Jolisa Collins

About Jolisa Collins

I am the Founder and CEO of GovStrat Solutions, Inc, a government contracting firm built to deliver reliable, compliant solutions to federal, state and local agencies. My focus is simple. Understand the requirement, align the right supplier and execute with speed and precision.My background includes federal SaaS sales, public sector go to market strategy and military service. That combination gives me a practical view of how agencies buy, how vendors position and how deals actually get done. I approach every opportunity with a capture mindset centered on qualification, pricing discipline and clean execution.At GovStrat, I built a multi division contracting platform supported by strong vendor partnerships, structured proposal processes and certification driven positioning. The goal is not volume bidding. The goal is targeted pursuit, competitive offers and repeatable wins.I am known for being direct, responsive and execution focused. I prioritize clarity with buyers, accountability with partners and margin discipline in every quote. I move opportunities forward and keep deals on track.I welcome conversations with manufacturers, distributors, prime contractors and procurement teams who value preparation, professionalism and results.Life\'s Mantras: Growth is Constant Control the ControllablesLet\'s connect and explore how I can contribute to your organization\'s success!

Experience

1. Founder

   Govstrat Solutions, Inc

   May 2025 — Present

   Founded and built a multi-division government contracting company serving federal, state, and local agencies • Established full compliance infrastructure including SAM registration, certifications, and multi-NAICS positioning • Developed and executed end-to-end bid strategy for RFQs/RFPs, from opportunity qualification through submission • Built and managed vendor and manufacturer partnerships to support third-party fulfillment and competitive pricing • Created repeatable proposal and pricing templates to accelerate response speed and margin control • Led capture, sourcing, quoting, and negotiation efforts across medical, laboratory, and infrastructure product categories • Implemented pipeline tracking and opportunity scoring systems to prioritize high-probability bids • Produced capability statements, compliance packages, and buyer-ready marketing materials • Coordinated directly with contracting officers, procurement teams, and supplier reps to drive award readiness • Designed scalable operating model focused on profitable public-sector resale and long-term contract growth

Education

• DeVry University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technical management marketing sales

• Glenn Hills High School

  Diploma

  2004 — 2008

• Clark Atlanta University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Marketing and Sales

  2020 — 2022