Lisa Livingston

Email: abp1ai@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** **** *****

City: Marion

State: IA

Zip: 52302

Country: USA

Phone: 319-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $85,000

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Lisa Livingston, PMP

1207 Mary Drive

Marion, Iowa 52302

abp1ai@r.postjobfree.com

319-***-****

Business Analysis Project Management Process Improvement Marketing Strategies Communications Graphic Design

Expertise in business planning, project management, and process improvement. Core competencies in communications, graphic design, web development, and corporate training. Diverse experience in business, defense, healthcare, education, statewide testing, construction, journalism, and publishing.

ADVANCED EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Biblical Education

Multnomah University

Portland, Oregon

Diploma, Journalism Minor

Multnomah Bible College

Portland, Oregon

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Project Management Professional

Project Management Institute

Technical Drafting Certification

SCROC Occupational Center

Electrical, Mechanical, Architectural, Piping

Torrance, California

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

Software Programs: Microsoft Access, Excel, Project, Word; OfficeSpace, Perforce

Graphic Design/Development Tools: AutoCAD, Dreamweaver, Exstream, Fatwire, Front Page, GIMP, HTML, InDesign, Publisher, PowerPoint, Quark, Visio

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

Genova Technologies, Inc.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2011 - 2012

Senior Proposal Manager

* Directed multi-organizational teams from inception to final deliveries.

* Managed in-house Department of Defense and Commercial proposal efforts.

* Established both capture and proposal development principles and processes.

* Supported proposal teams with leadership, planning, writing, editing, and design.

* Developed boilerplate, templates, samples, sales briefs, and marketing materials.

* Facilitated $40 million Health and Human Services technical and business proposals.

* Averaged three high-profile, high-volume, multi-million-dollar proposals per month.

* Trained capture managers to win competitive Navy Seaport-e prime eligibility.

Proposal and Project Manager

* Developed proposal templates, project schedules, and responsibilities matrices.

* Determined outlines, document shells, and general flow of each company proposal.

* Incorporated new processes for all stages of proposal project management.

* Oversaw proposal content to ensure compliance with customer specifications.

* Wrote, designed, and edited technical and business proposal materials.

* Created executive summaries, case studies, and past performance.

* Updated all graphic images for simplicity, clarity, and impact.

* Managed, trained, and directed editorial staff.

Pearson

Iowa City, Iowa

2006 - 2011

Business Analyst

* Determined reporting solutions for $10 million to $2.5 billion assessment proposals.

* Initiated new processes, wrote original text, and produced customized report samples.

* Interacted effectively with program teams and software developers.

* Created and updated online documentation for company portals.

* Applied usability research to 120+ reporting products.

* Influenced and maintained Report Design Standards.

Product Design Analyst

* Defined, documented, and maintained 300 pages of report specifications.

* Developed online software tools to capture accurate customer requirements.

* Collaborated daily with program teams and software technicians.

* Created 60 extensive report mock-ups for potential or existing customers.

* Trained 25-30 individuals to use Exstream software for reporting test data.

* Improved design processes and data delivery capabilities.

* Standardized internal company procedures.

* Wrote and edited proposal boilerplate text.

Proposal Writer

* Pursued three- to ten-year contracts, which net $20 million to $150 million for the company.

* Crafted 250- to 750-page business proposals tailored to district, state, and national clients.

* Edited content for voice, messaging, and adherence to internal style guides.

* Produced website marketing copy for the Creative Services department.

* Met tight deadline schedules with four- to six-week lead times.

* Edited the Proposal Development Process.

Technical Writer

* Organized and edited 600 pages of existing technical documentation.

* Launched a departmental corporate identity with an original logo.

* Interviewed 20 staff employees and managers to address needs.

* Wrote 80+ technical documents for all setup processes and procedures within the Optimized Scoring and Aggregation group.

* Designed a functional 65-page website.

SGS Design and More

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1994 - 2006

Account Manager

* Discerned client benefits for innovative corporate identity packages.

* Produced proposals, annual reports, newsletters, brochures, and technical manuals.

* Designed print, online, direct mail, and signage advertising.

* Wrote and edited promotional, technical, and institutional copy.

* Prepared photography, illustrations, SEO text, and HTML code for websites.

* Crafted speeches and developed multimedia presentations.

* Trained clients to update their company`s own marketing collateral.

Madison County Council of Governments

Anderson, Indiana

1991 - 1994

Rental Rehabilitation Administrator

* Directed a HUD county-wide CDBG renovation program.

* Procured federal grant awards and selected eligible rental properties.

* Designed and implemented financial and supervisory structures and templates.

* Negotiated contracts with property owners, subcontractors, and vendors.

* Ensured required matches, drew state funds, and managed payouts.

* Drafted specifications, construction bids, and legal documents.

* Performed internal audits and contributed to government audits.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Robotics Instructor

Advanced Center for Technology Training

Anderson, Indiana

Trained adults in five consecutive levels of robotics and industrial automation, from Basic Mathematics and Electronics to Programmable Logic Controllers.

High School Teacher

Iowa Christian School

Central City, Iowa

Led all classroom activities in Language Arts, Algebra, Mechanical Drafting, Publication Design, Fine Arts, and Conversational Spanish.

Technician II

Rockwell Collins

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Processed and edited documentation for avionics communications manuals. Adhered to accepted graphic design principles and government specifications.

Assistant Editor

Moody Magazine

Chicago, Illinois

Wrote and edited international news, departmental submissions, and main-well articles for 120-page national publications.

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