Sales Construction Proofreading Editing Writing

Erin Harris

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http://www.linkedin.com/pub/erin-harris/42/667/730/

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proven ability to research, write, and edit a variety of projects, including contracts, proposals,

manuscripts, and letters. Experienced working in teams and independently in a fast-paced corporate

environment. Detail-oriented professional with the talent to bring projects to completion.

EXPERIENCE

Ghost Writer

San Diego Boat Tours, San Diego, CA

January 2013 – Present

• Provide original marketing ghost writing for a business blog in correlation with assigned topics

• Edit and redesign existing published copy for republication

• Proof original writing and existing copy for detailed content and design

• Research and supply sources for information

• Acquire and cite relevant images to accompany original marketing writing

Proposals Specialist

KBR, Inc., Power & Industrial Unit – Sales & Marketing; Birmingham, AL

January 2012 – December 2013

• Editor and writer, compile, proofing and document organization for engineering and construction

projects: direct communication sales letters, proposal bids, contracts, RFI and proposal packages,

company resumes and literature

• Interview and communicate with engineering and construction personnel

• Acquire documentation items for bids, including a winning bid valued at $1.5B

• Conduct independent research appropriate for each bid package

• Lead department meetings and provide discussion topics and agendas

• Complete proposal activities that support sales efforts consistent with company strategy plan and

business goals

• Participate in all phases of the proposal process from decision to pursuit of IRC, strategy

development, and performance analysis

• Promote and develop proposal process and procedures to meet the needs of the organization and

ensure compliance, with turn-around times varying from 3 days to 6 months

• Perform assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within the

engineering and construction field, independently and under general supervision

• Achieved core job competencies by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures while

developing advanced skills

• Submitted proposal bids directly to clients on behalf of company

EDUCATION & COMPUTER SKILLS

B.A. in English, 2011, Biola University, La Mirada, CA

MS Office (Mac/Win), WordPress, Sharepoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat Professional, Talisma

PUBLICATION

Contributing Author – Campus Voices: A Student-to-Student Guide to College Life by Dr. Paul

Buchanan and Dr. Paula Miller; Regal, 2009.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Admissions Counselor

Ashford University, LLC. – Sales & Admissions; San Diego, CA

October 2014 – January 2015

• Recruit new customers/students within a high-stress team sales environment

• Build sales rapport with current and prospective students while observing FERPA laws

• Initiate up to 170 outbound phone calls per day to prospective leads and current students

• Counsel leads and students regarding academic and personal goals and life events

• Log and document phone and email interaction details via Talisma software

• Generate and achieve sales/enrollment weekly and monthly goals

• Assist current and prospective students in reaching their academic goals

Cadet, Campus Safety

Biola University, La Mirada, CA

December 2008 – May 2011

• Train incoming employees

• Perform triage scenarios administered with the cooperation of the La Mirada City Fire

Department and Sheriff Department

• Assist in accommodating 6,000 students in drills for a campus-wide disaster response plan

• Perceive and communicate concerns and recommendations of improvement for security issues

• Monitor and document on-campus security-related occurrences

• Furthered development of department procedural changes and policies

• Operate digital and analog radio communication systems

• Assemble written reports of observe activity

• Certified to carry and use OC spray

• Advocate for and implement the use of new and advanced on-the-job equipment

• Coordinate with CIA personnel in accommodating foreign royalty

Student Orientation Staff (SOS) Leader

Biola University, La Mirada, CA

December 2007 – December 2008

• Establish relationships with varying university departments in order to further resourcefulness

and points of reference for new students

• Collaborate with a team of 55 student workers to create a positive, fun, and educational

introduction to approximately 1,500 incoming freshman and transfer students

• Lead a group of 24 incoming students, both American and International

• Initiate one-on-one communication with incoming students and their parents via email, phone,

and posted mail for the purpose of preparing and encouraging students for college transition

• Host a meet-and-greet event for parents of incoming students to answer questions and provide

assurance and follow-up

• Maintain one-on-one communication relationship with students throughout the school year and

summer, and remain an available source of information for students for the duration of their

enrollment

• Utilize and develop a constant sense of time-sensitive problem-solving and overcoming

unforeseen obstacles

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