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GRETTA DICKSON

ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE

PROJECT MANAGER/PROPOSAL MANAGER

*** **** ****** ***** *****, CA 91913 619-***-**** ac360i@r.postjobfree.com NTERPRISING, HARD-WORKING AND TECHNICALLY SKILLED PROJECT MANAGER/PROPOSAL MANAGER known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing production/engineering program proposals. Backed by solid credentials (BS in business management) and proficiencies in office tools and applications seeks an opportunity that will be mutually rewarding while employing outstanding organizational and communication skills. KEY SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Outlook, Visual Basic, Excel Macros Configuration Management Tools: TeamCenter, Sharepoint, Livelink Adobe Acrobat Suite: Distiller & Reader, Illustrator, Photoshop Other: AutoCAD, Corel Draw, Claris Draw

Excellent interpersonal skills, recognizing the need for both strong teamwork and individual contributions

Proven ability to implement and manage all aspects of configuration and change management life-cycle

Proven ability to implement and manage all aspects of proposal development: proposal development process

Skilled at productivity gains through integration of automated processing

Strong promoter of standardized procedures and training PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

12/13- Present NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP. San Diego, California Project Manager/Proposal Manager

Oversee and manage the proposal development process and responsible for ensuring the compliant development, production, and delivery of persuasive, on-time, compliant, high-quality proposals to various customers. Analyze and scrub RFPs; develop outlines and compliance matrices; develop and manage the proposal schedules; initiate and facilitate meetings and reviews; serve as the primary focal point of contact for estimators to ensure a quality document is being distributed to reviewers and ultimately the customer. Oversee and manage all aspects of proposal preparation, revision, and submission; coordinate inputs from technical, contracts, and finance departments; and coordinate internal reviews with upper management. Assist analysts in the development of timely, persuasive, compliant proposals; and coordinate costing effort with operational performance groups. Develop mechanisms for monitoring proposal progress for intervention and problem solving with other functional organizations. Security Clearance. 11/12- 12/13 GENERAL ATOMICS San Diego, California Project Manager/Proposal Manager

Manage and monitor proposal schedule, timelines, and milestones from initiation to delivery to meet RFP requirements. Assist with development of proposal plan and the management of resources to ensure proposal schedule, budget, content, quality, and specification requirements are met. Coordinate departmental and/or cross-functional teams to assign and prioritize tasks focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products and/or services. Assign and monitor work of proposal team, providing technical support and direction when necessary. Participates in cost and contractual input; identifies issues and recommends solutions to unusually complex technical issues. Develop pre- proposal and proposal related submissions, RFI – Requests for information, as well as recommending the layout of the proposal. Execute policies, processes, and procedures that impact the assigned proposal. Responsible for the development and delivery of progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and present results to management. Collaborate across management and proposal team to expand services and potential business opportunities. Ensure compliance with environmental and other regulations. Identify and assess proposal issues and develop recommendations for solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives. Act as a lead providing direction and guidance to employees working on assigned proposals. Document findings, communicates results to proposal or management staff and makes technical presentations as required. Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

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02/04- 11/12 NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP. San Diego, California Proposal Manager (Promotion)

05/03 – 02/04 NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP. San Diego, California Change Management Project Engineer (Promotion)

12/94 – 10/01 QUALCOMM, INC. San Diego, California Configuration Management Analyst (Promotion)

Configuration Management Coordinator (Promotion)

Configuration Management Administrator (Promotion) Data Management Administrator

1987 – 1989 US NAVY Alameda, California

Legal Secretary of Officers/Fireman (Honorable Discharge) Word Processing, switchboard, filing, client contacts, letters/memos, GPOAs/SPOAs, Wills, Notary, etc. EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science/Business Management (BSBM) University of Phoenix San Diego, California 2012 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION - San Diego, California High Impact Presentation Workshop

QUALCOMM, INCORPORATED - San Diego, California

QCS General Overview of Qualcomm CDMA System

Fundamentals of Wireless Communications and CDMA

Data Management DOD Seminar

REFERENCES

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