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I am a results-driven executive with 20+ years of leadership in management, business development, and operational excellence across public and private sectors. I specialize in federal contracting, tech services, cybersecurity, and IT modernization, and I excel at scaling businesses, driving multimillion-dollar growth, and leading high-performing teams while managing P&L. I am passionate about building strategic partnerships and ecosystems, delivering high-impact client value, and turning ambitious visions into concrete outcomes. I thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring teams to adopt innovative practices, optimize operations, and accelerate market expansion.…I am a results-driven executive with 20+ years of leadership in management, business development, and operational excellence across public and private sectors. I specialize in federal contracting, tech services, cybersecurity, and IT modernization, and I excel at scaling businesses, driving multimillion-dollar growth, and leading high-performing teams while managing P&L. I am passionate about building strategic partnerships and ecosystems, delivering high-impact client value, and turning ambitious visions into concrete outcomes. I thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring teams to adopt innovative practices, optimize operations, and accelerate market expansion.

Debra Dhira Bluestone

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I am a results-driven executive with 20+ years of leadership in management, business development, and operational excellence across public and private sectors. I specialize in federal contracting, tech services, cybersecurity, and IT modernization, and I excel at scaling businesses, driving multimillion-dollar growth, and leading high-performing teams while managing P&L. I am passionate about building strategic partnerships and ecosystems, delivering high-impact client value, and turning ambitious visions into concrete outcomes. I thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring teams to adopt innovative practices, optimize operations, and accelerate market expansion.…I am a results-driven executive with 20+ years of leadership in management, business development, and operational excellence across public and private sectors. I specialize in federal contracting, tech services, cybersecurity, and IT modernization, and I excel at scaling businesses, driving multimillion-dollar growth, and leading high-performing teams while managing P&L. I am passionate about building strategic partnerships and ecosystems, delivering high-impact client value, and turning ambitious visions into concrete outcomes. I thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring teams to adopt innovative practices, optimize operations, and accelerate market expansion.

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I am a results-driven executive with 20+ years of leadership in management, business development, and operational excellence across public and private sectors. I specialize in federal contracting, tech services, cybersecurity, and IT modernization, and I excel at scaling businesses, driving multimillion-dollar growth, and leading high-performing teams while managing P&L.

I am passionate about building strategic partnerships and ecosystems, delivering high-impact client value, and turning ambitious visions into concrete outcomes. I thrive in cross-functional environments and enjoy mentoring teams to adopt innovative practices, optimize operations, and accelerate market expansion.

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Work Experience

Director Business Development at Communications Resource, Inc. (CRI)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Develop pipeline and deliver growth through strategic business development, high-level client engagement, and targeted capture efforts for federal and civilian markets. Oversee full capture lifecycle and manage cross-department alignment to support BD goals.

Vice President, Business Development at MSM Technology

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Key executive responsible for corporate growth, strategy, and market leadership. Managed a pipeline exceeding $500M in federal contracts, led capture efforts, proposals, and partnerships; expanded market presence in cybersecurity, IT modernization, and cloud services.

Senior Business Development Manager, National Security Solutions at Amentum/PAE

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022

Led national security solutions business development, driving new customer acquisition and strategic partnerships in the federal sector. Managed high-value opportunities up to $500M and guided market expansion across agencies.

Federal Services Lead at IBM

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Spearheaded large-scale transformation projects for federal agencies, leading cross-functional teams in IT optimization, cloud services, and data modernization. Drove significant pipeline and awards, strengthening IBM’s federal presence.

Principal at Blue Ocean Advisory Group

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Founded and led a consulting practice advising clients on business development, marketing strategies, and government relations with a focus on security, IT, and surveillance industries.

Director of Business Development at Chenega Corporation

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

Led BD efforts to secure multimillion-dollar service contracts across defense and homeland security sectors; developed and executed capture strategies and client engagement plans.

Music & Movement Instructor at Ace Integration Head Start

January 1, 2015 - Present

Developed and delivered music and movement curriculum for Head Start program; integrated arts therapy techniques; collaborated with educators to support early childhood development.

Teaching Artist / Festival Participant at Teachers College at Columbia NYCDOE VSA Arts Festival

January 1, 2010 - Present

Led inclusive arts activities and performances as part of the VSA Arts Festival, engaging students in music and arts education.

Teacher / Music Therapist at Love a Lot Preschool

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Early childhood music and movement education; classroom integration.

Teacher / Music Therapist at Moonsoup Learning Center

January 1, 2008 - Present

Designed and implemented music-centered curriculum for early learners.

Teaching Artist / Music Therapist at Hospital Schools District 75, Sunshine Hospital

January 1, 2008 - Present

Provided music-based therapy and education in hospital setting.

Teaching Artist / Music Therapist at Hospital Schools, District 75, Kingsbrook Hospital

January 1, 2008 - Present

Delivered therapeutic music activities within hospital schools to support developmental goals.

Teaching Artist / Music Therapist at Arts Horizons

January 1, 2008 - Present

Provided music therapy and arts-based instruction to diverse student populations.

Teaching Artist at Public School 94

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Arts-based teaching artist supporting classroom learning.

Teaching Artist at John A. Colman Hospital School

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Therapeutic arts programming in hospital school environment.

Teaching Artist at Rebecca School

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Supportive arts education for diverse learners in a specialized setting.

Chief Operating Officer at Aralia Systems, Inc.

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008

Led all operational aspects of international expansion in the surveillance technology industry; managed product development, marketing, and sales across multiple markets; oversaw significant government/contracts activity.

Teacher at Hawthorne School

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

General education teaching role with arts integration.