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Visalia, California Area

Since July 2008, serve as Deputy Director for this private, nonprofit community action agency, leading programs that contribute to the economic stability of youth, families, and communities. Manage the proposal development team, providing strategies for the development of competitive proposals. Serve as in-house editor and mentor staff across the agency in writing and editing skills.Previously served as Resource Development and Contracts Director (2002-2008), managing proposal development and contractual activities, coordinating teams, and ensuring CSET's quality standards were met. As a proposal writer (2000-2002), conducted needs assessments; researched best practices and trends in a variety of fields; and wrote proposals, concept papers, reports, and agreements.

Visalia, California Area

Developed proposals for this nonprofit agency serving Kern, Kings, Tulare, and Fresno Counties. Coordinated input from field staff and other agencies to develop proposals for local, state, and federal government agencies. Edited and produced a variety of publications. Participated in English-Spanish translations of publications for Spanish-speaking customers.

Logan, Utah

Managed proposal development involving large in-house teams and multiple companies. Directed writing, editing, illustration, and production staff. Analyzed requests for proposals and assisted management in selecting bid opportunities. Supervised junior proposal analysts and student contributors of a bimonthly column for Ad Astra, a National Space Society magazine.As Sr. Technical Writer, wrote/edited scientific journal articles, promotional materials, test procedures, and reports. Documented field and launch activities for upper atmospheric research, such as operations procedures for greenhouse monitoring equipment used on Mir, the Russian space station. Participated in program reviews at NASA Ames, Johnson Space Center, and the Institute of Biomedical Problems in Russia.