Amanda Shanks Email & Phone Number

United States

Austin, Texas

• Guide the proposal development process for multiple service areas• Assist with interview preparation and coaching• Prepare award submittals and collateral materials to strengthen the Halff brand• Participate in public relations activities • Develop schedules for proposal and presentation efforts and keep team on schedule

I established Wordshop to continue doing what I do best (writing, editing, and desktop publishing) while also gaining exposure to different organizations, subject matter, and proposal processes.

• Wrote, edited, formatted, and produced SOQs, SF330s, and RFP responses using InDesign templates• Worked with business group leaders to design and write collateral materials• Monitored solicitations and searched for opportunities to grow the Transportation business line• Maintained database for opportunities, projects, and employee resumes to provide standardized language

• Developed visually-engaging style templates that accounted for client preferences, integrated corporate branding, and strengthened proposal themes• Wrote, edited, and formatted material, including resumes, project descriptions, and technical documents, to be consistent in style and tone and emphasize a unified voice• Prepared schedules that defined draft distribution, reviews, compliance checks, and production in order to manage workflow and allocate resources

• Developed proposal preparation process that increased efficiency and improved quality• Designed proposal graphics that conveyed key messages and simplified complex concepts• Formatted and edited material and graphics to fit within page layouts• Oversaw production and final quality checks to ensure RFP compliance