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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

Blueprint Strategies Inc.

Over the last 15+ years, I've empowered entrepreneurs, executives, and creative leaders and partnered with iconic brands like Scotiabank, Bank of Montreal, BMW Group Canada, PwC, Fortis Inc. and many others.

The credentials that underpin my coaching prowess include Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) designation and Certified Neuroscience Transformational Coach (CNTC) designations, Solutions Focused Brief Coaching, Somatic & Trauma Informed Coaching, Equine Facilitation, Conscious Connected Breathwork, and more. 

My stage & performance training includes Heroic Public Speaking Grad I & II, Improv training through Second City and Tightrope Improv, The Co-Active Institute’s Leadership program, Toastmasters, and more. 

However, it’s my diverse life experiences truly allow me to connect deeply with my audience, whether in an intimate coaching session or on a grand stage.

I transformed adversity into strength, becoming my own muse. Today, I use my story & training to ignite resilience, guiding executives, entrepreneurs, and artists to unleash their unique potential and live a Big Life!

My insights have been showcased in esteemed publications & platforms like The Financial Post, CNN, The Social, Breakfast Television, CHCH Morning, to name a few.

Founder & President

Parachute Executive Coaching

Parachute Executive Coaching is a team of certified executive coaches who have their own direct experiences as highly successful corporate executives and entrepreneurs. I'm part of Parachute’s vast network of highly trained and skilled coaches focused on working with C-suite leaders, senior executives, and high potential leaders.

Executive Coach

Duke Corporate Education

Working with expert program designers, directors and managers, Duke Corporate Education brings experiential leadership development offerings to life for corporate clients looking to elevate how leaders think, connect, relate and lead in the 21st Century. I work with Duke as a part of their exceptional team network of global thinkers and facilitators.

Global Educator/Facilitator

Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions

Knightsbridge works with organizations to help them seamlessly execute their strategy through people. Teams of experienced specialists in Leadership & Talent Development, Executive Search & Recruitment, Career Development & Transition, and Workforce Management provide integrated solutions to organizations across Canada. I worked with clients in the Executive Career Transition and Career Management practice areas, and was a recipient of the annual Knightsbridge Leadership Award in 2006.

Consultant, Career Solutions Practice

The Bedford Consulting Group

The Bedford Consulting Group is Canada's fastest growing privately held executive search and talent strategy company. I supported business development and search execution for two of the three partners, and provided administrative staff supervision.

Executive Sales Support

Leadership is a lifestyle, and leading with excellence begins with personal mastery. 

The more energy you invest in discovering, integrating, and liberating the most authentic, daring, and conscious version of you – the more your capacity to live a Big Life grows. 

Life is a blend of plot twists & possibilities. Amidst its complexities, each of us possesses the innate power to lead and create our destiny. Through every high and low, I give unfiltered guidance on crafting a life that aligns with your deepest desires.

These days, I focus my energy and attention in two main areas:

SPEAKING & FACILITATION:

My speeches & leadership development sessions are soul-stirring experiences that kick conventional wisdom to the curb. 

At the heart of my message is a belief: leadership transcends mere business strategies. It demands a deep introspection into our influences, our past, and our ongoing impact. It calls for a continual evolution of our emotional spectrum, leadership styles, and self-expression.

My talks inform and transform, leaving attendees with insights and tools to craft a life they never dreamt possible. With a foundation grounded in both personal triumphs and professional success, I guide audiences beyond the clichés to find their courage and their truth. 

I work skillfully with live group dynamics, creating an environment for participants to take personal risks and expand their leadership range. Every moment is designed to challenge perceptions, push boundaries, and redefine what it means to find purpose in life. 

1:1 COACHING:

While I spend a lot of time speaking these days, coaching will always be part of who I am, and I work with individuals on a select basis.

Drawing from positive psychology, coaching, neuroscience, somatics, modern spirituality, nature, the multidisciplinary science of sustainable high performance, and my journey recovering from cPTSD, I engage people in thought provoking conversations that empower and help them dramatically expand and improve their capacity, clarity, and confidence. 

As your coach, I’ll bring the full power of my business acumen, coach wisdom, and creative intuition & stand behind you as your backstop, guide, and mentor to help you show up for your life in profoundly new and more useful ways. 


For more information about working with me, please send a DM or visit www.kendrareddy.com

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