Providing technical editing and syntax checking for a German-based technology client in support of the firm’s entry into the US market.- Identify syntax errors and ambiguities resulting from document translation. - Provide alternative language to technical experts for review to ensure key concepts are accurately communicated. - Proof read and correct technical documents, user guides and communications materials for grammar and semantics.

- Provide research, writing and editing support for the purpose of applying for grants and responding to RFPs- Identify grant and proposal opportunities for clients- Analyze application/RFP/RFQ materials and assist clients in strategic response planning- Research organization qualifications and needs to provide targeted responses to proposals and grant applications- Write press releases upon project/grant award- Provide debrief/follow-up/tracking information as needed to awarding entity

-Grants Chair. Responsible for identifying and pursuing funding, training and materials supporting various school programs. Collaborated with faculty and staff to determine goals. Coordinated with administration at the school and district level to gather required data. Attended pre-qualification meetings. Prepared and tracked applications and requests for proposals. Followed up with grantors to provide information for press releases and required milestones. -Garden Chair. Responsible for establishing a school garden. Designed and successfully procured funding through grants and donations of time and materials for construction of the garden. Managed volunteers and services providers in construction effort. Managed multiple teams of students in planting, maintaining and harvesting garden produce. Raised awareness and contributed to the school’s status as a “Healthy Zone School”. (See links in Media section below)-Environmental Chair. Responsible for raising awareness among the student body and local community. Managed multiple groups of 5th grade students in school recycling efforts. Coordinated with ISD and City personnel on various events and campaigns. Collaborated with administration and staff on promotion and execution of school programs. Designed and produced promotional materials such as posters, stickers, fliers and displays. Acted as liaison between students, faculty and volunteer base. Pursued funding in-kind donation for the purpose of expanding environmental efforts and increasing enthusiasm in the school community.-Grade Level Volunteer Coordinator. Responsible for collection and distribution of funds for various school activities. Collaborated with staff and administration on logistics of events. Managed volunteers in preparing and orchestrating extracurricular school activities.

- Provided design direction and procurement of furniture and fixture selection for residential, leisure and professional environments- Worked with industry professionals to procure home furnishings and accessories for third party clients and project showcases- Conducted design seminars to preferred customers

- Identified and generated new business opportunities for architectural design services in the residential and hospitality arena- Interfaced with clients and potential clients to establish current project needs and future opportunities- Managed business to business (B2B) communications to promote the firm's latest qualifications and capabilities- Managed and tracked project lead progress once passed off to Studio Executive Team and Regional Offices- Established a Public Projects practice- Identified and responded to Requests for Proposals (RFP/RFQ) for public projects

Supported a team of Communications Management Consultants by providing research (LexisNexis) and proposal writing services. Was responsible for collaborating with Team Leads, corporate graphics and print production departments to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Provided marketing coordination in the pursuit of large scale federal and local government projects. Responsibilities included: identification of opportunities through channels such as the Commerce Business Daily (CBD), attendance at pre-qualifications meetings, selection of project team (including consultants), coordination and production of proposal and presentation materials.

Developed, marketed and instructed continuing education courses in AutoCAD (architectural/engineering/drafting software). Responsibilities included: interaction with local businesses to determine training needs, design of courses ranging from high-level introductory seminars focused on helping management establish realistic project expectations to in-depth training for CAD operators.

Internship - provided computer drafting services.