Christine Thorburn Email & Phone Number

Collingwood, On, Ca

Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

Brampton, Ontario

Responsible for managing the proposal development process with multi-disciplinary teams of subject matter experts, including professional engineers, certified engineering technologists, environmental planners and various specialist subconsultants. Specific responsibilities include the following:- assessing proposal requirements, developing compliant proposal outlines, and compiling, editing and writing standard proposal components in adherence to RFQ/RFP requirements;- collaborating with proposal team members to obtain and develop information to respond to client requirements;- compiling disparate content elements from a distributed group of authors into clear, persuasive proposals that are technically correct and convey the proposal strategy;- formatting proposal components to comply with client requirements and internal branding guidelines;- performing quality control to contribute to high-quality, compliant and responsive submissions;- assisting in editing and writing internal and external communications, including marketing materials and collateral, award submissions, abstracts, case studies, articles and media releases, etc.;- assisting with other marketing and corporate initiatives, as required; and- developing and maintaining corporate information systems to facilitate the business development process through centralized corporate and personnel experience data and reference materials.

Oakville, On

Led and facilitated the entire bid process with multi-disciplinary teams of subject matter experts to develop comprehensive, compliant and compelling proposals. Specific responsibilities included the following: - Maintained strategic knowledge and awareness of current and potential project bidding opportunities.- Developed and maintained relationships with members of the business development and management teams, and potential and past partners.- Led and provided expert guidance to the bid proposal process, ensuring compliance with all requirements.- Provided overall guidance in determining the best approach and winning strategy for bid and management teams.- Facilitated and participated in the determination and appointment of proposal team members and subject matter experts.- Scheduled proposal strategy and regular review meetings, and attended all required project information sessions, site visits and Q&As.- Managed the overall proposal development process, including delegating bid content from internal operational leads, subject matter experts, proposal writers, and the estimating team; assigning tasks; establishing timelines; managing team communication and team accountabilities; maintaining strict deadlines; and monitoring risks. - Reviewed, managed and distributed amendments to all bid team members to ensure high quality and accuracy of bid content.- Contributed expertise in creative writing and design.- Managed and maintained the CRM database through data analysis and reporting.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Led and facilitated the proposal process.- Led opportunity, risk and cost analysis discussions and provided strategic input to understand and support the decision process.- Contributed to building the optimal plan / winning strategy / winning price – documenting key themes and approaches.- Managed all communication, internal and with the client, scheduled strategy and review meetings, and ensured full team followed the proposal process.- Managed bid logistics, developed the schedule for the team and established responsibilities/ expectations for the proposal.- Reviewed all bid materials, including contracts, pricing and technical components with attention to detail.- Developed compelling RFx documents and sales material, including writing, editing, layout and production.- Managed the overall proposal development process including development of business solutions and content with internal operational leads, subject matter experts, writers and financial personnel.- Designed and produced proposals with internal or external resources.- Ensured the maintenance and management of CRM data to ensure data integrity.

Toronto, On

- Provided coordination and administrative support to the Business Development team.- Reviewed and followed up on a daily basis the business opportunities posted on MERX, Biddingo, and other relevant tendering sites.- Assisted team and provided support to market research initiatives.- Maintained and tracked proposals and sales activity reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.- Consolidated data to create reports using MS Access and corporate CRM system for reporting internally and to corporate.- Coordinated, tracked and distributed various reports.- Assisted the proposal team with proposal preparation and production.- Managed proposal inventory.- Organized meetings and coordinated all requirements.- Managed project fact sheets and other proposal materials.- Processed invoices and expense reports for payment.- Assisted marketing and communications team with coordination of internal and client-focused events.

Vancouver, Canada Area

- Monitored BC Bid and Merx for relevant public and private tenders in the British Columbia region.- Distributed and tracked regional project opportunities from BC Bid and Merx while controlling the proposal process and flow of information to ensure efficient and timely proposal responses.- Developed and maintained an MS Access database to track RFx documents with automated email reminders for status updates.- Coordinated, edited and formatted proposals and associated marketing materials, including layout and design using Adobe InDesign.- Facilitated regular business development meetings and followed up on action items.- Coordinated and participated in regional tradeshows and conferences.- Managed and monitored prospect information within the internal CRM system.

Toronto, Canada Area

Executive Assistant to the CEO (2005-2006)Account Manager / Contract Renewal (2006-2007)

Education record

Written And Business Communication