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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

🇧🇩Sylhet, Bangladesh$28/hr100% JSS5.00 (8)Since Apr 2017

Earnings and projects

MRR
$651

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#66,807 / 412k
🇧🇩Country#1,534 / 15.0k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $3.9k

Total earnings
$12k

Billed in all: $13k

World#178,913 / 412k
🇧🇩Country#5,780 / 15.0k
Per project
$774

$651 in the last 6 months

World#144,356 / 412k
🇧🇩Country#2,855 / 15.0k
Projects, last 6 months
6

Across 7 contracts

71% fixed29% hourly
World#34,405 / 412k
🇧🇩Country#1,961 / 15.0k
Projects in all
16

Across 20 contracts

75% fixed25% hourly
World#155,087 / 412k
🇧🇩Country#9,492 / 15.0k

Earnings, last 30 days

$12.7kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$12.4k$12.6k$12.8k$13.0kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 12% in Real-Time Bidding

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. 3Advertising Bidding23 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 13%
  2. #7Real-Time Bidding58 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 12%
  3. #25Operational Plan146 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 17%
  4. #44Compliance Consultation253 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 17%
  5. #53Bidding245 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #2Top 22%
  6. #53Request for Proposal235 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #1Top 23%
  7. #55Government Procurement208 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #2Top 26%
  8. #75RFP Writing296 freelancers · 🇧🇩 #2Top 25%