Eric Palfreyman, J.D., M.A., M.A. Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Research, write, and project manage the development of RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to develop business opportunities for Securus Technologies, Inc. Securus is the nation’s leader in providing telephone and software systems to the corrections industry. Working with sales, finance, and engineering teams, I analyze, schedule, write, and manage the proposal throughout the development project. In this environment, I develop multiple proposals at the same time, with a high turn-around speed. Proposals… Show more Research, write, and project manage the development of RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to develop business opportunities for Securus Technologies, Inc. Securus is the nation’s leader in providing telephone and software systems to the corrections industry. Working with sales, finance, and engineering teams, I analyze, schedule, write, and manage the proposal throughout the development project. In this environment, I develop multiple proposals at the same time, with a high turn-around speed. Proposals include product material, financial offers, contractual language, compliance with RFP requirements, and production. Skills involved include problem-solving, juggling multiple high-pressure projects, teamwork, communications skills, contractual language, compliance definition and execution, and strategic planning and positioning. I typically work with Large County governments and State Departments of Corrections proposals. Show less

Collin County, Texas

On a semester by semester basis, I have taught a variety of evening courses in English and Philosophy at Collin College. I taught prior to attending law school (Fall 1999 - Spring 2008) and have begun teaching again (Spring 2016 to Present). Currently teaching an English class, and, in Spring, will be teaching both English and Philosophy.

Lancaster, Tx

Bailey Tool and Mfg is a small, but very energetic company that creates commercial innovation in a number of industries, and provides design, manufacture, and commercialization. My role in Technical Writing and Proposal Management and Writing, along with Business Development activities, is targeted toward growing their industry, commercializing their design work, and acquiring larger, and longer-term contracts for future stability, growth, and societal impact. Though only there a short time, I… Show more Bailey Tool and Mfg is a small, but very energetic company that creates commercial innovation in a number of industries, and provides design, manufacture, and commercialization. My role in Technical Writing and Proposal Management and Writing, along with Business Development activities, is targeted toward growing their industry, commercializing their design work, and acquiring larger, and longer-term contracts for future stability, growth, and societal impact. Though only there a short time, I studied the contract, defined all technical documentation requirements, and executed a six-binder response to enable contract compliance and fulfillment. Show less

Mckinney, Tx

I have extensive experience in writing and editing in the telecom and high-tech industries; working on documents ranging from marketing brochures, press releases, web content, course development, RFP/RFI's, technical writing, and Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, and others. I am currently working on a book on Ray Bradbury's religious and philosophical views in the bulk of his writing--his novels, short stories, poems, and essays. This project is being developed with Kent… Show more I have extensive experience in writing and editing in the telecom and high-tech industries; working on documents ranging from marketing brochures, press releases, web content, course development, RFP/RFI's, technical writing, and Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, and others. I am currently working on a book on Ray Bradbury's religious and philosophical views in the bulk of his writing--his novels, short stories, poems, and essays. This project is being developed with Kent State University Press, and is presently in development. I am also writing a book on the Sermon on the Mount that examines a personal ethics in a modern society drawn from the principles covered in those historical three chapters in the Gospel of Matthew. I addition, I'm preparing two papers for submission for Law Review consideration: one in the subject area of Tortious interference with a contract, and the other in the area of Involuntary Sterilization, including a model law providing legal guidance on ethical considerations, and procedures to protect human rights and to provide guidance for decision-making.. Show less

Addison, Tx

Working with Senior Management, I created and developed technical and financial RFPs for foreign governments in the areas of oil and gas authentication, and tax stamp administration (specific content is confidential). Direct contributions included writing, editing, strategic messaging, input on legal and protective language, definition of WIN Themes and incorporation in messaging, as well a, negotiating content between stakeholders, and tracking elements in the requirements documents to assure… Show more Working with Senior Management, I created and developed technical and financial RFPs for foreign governments in the areas of oil and gas authentication, and tax stamp administration (specific content is confidential). Direct contributions included writing, editing, strategic messaging, input on legal and protective language, definition of WIN Themes and incorporation in messaging, as well a, negotiating content between stakeholders, and tracking elements in the requirements documents to assure compliance in all requirements. I also created, maintained, and gave visibility to a milestone tracking tool to align all deliverables to due dates, assign ownership, and define scope for providing the best RFP in meeting customer requirements and meeting the requisite deadline. Work at Authentix was as an independent contractor and I was neither a direct employee nor an agent of Authentix. Show less

Working with strong team to help expand and create better efficiencies of design and content of data and documents to support Dell Services' sales activites. Work includes strategic direction, improved taxonomy, and stronger content with more support for sales and promotion of Dell Services.

I have been providing Product Marketing Support to Dell market-facing documentation in the area of their newly acquired services division (formerly Perot System), focusing on the services offerings in Infrastructure, Business Process Solutions, and Applications Services. In this role, I research, compile, write, and edit documents defining and positioning these services for both internal and external audiences.

Dallas, Tx

I was in the leadership of the Corporate Law Association (two years as president)--bringing in speakers from different areas of corporate law and leadership to broaden the exposure of law students to different aspects of corporate law and in other areas--including executive leadership, leveraging a law degree into an executive leadership position. I also gave lectures at multiple schools within Dallas Independent School District for the Dallas Bar Association. Winner: Best Advocate… Show more I was in the leadership of the Corporate Law Association (two years as president)--bringing in speakers from different areas of corporate law and leadership to broaden the exposure of law students to different aspects of corporate law and in other areas--including executive leadership, leveraging a law degree into an executive leadership position. I also gave lectures at multiple schools within Dallas Independent School District for the Dallas Bar Association. Winner: Best Advocate (First Round) 2011 Jackson Walker Moot Court Competition Show less

Manage development and refinement of various service lines. Service Offering documentation, rates calculation and development, forward modifiers, refinement and negotiation of contracts. Worked in support of other business divisions initiates, such as the Business Unit Review document and the strategy plan.

Led the team that edits the Responses to Proposals and managed the Internal Corporate Sales Support Content Library in support of sales, presentations, and proposal development.

I created curriculum and taught courses in English and Philosophy, with a focus in philosophy. I taught at all three primary Collin College campuses and was highly regarded by my students--many of whom I still communicate with. Having finished my Juris Doctor in law school, teaching as an adjunct faculty member again would be rewarding.

In my tenure at Nortel, I filled the following positions: Manager, MSL-100 Marketing; Sr. Specialist, MSL-100 Product Marketing; Sr. Specialist, MSL-100 Product Management; Sr. Specialist, Meridian Mail Course Development, and Sr. Specialist, Product Management for Meridian Mail—taking this product to the #1 slot in our market, beating our nemesis, Octel.

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Juris Doctor, August, 2012. Member, Dallas Bar Association While in Law School, I was president, for two terms.

M.A., Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Master's Thesis: "Natural Law, the Ninth Amendment, and American Judicial Decision-Making." My period at San.

M.A., English

B.A., English

Associate In Arts, Humanities/Humanistic Studies