I have been around Government Contracting, General Contracting and 8(a) small businesses all my life.
After I graduated from George Mason University in 2001, I worked as a Government Contractor for a 8(a) certified firm for 3 years as a Web Developer, I didn't like the idea of being stuck in a cubicle, so in 2004 I bought a small piece of the share in a recently 8(a) certified IT firm, and went to work as their Vice President of Business Development. I successfully marketed the company to various government agencies in the DC metro region and was awarded contracts with the Department of Transportation and Department of State, Overseas Building Operations.
In 2004, I decided to start my own government contracting company, and in September 2004, QSS International Inc was born. Over the past decade, as President of QSS International I have steadily grown the company from $100K in revenue the first year to $10M+ in revenue and over 20+ employees. In 2010 QSS International received its 8(a) certification from the SBA. Along the way, QSS International has been listed on the INC 500's of Fastest Growing Companies in America for 3 years in a row (2010, 2011, 2012).
QSS International has received many letters of appreciation from the U.S. Army and Navy for its outstanding performance at Fort Belvoir, Fort Meade, and Quantico Marine Corps Base.
Over the years I have developed superior leadership, organizational and communication skills, and I particularly excel in team building, decision-making, and problem-solving.