Shahnewaz C.
GovCon Business Development | SOP & Operation | Digital Marketing Ops
I’m Shahewaz a Virtual Executive Assistant and Government Contracting Specialist with 10+ years driving growth, operational excellence, and multimillion‑dollar wins for startups, MBEs, and established firms across NY, NJ, CA—and beyond. 🔹 What I Do for You End‑to‑End GovCon Support – I guide you through SAM.gov registration, SBA/M/WBE certifications, PTAC outreach, Sources Sought, RFP/RFQ/IDIQ capture, proposal writing, and on‑time submission. Virtual Executive & Operations Management – I set up and optimize Slack, Asana, G Suite/Drive, Grasshopper, GoHighLevel CRM, HubSpot, and more to streamline your workflows and communications. Proposal & Bid Excellence – From compliance matrices and solution narratives to pricing models with built‑in profit margins, I craft responses that win. I’ve grown one MBE client from 2 to 7 legal entities and secured NYS, CA, and TX government contracts. Process Documentation & Training – Every quote, onboarding step, and gov‑contract workflow is meticulously mapped, documented, and handed off—so you can scale confidently. 🔹 Key Achievements 7× Entity Growth – As Operations Manager, expanded an MBE’s footprint from 2 to 7 distinct business lines across NY & NJ. Multistate GovCon Wins – Led capture efforts that secured 10+ contracts (NYS, CA, TX), including a major RFP from the Department of Social Services. Startup-to‑Scale Expertise – Launched 5 service companies (cleaning, staffing, medical support), recruited and trained global teams (Bangladesh, USA, Pakistan), and delivered first‑client win with just $100 in Facebook ads. Certifications & Registrations – Managed and obtained PANYNJ, SBE, SWaM, LHCSA, NHTD, NYS M/WBE, CAGE codes, and multiple NAICS mappings. 🔹 Tools & Frameworks GovCon Platforms – SAM.gov, BidNet, GovWin, PTAC, BidNetDirect, GSA eBuy, FedBizOpps Project & CRM – Asana, Slack, G Suite, Shared Drive, Grasshopper, GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Zoho Proposal Methods – CMMI‑informed capture planning, Shipley/APMP best practices, compliance matrices, executive summaries, price proposals 🔹 Why Work With Me Holistic “Virtual COO” Mindset – I don’t just complete tasks; I build repeatable systems that free you to focus on strategy and growth. Data‑Driven & Detail‑Obsessed – Every process is measured, documented, and improved—no loose ends. Client‑First Philosophy – I prioritize transparent, genuine advice—even if it means walking away from low‑ROI tasks. NOTE: I PRIORITIZE GENUINE ADVICE, EVEN IF IT MEANS LOSING CLIENTS! 🔹 Ready to Win Your Next Contract? Let’s discuss how I can streamline your operations, strengthen your proposals, and help you capture more government and private‑sector opportunities. ⇨ Click “Invite to Interview” or message me now to schedule a quick discovery chat. — Shahnawaz
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $3.9k
Billed in all: $12,681$13k
$651 in the last 6 months
Across 7 contracts
Across 20 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 12% in Real-Time Bidding
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- Advertising Bidding23 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 13%🇧🇩#1 of 3
- #7Real-Time Bidding58 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 12%🇧🇩#1 of 2
- #25Operational Plan146 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 17%🇧🇩#1 of 3
- #44Compliance Consultation253 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 17%🇧🇩#1 of 3
- #53Bidding245 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #2Top 22%🇧🇩#2 of 6
- #53Request for Proposal235 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 23%🇧🇩#1 of 7
- #55Government Procurement208 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #2Top 26%🇧🇩#2 of 7
- #75RFP Writing296 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #2Top 25%🇧🇩#2 of 5