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Manages full cycle proposal process from receipt of proposal to submission in accordance with all requirements and deadlines. - Responsible for major RFPs and key clients - Participates in formulating proposal strategy and methodology - Solicits content from SMEs and updates database accordingly - Trains senior writers in corporate style and strategy- Manages coordination of complex joint RFP submission with parent company

Austin, Texas, United States

As publications editor, I work with the media team to develop the Bureau's annual publications, including annual reports, brochures, news articles, proposals, and reports of investigation. I write, edit, and proofread highly technical material while working with designers and illustrators to create an impactful end product. Our ultimate goal is to bring awareness to the innovative geoscience projects our researchers spearhead that help create energy equity, mitigate environmental harm, and provide a trusted source of objective research. - Edits for Chicago Manual of Style, house style, USGS style guide, and other style guides as required by scientific journals- Maintains brand voice throughout all projects, adjusting communication style as needed for web and print copy- Acts as Bureau photojournalist and photo editor for news articles

Initially hired as an RFP writer, I became the proposal team lead while also spearheading a content creation project for a new client resource website dedicated to bringing equity to lawyer access. - Reviewed, wrote, and edited RFPs, RFIs, RFQs - Trained and managed proposal team - Maintained relationships with subject matter experts, including executives, sales personnel, member services, and IT

The Woodlands, Tx

As lead documentation analyst, I was responsible for user guide creation and maintenance, writing website copy, and editing marketing materials and proposals. I assisted the team with software quality assurance for both our website and mobile applications. - Trained other documentation team members - Created SOPs for internal use

College Station

As lead student worker at the ELI, I tutored English as an additional language to international students using my linguistics training in a conversational approach. I was eventually promoted to senior office associate. - Oversaw part-time staff and entire conversation partner program - Advised international students - Planned and facilitated cultural events