As Pursuit Manager, I lead and oversee the development of compelling marketing and proposal materials to support our business development efforts. I am responsible for creating and refining qualification materials, including resumes, project descriptions, brochures, proposals, and presentations, while ensuring they adhere to brand guidelines and quality standards. I manage the proposal process by reviewing RFP/RFQ documentation, summarizing tasks, and planning production schedules to ensure organized and timely execution. In collaboration with technical team leadership, I develop and manage proposal review schedules, ensuring materials are thoroughly reviewed and submitted on time.I contribute to strategic go/no-go decisions by assessing resources, outlining pursuit schedules, and working closely with supervisors and team members to inform strategies. Additionally, I assist in crafting competitive analyses and developing winning strategies that enhance the firm’s chances of securing project awards. My role extends to supporting pre-proposal campaigns, including targeted marketing efforts, strategic advertising, social media initiatives, and collateral development to drive engagement.Maintaining high-performance standards, I consistently meet or exceed deadlines while identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency. My work combines strategic thinking with attention to detail, ensuring successful pursuits that align with the company’s objectives and deliver measurable results.

Led all Responses to Requests for Qualifications and Proposals efforts to include coordination of strategy and review meetings, content development, layout, and production of all proposal materials. Prepares interview presentation materials and works with the project team to strategize and present to external clients. Develop content for social media and website. Create internal and external marketing materials including informational documents, qualification packages, advertisements, displays, and brochures.

Develops and manages internal and external communications between the Chamber and its membership. Creates, develops, and manages all aspects of the Chamber’s marketing and communications program, including flyers and brochures, e-newsletters, and websites. Continually reviews and recommends ways to improve and enhance all forms of marketing and communications. Oversees the preparation, printing, and distribution of all Chamber publications. Maintains and develops content for the Chamber’s websites and social media. Builds awareness of Chamber activities including the writing and distribution of news releases, e-newsletter articles, and website content. Develops a relationship with and acts as the Chamber’s liaison to members of the news media. Coordinates, markets, and sells advertising in the Chamber’s publications. Performs various other assignments as assigned by the President & CEO.

Coordinates marketing school material and events. Manages, contributes, and maintains all content for the School website and social media sites. Produce and distribute the weekly electronic newsletter to the current parent body. Plan and execute programs that enhance the visibility and public perception of SPLS. Update existing marketing plan as needed with strategic long-term and tactile short-term objectives. Review the production of all school publications, including the Handbooks, event invitations, programs, Parent Council invitations, etc. Produce advertisements for admissions purposes

Generated advertising revenue by selling Ledger Media Group products to existing, new, and inactive accounts. Responsible for working within an assigned territory, promoting our broad portfolio of products that include both digital and print components servicing all of Polk County. Researched and analyzed the marketplace to identify new business opportunities. Met with new and existing customers to assess their advertising and marketing needs, trained them on the use of our products, and assisted with further sales. Demonstrated a high level of community and professional activity. Experience in online sales and/or digital media or a related industry. Adapts to a rapidly changing product line and marketplace, is innovative, and not afraid to try new concepts. Proficiency in Windows/Adobe Software. Strong knowledge of Salesforce.com

Operations - Supervised Advertising Responsibilities, Layout Design, Financial Adjustments & Ad Design. Billing & Adjusting accounts, Layout of Print Products, Creating and Designing Print & Online Products. Coordinated Marketing Events and Managed weekly sales meetings. Trained and lead staff of 50+ on daily best practices, new upcoming practices and increased performance within each team. Influenced Sales & Marketing, Planning and Creating ideas. Design/Coordinate Tab & Magazine Publications for Print. Graphic Designer, Manager,Trainer,Administrator and Advisor. Formulated employee policy best practices and job descriptions. Achieved computer proficiency; demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop and all Internet functions. Marketing - Promoted NYT/The Ledger Media Group for Community events/advertising purposes. Created presentations for Corporate presentations presented by the Publisher. Evaluated target markets and proposed marketing strategies. Designed, developed and implemented marketing and sales campaigns, employee incentive programs and contests. Communication Skills - Promoted products and services, generated leads and initiated sales. Established and improved client communications; maintained ongoing relationships. Addressed customer inquiries; interpreted and delivered information; proposed suggestions; provided guidance; identified, investigated and negotiated conflicts. Coordinated, planned and contributed at special events. Served as a representative and liaison. Reduced Overtime to Zero by clarifying and solving the issues creating the increased spending.

Prepared work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials. Plans concept by studying information and materials. Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts. Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval. Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment. Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.