Proposal Writer

Summary

Award-winning senior-level proposal manager and writer with extensive experience managing and writing creative, compelling, and contract-winning proposal responses to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs for government agencies, state and local governments, and private sector organizations

Motivated self-starter, independent thinker, analytical and creative problem solver, multi-task manager, knowledge builder, and enthusiastic team player with effective communication skills

Collaborates and communicates successfully with project managers, engineers, sales teams, and service experts in a broad range of industries—including healthcare, engineering, construction, architecture, environmental, scientific, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and education

Offers proven experience writing and managing both long and quick-turn proposal projects using boilerplate, existing narrative, and new information provided by subject matter experts

Maintains organization and focus when faced with tight deadlines, changing requirements (from internal management decisions to external client changes), and high-stress environments

Adheres to strict deadlines, focuses on client requirements, reviews and edits with critical attention to win strategies, competitive analysis, and company mission and vision

Builds solid, long-term relationships with sales and marketing teams to create and improve sales materials for new and ongoing business development efforts

Proficient using the Internet, Microsoft Office Suite and Teams site, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Qvidian, Sales Force and InDesign

Relevant Professional Experience

Writing Consultant (1989–present)

Clients include:

Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) — Wrote RFP requirements to consolidate multiple Radiology Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS) into a single system for three British Columbia Health Authorities. My role included creating a robust and concise RFP and participated in planning and drafting RFP requirements within tight deadlines. Also edited the Briefing Note and Business Case and ensured RFP requirements aligned with program outcomes by working closely with the Program Director, program team and key stakeholders for the project.

Highmark, Inc. —Managed, developed and wrote a broad range of health and wellness management client-facing materials for Highmark sales, marketing and clinical client relations. Health care plan projects included proposals, articles, award applications and executive presentations. My key role was to influence new and existing Highmark clients using salient messages about the Highmark health care management plans.

Crown Castle International— Developed, wrote, edited, and managed proposal materials, including new content, templates, boilerplate, graphics, and resumes in response to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs for state and local government agencies and municipalities

GAI Consultants, Inc.—Developed, wrote, and edited wide range of marketing materials, including proposals, website content, brochures, ads, and press releases for this environmental and engineering consulting firm

Pfizer, Inc. —Developed and wrote RFPs for various projects within the company. Played integral role in managing responses to RFPs. Coordinated and facilitated the evaluation process of responses

ChemImage Corporation— Developed, wrote, edited, and managed proposals in response to US government agencies, including DoD, DOE, HSARPA, DTRA, and NIH

Pearson Education— Developed, wrote, and designed proposals showcasing various Pearson Education K-12 products and services in response to school district RFPs

Abreon Group—Assisted clients with change management communications, including writing articles, developing PowerPoint presentations, and updating various communications materials.

Socrates, Inc. —Developed, wrote, and edited award-winning proposal in an extremely short turnaround (3 days). Company continues to use this proposal as a template for its current responses.

Leybold Vacuum Products—Launched a series of employee communications materials for worldwide distribution to employees and customers. Led the development of various marketing materials including press releases, ads, brochures, spec sheets, catalogs, customer presentations and strategies.

McDonald’s Corporation—Researched, wrote, and worked closely with graphic designers on several operations and training manuals for managers of McDonald’s Corporation.

Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA)—Developed and wrote a variety of proposals for government contracts. Worked closely with engineers to develop strategies and create graphics for technical procedures.

Westinghouse Corporation—Played an integral role in a three-year proposal effort for the Army’s chemical demilaritization program. Responsibilities included developing, researching and writing executive summaries, and technical, management and past performance volumes.

Education

MA Rhetoric, Carnegie Mellon University

BA Advertising, The Pennsylvania State University

Certifications

Managing and Writing Federal Proposals, Shipley Associates

Health Informatics Training System, COACH

Volunteering

Secretary, Rotary Club of Nanaimo (2023-present; member since 2016)

Board Director, Vancouver Island University Foundation Board (2018-present)

Board Director, Fundraising Chair, Eden Gardens Dementia Care Home (2017-2023)

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