Technical/Proposal Writer

JACOB EISENSTEIN

*** ***** ***** • Winter Springs, FL 32708

443-***-**** • *******@*****.***

TECHNICAL WRITER • PROPOSAL WRITER

Dynamic and results-oriented professional, with proven success in driving corporate performance and profitability through comprehensive proposal development and technical writing expertise. Broad experience in working within government agency requirements and guidelines, and in producing clear, concise text in compliance with RFP specifications. Adept at tracking meticulous detail in challenging tasks despite demands of multiple stakeholders, changing requirements and fast-paced, deadline-driven work environments. Critical thinker, with superior research and analysis skills, as well as significant strengths in managing multiple simultaneous projects. Routinely exceed expectations through creative problem-solving and superb time management abilities. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Talented in working with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Core Competencies

Technical Writing, Coordination & Management • Proposal Review & Evaluation • Proposal Writing

Collaborative Teamwork • Project Management • Strategic Analysis & Planning • Research

RFP Analysis • Client/Contract Officer Relationship Management • Customer Satisfaction/Retention•

Negotiation • Communication & Presentations • Team Leadership & Mentoring • Cost Control

Aerospace Industry • Department of Defense (DoD) • General Services Administration (GSA)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EZGSA, INC., Bethesda, Maryland • 2005 to Present

Provider of consulting services to assist small businesses in securing GSA contract awards by helping them to achieve inclusion on multiple award schedules.

Senior Proposal Specialist/Proposal Manager

Conduct client interviews to assess business characteristics, ascertain appropriate schedules and coach managers to ensure compliance with GSA expectations. Draft proposals and act as liaison with GSA contract specialists, responding to requests for further information or clarification of proposal elements. Represent clients in contract negotiations and complete all documentation to finalize awards. Develop and maintain productive relationships with clients and contract officers.

• Recognized as the highest performing negotiator in the proposal development group, with the lowest percentage of rejected GSA applications and the highest rate of client retention and return business.

AAI ENGINEERING SUPPORT, INC. (AAI ESI), Hunt Valley, Maryland • 2000 to 2004

Division of AAI Corporation (since sold) which furnished technical documentation, support and maintenance for special DoD projects such as unmanned air vehicles and anti-sniper targeting systems.

Publications Specialist

Maintained and updated C-17 aircraft manuals. Crafted manual spin-offs for use in a variety of training programs. Drafted technical reports, briefs and proposals, providing costing information and documentation as requested in RFPS.

• Instrumental in winning over $250M in DoD contract awards.

INDEPENDENT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT, Columbia, Maryland • 1997 to 2000

Performed in-depth research and data collection through interviews with key government officials to develop competitive concepts and implementation plans for proposals in response to U.S. Government Agency and DoD RFPs. Produced successful proposals for clients ranging from major corporations to small businesses.

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• Subsequently hired as AAI ESI Publication Specialist (see above) based on outstanding performance and technical knowledge.

• Authored 5 of the required 16 plans and provided expert counsel/support to proposal coordinators, culminating in a 10-year, $400M Air Force Contract for OAO Corporation.

HUGHES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, Landover, Maryland • 1994 to 1997

Major international telecommunications/satellite company and U.S. government contractor. ECS was a monumental government project to process and archive global climate data.

ECS Development Facility Planner/Technical Documentation Coordinator

As Facility Planner, led the planning and execution of workforce moves and transitions, as well as the preparation of infrastructure to support 250 developers and 100 test technicians. As Technical Documentation Coordinator, oversaw the assembly of many thousands of pages for each of numerous documentation releases, on a staggered schedule, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of each segment. Served as point of contact for reporting, problem solving and issue resolution in both areas.

• Recognized by management and staff for outstanding project management, delivering on-time, high quality results despite complex technical requirements, tight deadlines and an intense, fast-paced working environment.

Early Career (details on request):

Contract Senior Logistics Specialist & Technical Writer, Harris Corp., Maryland Regional Facility, Beltsville, Maryland

Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer, Martin Marietta Aero & Naval Systems, Glen Burnie, Maryland

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts, History

Park University, Kansas City, Missouri

Graduate Coursework: History & Organizational Development

University of Missouri-Kansas City & University of Maryland University College

Precision Measuring Equipment Training, U.S. Air Force Technical Training Center

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

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