA OPERATION SERVICES, LLC

Managed the maintenance of 600+ emergency response equipment related to hazardous materials response situations in four different warehouses for the EPA Region 3 Superfund Emergency Response Warehouse.
Selected full-time staff and launched an aggressive corrective action plan to address government statement of work issues and contract terms.
Initiated an emergency response contact network through a combination of in-house staff and subcontractors.
Renegotiated current contract to correct inaccurate government estimate. Adjustments in Other Direct Costs and Labor Hours resulted.

Senior Project Manager and Consultant

CLEANMASTER SERVICE, INC

Initiated day-to-day operations of marketing, obtained and maintained new business clients.
Interfaced with corporate, retail, hotel, university operations directors and general contractors.
Authored contract winning proposals, negotiated terms and conditions with customers and subcontractors.
Directed, tracked and managed subcontracted crews in over 250 retail sites.
Developed, implemented and customized maintenance plans based on architectural blueprints.
Provided superior customer service, and performed and made outsourcing decisions regarding bookkeeping, accounting,
and logistical tracking.

Owner and manager

I write about using work as a tool for transformation based on my 40 years of experience. I also teach yoga classes and write about yoga philosophy on my newsletter https://ilonagoanos.substack.com/.

Ilona Goanos

Stand Together

Human Resources Leader

Prison Yoga Project

Co Executive Director

National Program Director

•	Lead in all aspects of the training, leadership, and support of East Coast Program Managers.
•	Oversee financial matters for the region spending, oversee budgets.
•	Establish, monitor, and assess KPIs and OKRS in order to identify and address areas in need of improvement. Including but limited to new member & volunteer growth, current member & volunteer retention and engagement.
•	Maintain a strong acquisition pipeline through effective marketing campaigns as well as recruit and manage volunteers.
•	Provide yoga and meditation leadership while developing of yoga and meditation staff and program offerings.
•	Acquire top talent for positions, implement measures to increase employee retention, and manage HR related issues.
•	Develop innovative strategies and guide teams through executing plans with the goal of expanding the business.  
•	Initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization.
•	Plan the programs from start to completion, including deadlines, milestones, processes, and budgets.
•	Discover methods for enhancing efficiency and productivity of both procedures and people.
•	Apply change, risk, and resource management principles when needed.
•	Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.

Regional Program Director

•	Achieved measurable success in presiding over all activities of NJ, PA, NYC and FL Program Managers.
•	Accountable for monitoring and evaluating region financials, ensuring continued sustainability.
•	Led all facets of KPIs, member prospecting, and marketing. 
•	Provided comprehensive training, mentorship, and motivation to virtual yoga and meditation instructors
•	Contributed extensively to program development, strategy, and execution in a virtual environment.
•	Established standards for performance, measured progress towards goals, and communicated results to stakeholders.
•	Worked with marketing teams to develop new program offerings based on market trends and client needs.
•	Managed complex, multi-faceted projects that required extensive planning, coordination, and communication with multiple departments.

Senior Program Manager & Senior Yoga Instructor

Root to Rise

FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, YOGA & MEDITATION TEACHER
•	Deliver expert support to clients during the practice of yoga and guided meditation, empowering them to meet their goals.
•	Promote the mission and vision of the organization with facilities and community partners.
•	Provide comprehensive training to teaching and administration staff and establish policies and procedures for daily operations. 
•	Pilot fundraising activities, generate grant applications, and implement outreach and wellness programs.

Executive Director

I am a seasoned professional with 18+ years of program management and team leadership experience in diverse sectors. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for yoga and meditation instruction, as well as for talent acquisition and client engagement, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company growth and expansion throughout my career. Professional focal points include program coordination, business development, staff education, creative marketing, financial management, operations management, and strategic planning. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and prioritization skills, as well as critical thinking, problem solving, best practices, and process optimization to support efficiency and optimal results. 

Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, well-being and managerial expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver desirable results for both the company and the client.

I am interested in contacting former colleagues and managers, as well as other professionals in my field. Feel free to contact me through this profile if you wish to connect.

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