PAM KINGSOLVER BABCOCK

Phone: 816-***-****

E-mail: abj530@r.postjobfree.com

Formerly employed as Pamela Kingsolver

SUMMARY

Seasoned, results-driven writer, editor and proposal manager with a broad

range of business communications experience. Excellent organization,

coordination and diagnostic skills to consistently solve problems and meet

deadlines. Proven ability to lead ad hoc teams of people with diverse

backgrounds to achieve focused results and creative solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPRINT NEXTEL

Proposal Manager, Proposal Development Group -- 2003 - 2009

. Analyzed and developed proposals in response to Requests for Proposals

(RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) for telecommunication services

submitted by sales managers and executives

. Collaborated with account teams, solutions engineers, technical support

reps, pricing and other subject matter experts (SMEs) in a team-oriented

environment to develop non-standard responses and work through drafts

. Project managed the development process from organizing meetings, setting

internal deadlines, developing and distributing drafts, working with

pricing and gaining legal approval, to ensuring the proposal is printed

and delivered or entered online on time.

Project Manager, Center of Excellence -- 2002

. Supported a director and five client executives with secondary

competitive research

. Developed presentations and other support aimed at winning business from

targeted U.S.-based multi-national corporations

Internal Communications Manager -- 1999 - 2001

. Wrote articles, executive speeches, scripts and presentations for

meetings

. Communicated complex issues and strategies by writing interesting, easy-

to-read articles for The Point, Sprint's monthly, full-color magazine,

which at the time was delivered to the homes of 90,000 employees and

business partners

. Promoted to Global Markets Group Editor, responsible start to finish for

the magazine's largest section. This included assigning writers and

photographers, editing all work, determining layout, and collaborating

with our agency on design, production and delivery.

KINGSOLVER COMMUNICATIONS

Principal -- 1998 - 1999

. Advised clients regarding public and media relations and marketing

communications strategies.

. Wrote articles, including developing a monthly column for Ingram's

magazine, "Legislative Update," which covered the actions of the Missouri

and Kansas legislatures and congressional delegations.

GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Vice President - Communications & Public Relations -- 1987 - 1997

. Led the Chamber's public relations, media relations and member

communications programs.

. Increased the group's overall visibility, helping to draw record

attendance at events and programs.

. Gained visibility for the Chamber's Legislative Programs by working

closely with staff and lobbyists to craft position statements, produce

legislative materials and meet with local media editorial boards.

. Upgraded the organization's visual image through a total redesign of its

graphic identity. Results included winning more than a dozen national and

regional awards for communications excellence, including the top award

from the American Chamber of Commerce Executives association.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Communication - University of Central Missouri

Bachelor of Science in Education (English Major, Journalism Minor) -

University of Central Missouri

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