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* Supported all proposal management activities, working collaboratively with the proposal team, subject-matter experts, subcontractors, and management.* Analyzed solicitations (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, etc.) to identify requirements and develop proposaltemplates, compliance and capabilities matrices, storyboard shells, compliance checklists, andcorresponding proposal tracking materials.* Communicated proposal requirements with the team including scheduling stand-up meetings, color reviews, and development/distribution/tracking/collection of data calls.* Worked collaboratively with the Proposal Manager to consolidate comments and edits fromreviewers after color reviews and throughout the full lifecycle of proposal development.* Performed copyediting of resumes and proposal content for compliance, accuracy, grammar,readability, and completeness.* Assisted with the reorganization of team SharePoint site and folder structures* Assisted with development and maintenance of proposal content library.* Created or revised proposal graphics as needed to support opportunity solutions.

*Works closely with a team of Technical Writers and subject matter experts to create, edit, and maintain Section 508-compliant project-specific documents, including system lifecycle documents. *Participates in peer reviews for co-writers as necessary, providing constructive comments and edits to improve the quality of the documentation as well as the quality of the process. *Reviews existing documentation and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, and content. *Creates, edits, and adheres to content and style templates, educating document owners on the importance of this adherence as necessary.*Revises graphics as needed to reflect changes in project scope, terminology, and meaning.

* Branded the company by developing a standard color palette, templates, formatting styles, designed identity package including standard email signature, letterhead, and business cards* Provided formatting/layout and editing for all proposals, reports, marketing materials, ads, and other deliverables incorporating stock images and custom graphics to produce final materials* Produced proposal submissions, reports, presentations, and written materials with a focus on visual appeal, grammar, spelling, one-voicing, overall readability, and appropriate messaging* Conceptualized graphics and designed layouts for proposal and marketing graphics, logos, ads, handouts, brochures, presentations, charts, signage for events, flyers, and posters* Interfaced with vendors to negotiate pricing, corporate communication objectives, and requirements for print jobs and collateral materials * Created an image repository by selecting/purchasing stock images and creating an archive * Reviewed and analyzed government solicitations to create compliance matrixes/templates/kick-off materials, collaborated with proposal teams, technical writers, partners, and subject matter experts to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks through Pink/Red/Gold review cycles in accordance with requirements and deadlines* Facilitated procurement of Arch’s first 508 compliance contracts (helped write contract proposal and develop task budget). Trained and supervised two junior compliance resources, completed remediation of files, and managed each project (including tracking, budgeting, QA of deliverables, and status reports to client)* Developed corporate website redesign plan including content updates and reorganization, new layout, transition to new CMS, and maintenance plan* Supported execution and development of standard usage protocols and management procedures to improve efficiency of SharePoint as an organizational tool.

* Produced layouts, proofed, and edited proposals, responses to questions, reports, training publications, and other documents, making changes for consistency, grammar, spelling, proper company formatting style, readability, and 508 compliance (when required)* Met deadlines and prepared documents while achieving visual consistency in compliance with government solicitation formatting instructions* Coordinated efforts of technical writers, proposal managers, and proposal coordinators to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks through proposal review cycles* Refreshed corporate logo to reflect acquisition by Lockheed Martin* Conceptualized and rendered proposal and marketing graphics working from hand-drawn or electronic drafts* Logged and tracked graphics using SLUG numbers or unique graphic identifiers* Designed infographics, handouts, brochures, slide presentations, posters, charts, signage for events, flyers, and other graphics in line with company branding and image* Purchased and catalogued stock images for in-house repository* Created or edited banners and web graphics for corporate website

* Saved the company thousands of dollars and hours of turnaround time by designing promotional products, briefings, and special client deliverables (e.g., thank you cards, mouse pads, flyers, logos, and brochures), thereby eliminating the need to outsource these projects to contractors.* Spearhead development and integration of electronic interactive documents as a new mode of client survey submission and data collection (acted as primary authority across Mathematica’s six regional offices).* Produced proposals―gathered formatting and submission guidelines from RFPs/RFQs; coordinated with proposal team to establish production timelines; typed, proofed, and edited proposal documents including text, tables, and graphics; maintained version control of files; arranged production and binding of hard copies; handled delivery to client and distribution of internal copies; archived proposal files and final copies.* Designed document layouts (including selecting stock photos, purchasing fonts, creating style templates, and devising color palettes).* Designed charts and graphics from data for reports, slide presentations, posters, and training materials.* Produced and edited questionnaires, customizing them for specific audiences and usage (i.e., respondent age, mode of administration, etc.).* Trained new staff in company protocols such as following RFP guidelines and proposal procedures.* Maintained document version control thereby ensuring security, proper file access rights, and archiving of final files.