Business Development D C

James C. Rives

Richmond, VA ***********@*******.*** LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proposal and publications specialist with eight years of corporate experience, including supporting high-value, deadline-driven RFP responses and cost proposals in the government sector. Proven track record of collaborating with technical and business development teams to produce compliant, compelling proposals, leading to $500 million in awarded contracts. Highly skilled in cost narrative editing, proposal compliance, document management, and remote team coordination. Adept at interpreting complex RFP requirements and aligning content with client expectations. Greatly interested in furthering my career in healthcare or adjacent spaces as a writer and editor. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cost Editor/Publications Manager

Chemonics International Inc., Washington, D.C. (Remote)March 2023 – April 2025

● Oversaw and participated in proofreading and editorial operations for cost/business proposals in response to government and donor RFPs.

● Managed proposal content libraries using SharePoint and ensured compliance with evolving branding and formatting standards.

● Mentored junior team members and served as primary liaison for internal cost proposal SMEs.

● Maintained satisfaction ratings above 75% from supported teams, often exceeding delivery targets.

● Continued responsibilities from prior position (below). Cost Editor/Publications Associate

Chemonics International Inc., Washington, D.C. (Remote)August 2021 – March 2023

● Proofread, edited, and finalized cost/price narratives and Excel budgets, contributing to over $500 million in total contract awards.

● Reviewed and interpreted RFP requirements, created tables of content and checklists, and ensured cost narratives met compliance standards.

● Worked across 3–5 proposals concurrently under tight deadlines, maintaining 100% on-time delivery of accurate, client-centric volumes with minimal revisions.

● Adhered to Section 508 compliance standards by implementing alt text where applicable and focusing on readability and accessibility for alll audiences.

● Applied Excel budget formatting, checked numerical consistency, and produced submission-ready PDFs using Adobe Acrobat.

● Applied AP Style and house style guide for consistency in style, grammar, and punctuation. Recruiting Assistant/Recruiter

Astyra Corporation, Richmond, VA (Hybrid)April 2017 – August 2021

● Supported full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, and resume formatting for IT roles.

● Proofread job postings for the internal applicant tracking system (ATS).

● Maintained candidate pipelines and updated records in Bullhorn ATS.

● Averaged 3–5 candidate submissions weekly and provided proofreading for job descriptions.

● Transitioned focus to healthcare staffing during COVID-19, sourcing and placing over 20 employees with the Virginia Department of Health.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY

● Proposal Development: RFP analysis, coordination, SME collaboration, template creation, FAR/DFARS, federal regulatory compliance, federal guidelines, Section 508

● Costing Support: Narrative editing, Excel cost volume formatting, compliance checks

● Communication & Coordination: Remote collaboration, stakeholder engagement, communication

● Tools & Systems: MS Excel, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, Teams, Bullhorn, BOX, CRM, SEO basics, HubSpot

● Editorial Expertise: Copyediting, proofreading, AP Style, house style guides, formatting consistency

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