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Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Manages proposals from start to submission• Writes proposal sections and develops content through collaboration with SMEs• Determines proposal and RFI compliance• Provides PowerPoint and presentation expertise to develop technical presentations• Develops technical capabilities statements• Provides proofreading, editing, and Section 508 compliance support

Baltimore, Maryland

Business Intelligence/Extract, Transform, and Load (BI/ETL) Program - CMSLed the Documentation and Compliance team to ensure all Program deliverables met client and organizational standards and deadlines, developed organizational processes, and developed and delivered training materials on client standards and Program processes. Set Team standards for style templates, document processes, and document scheduling. Led the Program's CMMI and compliance initiatives; provided support to the… Show more Business Intelligence/Extract, Transform, and Load (BI/ETL) Program - CMSLed the Documentation and Compliance team to ensure all Program deliverables met client and organizational standards and deadlines, developed organizational processes, and developed and delivered training materials on client standards and Program processes. Set Team standards for style templates, document processes, and document scheduling. Led the Program's CMMI and compliance initiatives; provided support to the Program Manager for contractual and CMMI requirements.Edaptive/CSC BI/ETL ProposalCollaborated with SMEs to write technical proposal sections; provided proofreading/editing support for final proposal. Show less

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Data Extract System/Integrated Data Repository (DESY/IDR) - CMSHCIS, MEIC, RDS, ERRP, MSIS, ASET, NPICS - CMSMet with subject matter experts to develop SDLC documentation for system development projects. Ensured documentation standards and Section 508 compliance. Developed organizational standards for document processes in a workgroup environment. Developed and delivered project training on meeting document content standards and Section 508 compliance.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

NPICS, CDS, ASET - CMS and OCREnsured project adherence to internal and external standards by conducting process and work product audits based on customer standards, company procedures, and CMMI practices. Identified and reported non-conformances to the projects and tracked actions to closure. Reviewed document deliverables for required content and conformance to style and text standards, suggested content and style revisions upon consultation with document authors, and edited document… Show more NPICS, CDS, ASET - CMS and OCREnsured project adherence to internal and external standards by conducting process and work product audits based on customer standards, company procedures, and CMMI practices. Identified and reported non-conformances to the projects and tracked actions to closure. Reviewed document deliverables for required content and conformance to style and text standards, suggested content and style revisions upon consultation with document authors, and edited document deliverables as necessary. Recommended internal template changes to improve readability, instructional clarity, and presentation as part of company-wide process improvement activities. Show less

Developed and maintained national cost models for product billing to meet federal compliance regulations. Audited customer service reps for compliance with federal regulations.

Proofread and edited legal transcripts to ensure accuracy before delivery to the client. Applied expert knowledge in common style guidelines and formatting requirements and served as the final reviewer before document delivery. Determined document priority in time-sensitive company environment.

Westminster, Maryland

Instructed university students in support of a defined academic curriculum. Designed course content based on department curriculum goals. Developed and selected course materials, including texts and other written materials, and instructed students on course content. Evaluated student comprehension of course material via exams and assigned essays.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Religion/Religious Studies

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Religion/Religious Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Religion/Religious Studies