Gretchen M. B.

Experience

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  State of Maryland

  May 2004 - Jun 2006

  Project Mgmt/Business Analyst
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  Distributed Solutions, Inc.

  Jul 2006 - Apr 2014

  Project Manager & Proposal Manager

  - Managed all aspects of proposal development (proposal writing, editing, illustration, production efforts, etc.) from assignment and receipt of RFP, through delivery and receipt by the customer.Analyzed solicitations (RFP, RFQ, RFI, etc.) in conjunction with other customer requirements, and determine final document structure.- Prepared detailed proposal plans, outlines, schedules and compliance matrices for assigned pursuits.- Coordinated and lead major proposal meeting events, such as kick-off meetings, solution strategy meetings, and reviews. Arranged facilities, communicating with participants, and preparing necessary materials.- Lead effective storyboarding and development of strategic win themes and discriminators.- Developed targeted questions and interviewed technical and program management staff to extract critical information necessary to develop technical, management, and past performance volumes.- Provided detailed guidance to proposal writers/contributors and subcontractors.- Worked with proposal coordinators, editors, and graphics specialists to meet established deliverables and production deadlines.- Managed writing assignments and receipt of all proposal materials with authors and teaming partners in accordance with the proposal timeline.- Ensured proposal center processes are followed, standard style guide is used, and documents are submitted in accordance with established criteria.- Collected and edited proposal materials to ensure compliance.- Communicated proposal-related requirements and status with senior management.- Monitored and remaining current on all amendments and modifications to the solicitation- Prepared, researched, and wrote compliant, persuasive proposal text in the areas of qualifications, experience, staffing, technical responses, and resumes.- Participated in and provided input during proposal development, i.e. theme and strategy development.Performed other BD duties as needed and assigned Show less

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  DIGITALSPEC - A Native Hawaiian Organization - NHO 8(a)

  Jan 2010 - now

  Director - Federal Services

  DIGITALSPEC is a SBA 8(a) Certified Company and a leading provider of management and systems integration consulting services to Federal, State & Local & Commercial Clients. Delivers true business value and return on investment leveraging 50 years of combined business and IT experience, deep domain expertise, and rich technical knowledge. Work collaboratively with clients to unleash the power and information within their own organizations to achieve sustainable business advantage.Serves variety of industries to solve client’s complex business problems and deliver technology solutions that produce optimal business results.Leads Proposal initiatives and Capture Managementwww.digitalspec.netSBA 8(a) Certified 2010 - 2019GSA IT 70 Cotract Holder GS-35F-0435XCIO-SP35 year ITS-BPA - OPM5 year Financial Management (BPA) - CFTC Show less

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  CHAAND SOLUTIONS LLC

  Jan 2016 - now

  Chief Executive Officer
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  RyanshTech | SBA 8(a) Certified | EDWOSB

  Jan 2022 - now

  Chief Operating Officer

  RyanshTech is a trusted SBA-certified 8(a) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Company providing innovative, transformative, and scalable Federal IT solutions to drive mission focused results.As COO, working to design and implement business operations, establish policies that promote company culture and vision, and oversee operations of the company and the work of executives. Leads Proposal initiatives and Capture Managementwww.ryanshtech.comSBA 8(a) Certified 2020 - 2030SBA EDWOSB Show less