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CHERIEN ABOU-HARB

Reston,VA

Summary

Experienced Proposal Coordinator with over six years of expertise managing complex, high-value federal proposal efforts across the full proposal lifecycle. Skilled in interpreting solicitation requirements, developing compliant response strategies, and leading cross-functional teams under tight deadlines. Proven ability to coordinate design, production, and digital delivery with precision and consistency. Recognized for driving proposal success through strategic planning, stakeholder communication, and deep institutional knowledge of Deloitte’s GPS standards. APMP-certified professional with a strong track record of quality, responsiveness, and impact across multiple sectors. Known for delivering results on mission-critical pursuits, while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Lead Specialist, GPS

Deloitte
Washington, DC
07.2022 - 07.2025
  • Coordinated 30+ must-win proposal for Deloitte, providing strategic and tactical guidance to senior leadership and client service teams. Simultaneously managed multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Acted as a central liaison throughout the entire proposal development lifecycle, managing complex solicitation requirements (including large GWACs, IDIQs, multi-phase proposals, and oral presentations) while developing and maintaining all proposal management artifacts.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration by coordinating proposal support functions (e.g., contracts, subcontracts, graphic design, compliance, desktop publishing (DTP), competitive intelligence, QRM), and facilitating color team reviews, all while ensuring compliant, on-time, and high-quality proposal delivery.
  • Built and maintained compliance tracking tools for major federal contracts such as GSA OASIS+ (no ceiling), DOS Evolve FC3 ($2.5B), NASA SEWP VI ($60B), and COMET II ($1B), ensuring RFP interpretation and tracking aligned with internal and federal guidelines.
  • Conducted onboarding and training for new staff in Pursuit Coordinator and Pursuit Manager roles, including standard operating procedures, Deloitte GPS methodology, and proposal best practices.
  • Acted as the Pursuit Manager for two proposals in the past year, including a winning bid for the PBGC account ($20M).
  • Earned APMP Foundation Certification, demonstrating a commitment to continued growth in federal proposal development and industry standards.
  • Initiated and organized a Civil Pursuit Coordinator working group, compiling best practices from across departments to create accessible job aids with links to key tools, templates, and resources.
  • Facilitated Proposal 101 and 102 sessions for account teams; the most recent session reached over 400 attendees, showcasing strong communication and training capabilities.
  • Completed multiple desktop publishing training sessions, supporting document formatting, template application, and digital delivery requirements.
  • Actively supported the National MENA initiative, helping to launch a nationwide mentor/mentee program, demonstrating team leadership and inclusion efforts.
  • Coordinated speakers and facilitated biweekly meetings for the PCOE, and organized team-building activities to foster community and collaborative culture.
  • Joined the Community of Practice (COP) team in January and produced three sector-wide calls, enhancing internal knowledge sharing and engagement.
  • In collaboration with Civil Pursuit Coordinator colleagues, developed Quad charts in February 2024, leading to the identification of Civil as the top-performing sector (Civil sales +38% YoY, pipeline up 41% to $15.04B). This method was adopted organization-wide, showing impact beyond immediate responsibilities.
  • Recipient of three awards for outstanding performance in 2025, highlighting recognized excellence in proposal coordination and leadership.
  • Won the Deloitte Rosslyn Volleyball tournament two years in a row (because teamwork also happens on the court).

Business Development Coordinator

Amentum/PAE
Arlington, VA
12.2019 - 06.2022
  • Managed consultants, preparation, solutioning, and delivery of high-quality, compliant responses for USAID capture efforts.
  • Coordinated up to seven multilateral stakeholders per proposal to ensure timely submission of technical writing, teaming agreements, and synchronization of the technical approach for over twenty proposals.
  • Aided in establishing commercial legal entities in foreign jurisdictions for the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) contract in Mexico, Ukraine, Somalia, Kosovo, Colombia, and Bosnia, with the Department of Justice.
  • Managed a four-person team responsible for over 22 subcontractors for the Georgia Statewide Alternate Care Facility during the emergency COVID-19 response, with subcontracts valued at $12 million annually.
  • Created a forum to highlight women’s contributions to government contracting by identifying candidate success stories, interviewing subjects, authoring communications, and ultimately distributing recognitions company-wide to over 10,000 employees.
  • Utilized industry research tools (e.g., Sam.gov, GovWin) to monitor pipeline opportunities and determine prioritization based on value and conversion rates.
  • Awarded multiple exemplary service recognitions for COVID-19 pandemic emergency response operations.

Legal Administrative Assistant

University of Georgia Environmental Law Dept. & River Basin Center
Athens, GA
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Organized interns to perform administrative tasks to assist in legal efforts to aid in the restoration of a local watershed.
  • Used LexisNexis and other search tools to conduct legal research that contributed to the success of Supreme Court case #142 – Florida vs. Georgia.

Education

BS - Environmental Health Science, Global Health

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
01.2018

Skills

  • Proposal management and coordination
  • Technical presentation
  • Proposal writing
  • Grant writing
  • Project management
  • International business development
  • Compliance review
  • Project coordination
  • Team leadership
  • Desktop publishing and editing
  • DFx certified
  • APMP Foundation certified

Accomplishments

  • Outstanding Performance Award (2025)
  • Applause Award (2025)
  • Applause Award (2025)
  • Outstanding Performance Award for Growth Planning (2024)
  • Applause Award (2023)
  • Applause Award (2022)

Certification

  • DFx Certification (Live), Deloitte, Rosslyn, Va, 2022
  • APMP Foundation Certification, Rosslyn, Va, 2024

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Swedish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr Lead Specialist, GPS

Deloitte
07.2022 - 07.2025

Business Development Coordinator

Amentum/PAE
12.2019 - 06.2022

Legal Administrative Assistant

University of Georgia Environmental Law Dept. & River Basin Center
01.2018 - 12.2019

BS - Environmental Health Science, Global Health

University of Georgia

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