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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/

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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

Aspire Higher

At Aspire Higher, the focus is on helping you craft better careers. 
* I provide tailored guidance for getting you into elite colleges, graduate schools and business schools.
* I can help you in navigating your career journeys and tackle struggles you face as a leader
* I help you design a meaningful and fulfilling life using "Design Your Life" Methodology

Chief  Consultant 

CareerLabs

I head the Operations & Service Delivery, Service Design & New Product Development functions at CareerLabs, the go-to place for all your career needs!  We help college students and working professionals design their perfect careers. Whether you choose to pursue higher education or wish to tackle campus placements, CareerLabs has all the solutions for helping you prepare for a long career.

Co-founder

BYJU'S (Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.)

Assistant Vice President

Started Admissions Consulting Services at BYJU’s in 2015 by developing services, marketing and operations 
Independently proved feasibility of services in 2016 and built a team of 15 for overseeing operations in 2017 
Achieved a growth rate of 10x in 2017 in revenues with a 5x increase in customers by optimizing sales and services 
Advised applicants for graduate schools & B-Schools with a success rate of 100% for 2017 application season

Consultant  & Founder - Admissions Consulting Services Division

MathWorks

Senior Training Engineer

University of Michigan Department of Mechanical Engineering

Simulation engineer in charge of the study of vehicle-structure interaction for the NIST Smart Bridge Project conducted to evaluate new methodologies for smart monitoring to ensure longer bridge life

Conducted a week-long advanced training course “Study of design and operation of HiL system for ESC” for participants from industry

Research Associate

University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute

Simulation engineer for the design and Implementation of Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) Simulation System for Evaluation of Control Performance of Heavy Truck ESC

Implemented a driver model that simulates lane-keeping most efficiently with enhanced steering control using a combination of open-loop and closed-loop steering maneuvers

Graduate Student Research Assistant

Mechanical Simulation Corporation

Assessed the market needs for Mechanical Simulation’s suite of vehicle dynamics simulation software (like CarSim®, TruckSim®, etc.) in India and developed a suitable marketing strategy to help expand Mechanical Simulation’s customer base in India
Developed technical training packages for the software using Instruction Design Methodology and designed seminars and training sessions

Technical Applications and Marketing Consultant

TVS Motor Company Ltd.

In charge of design, analysis, development and testing of vehicle systems for 3-wheeler project that involved extensive simulation and analysis of alternative concepts, NPD implementation and use of various design tools

Member R&D, Advanced Engineering Group

I wear multiple hats-  a coach, a consultant and an executive!  

In my Admissions Consultant role,  I have helped many get into their dream universities  & programs, in varied domains ranging from every stream of engineering to the arts, humanities & social sciences as well. I love working with clients as they navigate through the complex maze of the application process. With proven expertise in content strategy and helping people make decisions through the highly complex Graduate and B-School application process, many of my clients have got into the top 10 programs in the world for their respective fields. The best part of my job is  the conversations I get to have with my clients and my talented team members. 

In my other role as an Executive and Leadership Coach, I work with the top C-Suite  for improving  leadership behavior and effecting a sustained change. My team-based coaching approach leads to highly motivated teams and benefits organizations immensely.

It is my life's mission to help millions achieve their dream careers. My journey has just begun!

***Please note, all opinions & write-ups posted here are mine and do not reflect any of my affiliations, professional or otherwise, unless explicitly stated!

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