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Provide proposal planning and management support to the Strategic Proposal Operations team. Champion change and drive continuous improvements to proposal processes, procedures, and work products. Perform the intake process for all RFI, RFP, DDQs, and proactive proposals. Lead DDQs and interdepartmental engagements and lead full proposals as needed. Leverage knowledge of and experience with project management and proposal industry standards and best practices to guide resources throughout opportunity support engagements.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

-Oversaw all formal public sector RFI, RFQ, and RFP responses for water and wastewater utility projects ensuring proposals were compliant with the requirements and company best practices.-Developed and implemented the end-to-end proposal process.-Generated the outline, schedule, and compliance matrix for bids. Led the proposal kickoff and coordinated the proposal process from start to finish, including producing templates and outlines of proposal sections; coordinating and compiling proposal content based on input from team members; reviewing proposal sections/content for compliance with RFP requirements; and proposal production, printing, and shipping/submission.-Reviewed, developed, edited, proofread, and formatted internal and external communication.-Oversaw and guided document production from all practice groups, including the development and maintenance of document templates, standards, and procedures.-Assisted with the development and execution of client, subcontractor, and vendor contracts. Reviewed change order language and costing, contract amendments, and scope changes.-Created and updated staff resumes, project history, client references, company experience, organizational charts, etc. -Promoted streamlined processes between project management, business development, and accounting.-Assisted internal and external team members in the conceptualization and development of high-quality presentation materials.-Trained and developed proposal specialists.

- Developed a structured change management framework and implemented the plan at the program level and the project level- Identified areas where there was a need for change and assessed how it would affect the organization - Aligned strategies to implement changes while keeping client goals, project outcomes, and the end users in mind- Performed stakeholder interviews and subsequent analysis, presented findings to executive leadership- Conducted readiness assessments- Assisted in training plan strategy and implementation- Drafted communication messaging- Facilitated teambuilding activities- Created monthly 3x5 leadership updates- Worked with internal and external project managers; communicated with stakeholders regarding project needs and goals- Assisted project managers with planning and execution of tasks and coordination and followed up with internal and external team membersPerformed this dual role for a large software implementation / digital transformation project using agile project management methodologies.

Eden Prairie, Mn

-Developed, prepared, and submitted prequalification packages and proposals for private sector oil, gas, and chemical bidding opportunities ranging from $30MM-$500MM-Contract administration and change management (reviewed/redlined contract documents, prepared and submitted change orders/extra work orders, updated union labor rates)-Composed and submitted transmittal letters to clients that identified potential cost and schedule impacts in compliance with the contract-Technical and persuasive writing, proofreading, and editing various materials for internal and external communication-Assisted in the creation of speeches and presentations and coached on the delivery of the message-Built and updated organization charts-Participated in strategic business planning sessions with executive leadership-Entered and managed opportunities in Client Relations Management (SAP) database -Document control system subject matter expert - participated in vendor requirements sessions to ensure subsidiary needs were met with the new software, created standard procedures, and provided training for all levels of employeesCherne Contracting Corporation is a subsidiary of Kiewit.

St. Paul, Mn

-Provided exceptional customer service with extensive product knowledge while assisting customers with the development of award wording-Led an organization re-design of full-color catalog, business cards, and website-Standardized order forms, letters to customers, and billing documents-Assisted in daily operations including processing customer requests, creating formal proposal documents, and updating annual pricing-Attended trade shows

Woodbury, Mn

-Provided excellent customer service to customers-Promoted positive and professional vendor relationships and coordinated all in-store events-Interviewed, hired, and trained employees-Ensured that all departmental resets, planograms, and new product cut-ins were executed timely

Master'S Degree, Technical And Professional Communication

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Business Management

Associate'S Degree, Early Childhood Education