Complex public contracts. Delivered from award to closeout.

Lenore Coaching serves as a prime contractor for cities, government agencies, workforce systems, schools, and community organizations. We manage the people, money, compliance, and data, so programs run on time and the results hold up.

Proof at a glance

$1.5M+Contract value managed since 2021
3 yearsConsecutive prime contract administration for the City of Newport News
9 organizationsCities, universities, schools, and nonprofits served
$344,363Payroll administered in 2026
100%Youth and staff paid on time in 2026
14 measuresContract performance measures tracked and reported
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What we manage

We take responsibility for the whole contract, not just one workstream.

Contract administration

Scope, timelines, deliverables, and client coordination

Fiscal administration

Budgets, invoicing, cost reimbursement, and audit support

Payroll and HR

Hiring, background checks, onboarding, and payroll

Vendors and logistics

Vendors, supplies, space, transportation, and events

Compliance and documentation

Contract requirements, records, and closeout

Data and reporting

Collection, analysis, and contract reporting

Case study: City of Newport News

Three years of city contract administration, from award through closeout.

The City of Newport News needed one accountable partner to administer its Youth Career Program. Lenore Coaching managed the contract for 3 straight years, including budgets, payroll, staffing, vendors, compliance, and reporting.

  • Contract administrationManaged scope, timelines, city coordination, and reporting on 14 performance measures.
  • Fiscal administrationManaged $1.48 million in budgets over 3 years, plus invoicing and cost reimbursement with the city.
  • Payroll and HRAdministered $344,363 in 2026 payroll, along with hiring, background checks, and onboarding.
  • OperationsCoordinated vendors, transportation support, supplies, space, training, and events with the city.

In 2026, 100% of youth and staff were paid on time, and 100% of youth set up direct deposit. The program beat its contract goals for completions, employer partners, and credentials.

Guests, catering, and information tables at a program closing event in a large atrium
Closing event logistics, coordinated with the City of Newport News
Twelve staff and partners standing together in front of a Newport News and Brooks Crossing backdrop
Staff and partners at Brooks Crossing in Newport News

Who we've worked with

City of Newport News

Prime contract administration

City of Richmond

Staff training, 360 assessments, course development, and program support

Virginia Commonwealth University

Leadership and networking facilitation

Old Dominion University

CliftonStrengths facilitation

Virginia Ready Initiative

Train-the-trainer staff training

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Grant-funded school services

Peter Paul

Program facilitation

Boys & Girls Club

Community partnership

National Urban League

Community partnership

Where this experience applies

The same management discipline applies to any contract that depends on people, compliance, and reporting.

Contract and program administrationDirect past performance with the City of Newport News
Fiscal and payroll administrationBuilt on managing city budgets, payroll, and cost reimbursement
Recruitment and talent acquisitionBuilt on recruiting, screening, and onboarding at scale
Training and developmentBuilt on staff training and the Momentum framework
Software systemsContract leadership, with a technical teaming partner where needed

How we work

  1. AlignConfirm the scope, deliverables, reporting, and success measures.
  2. MobilizeSet up staff, budgets, partners, and tracking.
  3. DeliverRun the work, supervise the team, and solve problems early.
  4. ReportKeep reimbursements, data, and documentation current.
  5. Close outDeliver final reporting and lessons for the next cycle.

"Managing a complex RFP is no small task, but Lenore Coaching brought structure, clarity, and discipline to the entire process. They translated strategy into execution — aligning staffing, budget, reporting, and outcomes without losing momentum."

Larry Brunson, Director of Workforce Development, City of Newport News

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