Proposal Manager

Van Walker

P.O. Box ***

(Mobile) 713-***-****

Cypress, TX 77410

www.linkedin.com/in/van-walker80

**********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

A Sr. Proposal Manager position utilizing a strong background managing the proposal process, drawing information from all related disciplines and compiling it into an RFP solution.

PROFILE

Has more than 15 years of proposal experience, responsible for all aspects of the proposal after receipt of the RFP to delivery of the completed proposal package and the project kick-off. Managed several proposal teams; established processes based on a unique cost model, which produced accurate cost estimates, increased confidence and allowed more competitive pricing.

An enthusiastic communicator, equally interested in working with new possibilities or known parameters. A perceptive problem solver who likes to gather information and understand rather than judge. Is energetic as well as responsible, conscientious, and persevering. Loyal, optimistic, and encouraging, always looking for the good side of people.

HIGHLIGHTS

Hired as a key member in the formation of the Subsea Field Development Proposal Group for Oceaneering. Tasked to develop elements of the proposal process for use by the Proposal Manager. Recognized for hard work and intuitive thought by saving the company over $200,000 with the development of a software tool to create professional proposals with consistent, accurate pricing.

Promoted to assume the responsibilities as Proposal Manager at Cameron Controls, to get the department back on course after all the incumbent team members were released.

EXPERIENCE

Oceaneering International, Inc., Houston, Texas 2005-2014

A subsea engineering and applied technology company for customers who operate in marine, space, and other environments

Proposal Manager

Prepared the technical description, recommended pricing using expected margins, managed exceptions and clarifications. Reviewed the RFQ, prepared work breakdown, distributed specifications and drawings to related disciplines for input to the proposal solution. Maintained a typical load of 3-4 major proposals in various stages of completion with a high rate of on-time delivery to the client.

Received commendation for excellence and dedication for preparation of the $20,000,000 Controls portion of the Hadrian South joint proposal tendered with Oceaneering Umbilical Solutions.

Lead a multi department team to develop the proposal process for a new manufacturing facility built in Angola.

Cameron Drilling Systems, Houston, Texas 2001-2004

Technologies and services for drilling of exploratory and developmental wells with greater efficiency and less cost and risk

Proposal Manager

Reviewed RFQ for BOP Controls, utilized knowledge base from years of controls design experience to develop Scope of Supply and the technical description for the proposal. Worked closely with Sales establishing market pricing, participated in sales strategy meetings, new product reviews and World Oil New Product Award winning projects.

Successful track record of estimating a total scope of $40,000,000 annually.

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt: Managed Six Sigma project to streamline proposals process, saving $50,000 annually.

Working knowledge of relevant API, NPD and DNV Standards.

Cameron Controls, Houston, Texas 1997–2001

Providing Deepwater Drilling BOP Control and Production Control Solutions

Electrical Designer II

Responsible for design team work for MUX BOP Control Systems including: surface control panels, hydraulic power unit controls, pressure balanced subsea cable assemblies, control umbilicals and cable reels. Design work on deep-water field development junction plates. Projects included C.R. Luigs & Jack Ryan drill ships, Deepwater Horizon & Nautilus drilling rigs, Ceiba Triton and Shell Malampaya production projects. Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Member, quality audit team; tasked to travel to manufacturing facilities overseas to audit manufacturing process documentation.

Organized information and created a procedure to sequentially number pressure-balanced cables and accumulators generating cost savings of $150,000.00 annually by eliminating repetitive engineering and design labor.

Promoted to Proposal Manager for MUX BOP Controls.

FD Services, Sugarland, Texas 1996

A division of Fluor Daniel. Inc. specializing in MRP Solutions; Fluor Designs and Builds the World's Toughest Projects

Maintenance Proposal Specialist

Worked with Fluor’s development team for new maintenance estimating software, travelled internationally to train clients in the use of the software tools to develop historical databases, build spreadsheets and prepare resource estimates for plant maintenance activities.

Rehired because of reputation for creating innovative templates for data recording.

FD Services, Sugarland, Texas 1989–1992

A division of Fluor Daniel. Inc. specializing in Building Automation Systems; Fluor Designs and Builds the World's Toughest Projects

Lead Controls Designer II

Building Automation/Energy Mgmt. systems; performed field audits of Client facilities; responsible for complete drawing and documentation packages; supervised staff of 4 designers; provided product knowledge to commissioning teams; clients including Ford Motor Company, United States Navy, NASA and Intel.

Created software templates for the programmers to use in the field to record I/O data, later inserted in the project data books, replacing the older, hard to read handwritten data sheets.

Worked with minimum supervision.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas,

Dean’s List Graduate

Environmental Design Major, College of Architecture, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

DEVELOPMENT

Results Driven Principals of Project Management

Continuous Quality Improvement

Leading High Performance Teams

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Rescue Technician, Firefighter, Medical First Responder

Atascocita (TX) VFD

1986 – 1993 Emergency Services

Served as Duty Officer, Sr. Chauffeur – Rescue/Firefighting Division, EMS Chauffeur & State Certified First Responder; trained at Texas A&M Firefighter School and Rescue School

Volunteer Firefighter

Kingwood (TX) VFD

1985 – 1986 Emergency Services

Served as a volunteer firefighter, trained at Texas A&M firefighter school

Ministry Co-Leader

The Worship Center Church

2004-2006 Audio/Video Ministry

Served as Audio/Visual Ministry Co-Leader with my wife, leading a team of volunteers to provide quality live feed video to a sanctuary for 2,000 members, mixed sound and audio, produced digital output media

Children’s Advocate-Foster Parent

Children’s Protective Services – Texas

2004-2006 Social Services

Served as a State Certified Adoptive Foster Parent

CPR Certification, American Red Cross, 2004, 2005, 2006

INTERESTS

Media Ministry – stage lighting, video & camera work

Emergency Services – volunteer rescue tech & senior officer on rescue truck

Youth Baseball – coach

Outdoors – Hunting, Fishing, Gardening

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