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Chianna Bono

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Dynamic Portfolio and Account Executive who excels in engaging with clients, projects, and competitive opportunity landscape to align delivery and account revenue growth to tailored goals and objectives. Strong knowledge and understanding of federal contracting from both an operational and business development capacity, with proven track record of driving organic business growth in both mission support and IT services. Key experience includes overseeing a 17+ prime federal contract portfolio, managing multiple contracts up to $50m, capturing mission and IT pipelines of $3b+, and driving $100m+ in contract revenue within a year. Skilled Business Development leader offering [Number] years of experience in leading operations and enhancing revenue. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding sales and revenue objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Director of Growth

BRMi
2024.04 - Current
  • Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
  • Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
  • Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
  • Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
  • Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence within the organization.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.

Business Development Manager

RP Pro Services
2022.07 - 2023.03
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
  • Facilitated regular communication with clients to ensure their needs were met, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
  • Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.

HHS Account Executive

T-Rex Solutions, LLC
2021.06 - 2022.07
  • Health and Human Services (HHS) Account Executive responsible for all pipeline, capture, and growth activity as a breakthrough market on behalf of a top federal IT/Cloud services provider
  • Leads key business development activities in support of a $3b+ IT modernization pipeline
  • Successfully developed and delivered 5-year HHS account plan to roadmap tailored account success as defined by T-Rex growth strategy and revenue goals
  • Account plan includes key stakeholder engagement strategy, partner engagement strategy, relevant sub-agency targets based on T-Rex core competencies, breakdown of HHS relevant goals and spend, competitive landscape, and critical actions and goals for each year
  • Establishes critical customer and partner relationships to advance HHS intimacy.
  • Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales strategies to drive new business.
  • Established long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers within client organizations, solidifying the company''s reputation as a trusted partner in their respective industries.
  • Attended networking events to build relationships and identify sales opportunities.

Portfolio Manager and HHS Account Executive

Highlight Technologies
2019.10 - 2021.06
  • HHS Account Executive responsible for all pipeline, capture, and growth activity with $100 million revenue increase within a single fiscal year
  • Built, tailored, and aligned HHS account pipeline (currently driving capture for $1B through 2024) with intended direction of company by strategically pursuing high value work to meet targeted goals and metrics
  • Performed proactive outreach and relationship management with existing and desired customers and teaming partners to foster company positioning for award
  • Responsible for initial interface and oversight in direct support of Highlight’s Professional and Mission Support Services portfolio (17+ multi-million-dollar contracts) across multiple agencies including USAID, HHS, and SBA
  • Direct manager for USAID Bureau for Policy, Planning, and Learning (PPL) contract with 40+ employees and ceiling value of $50 million, USDA Office of Inspector General (OIG), and HHS Office of Head Start.

Delivery Support Specialist

Highlight Technologies
2018.01 - 2019.10
  • Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Account Lead who advanced account growth by performing analysis on all aspects of competitive landscape, advancing relationships with key stakeholders, and identifying opportunities for capture and award
  • Utilized marketing intelligence platforms (GovWin, FPDS, Bloomberg) to identify qualified opportunities; responsible for prioritization of opportunities to build robust account pipeline
  • Performed research and analysis on agency-strategic goals and objectives; utilized information for bid/no bid decision-making, past performance and proposal enhancement
  • Engaged with clients and project staff to monitor, plan, and refine services
  • Fostered transparency through reporting and managing of deliverables
  • Lead monthly program review cycle to assess performance, compliance, and risk of assigned projects
  • Reconciled financials on projects related to travel and invoices; successfully streamlined travel request and submission process across projects
  • Facilitated recruiting across all contracts.

Education

B.A. - Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Community and Organizational Conflict

George Mason University
01.2017

Skills

  • Strategic account planning
  • Program management & service delivery
  • Corporate initiative advancement
  • Campaign design
  • Mediation, facilitation, and negotiation practices
  • Data analysis
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Marketing intelligence platforms (GovWin, Bloomberg, FPDS)
  • Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Twitter Instagram)
  • SharePoint
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Organizational Development
  • Pipeline Development
  • Prospecting skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development

Certification

  • Shipley Associates Training for Opportunity Ownership
  • ISO 9001:2015 Training, Innovative Quality Products and Systems, 2018
  • CMMI for Services Training and Certification, Leading Edge Process Consultants, 2017
  • ITIL v3 Foundations

Associations

American Council for Technology Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Associate Graduate, Class of 2019

Internships Volunteer Positions

  • Intern, 2016, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), Alexandria, VA, Performed government data analysis to determine opportunities for coalition benefit. Conducted research to identify gaps and potential areas of member growth based on analysis of membership benefit appeal. Served as creative lead for 'Member-Get-A-Member (MGM)' campaign. Authored web and email publications to highlight changes in individual membership categories.
  • Intern, 2013, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, Alexandria, VA, Audited courses during CADCA's Mid-Year Training Institute to improve future training. Created a recruitment database for CADCA's 'Training of Trainers' program. Provided analysis and input for Training and Technical Assistance Department of most eligible employee candidates. Conducted research in the field of conflict resolution to create 'Research into Action' publication, designed to provide coalition members with strategies to minimize and resolve inter-coalition conflict. Created new training concepts, successfully incorporated into CADCA's courses on coalition.
  • Volunteer, 2010, 2011, A Broader View, Arusha, Tanzania, Served as a live-in English teacher for children of the Living Water Children's Centre. Devised language-based curriculums for future use by volunteers. Tended to general child-care needs. Assisted in food and medical supply for community members with HIV and AIDS.
  • Intern, 2010, U.S. House Minority Leader, Representative Kevin McCarthy, Conducted research to offer synopsis on relevant issues, both domestically and within Congressman McCarthy’s district. Served as tour guide of U.S Capitol. Tended to constituent phone calls. Attended briefings to provide summary and analysis to staff.

Office Phone

703.539.0423

Clearance

Active Secret Clearance

Affiliations

  • ACT-IAC Associates

Timeline

Senior Director of Growth

BRMi
2024.04 - Current

Business Development Manager

RP Pro Services
2022.07 - 2023.03

HHS Account Executive

T-Rex Solutions, LLC
2021.06 - 2022.07

Portfolio Manager and HHS Account Executive

Highlight Technologies
2019.10 - 2021.06

Delivery Support Specialist

Highlight Technologies
2018.01 - 2019.10

B.A. - Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Community and Organizational Conflict

George Mason University
  • Shipley Associates Training for Opportunity Ownership
  • ISO 9001:2015 Training, Innovative Quality Products and Systems, 2018
  • CMMI for Services Training and Certification, Leading Edge Process Consultants, 2017
  • ITIL v3 Foundations
Chianna Bono