Marketing Professional, Senior Proposal Writer

Peter T. Gakos

Monroe, CT ***** Mobile: 203-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petergakos *******@*****.*** 1

SUMMARY

Detail-oriented, tech savvy marketing professional and senior proposal writer with expertise in writing and managing proposals (RFPs, RFIs, DDQs), creating marketing content, copywriting, client service, and business development. Collaborative and communicative team player who uses creative and analytical thinking to align product and service solutions with client needs. SKILLS

• Computers: Mac, MS Windows

• Software: MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Google: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive

Proposal Management: PMAPS, Qvidian

Client Relationship Management: Pivotal, SalesForce, SalesLogix, ACT! Financial: Bloomberg, Preqin

Website Builder: Wix

• Writing: Business Writing: Proposals, Client Letters Copywriting: Websites, Presentations, Brochures, Pitch books, Fact sheets Editing, Proofreading

• Project Planning and Management: State, Municipal, and Government Proposals

• Marketing and sales strategy development and implementation

• Highly organized and able to prioritize work in fast-paced, dynamic environments

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and develop business processes to meet deadlines

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Scientific and creative thinker and problem solver PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Owner

Clear Heart Center, Monroe, CT

2017-Present

• Health and wellness consultant

Associate Marketing Director

Commonfund, Wilton, CT

2011-2017

• Proposal Writer: Wrote and managed proposals from initial review to completion for clients and prospects while collaborating with senior management, department leaders, subject matter experts, and the legal and compliance teams

• Proposals were for public, state, municipal, government entities and nonprofits with strict deadlines, including: educational endowments, foundations and philanthropic organizations, hospitals and healthcare organizations, family offices and trusts, pension plans and plan sponsors

• Project Management: Worked on multiple proposals simultaneously and completed an average of 4 per month

• Created and updated content for the company’s proposal management database

• Coordinated and led internal RFP meetings with team leaders from various departments to manage the completion of RFPs

• Provided support to the firm’s sales and client service teams, including market analysis, creating custom reports, responding to client inquiries, and communicating with clients Peter T. Gakos

Monroe, CT 06468 Mobile: 203-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petergakos *******@*****.*** 2

Senior Marketing Associate

Graham Capital Management, Norwalk, CT

2001-2011

• Proposal Writer: Wrote and managed proposals from initial review to completion for clients and prospects while collaborating with senior management, department leaders, subject matter experts, and the legal and compliance teams

• Proposals were for global pensions, endowments and foundations, government entities, family offices, and investment management advisors

• Lone dedicated proposal writer during a growth period in which assets under management grew from $900 million to $8.5 billion (+950%) and staff expanded from 28 to 225 (+800%)

• Project Management: Worked on several proposals and update requests simultaneously and completed 5-10 per month

• Wrote weekly and monthly performance commentaries, distributed internally and to clients, summarizing global economic news, market drivers, and client portfolio performance

• Responsible for business development and client service with select investors

• Organized and led operational due diligence meetings for clients, including coordinating with clients and department leaders, hosting meetings, and conducting follow-up

• Provided support to the firm’s sales team, including market analysis, creating ad-hoc reports, responding directly to client inquiries, and communicating with clients EDUCATION

• University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Science, Sport Marketing

CERTIFICATIONS

• Hubspot Inbound Certified

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Hospice Care Giver Volunteer, Masonicare

• Board of Directors, Love Has a Home, Inc.

• Baseball Coach, Monroe, CT Little League

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