We build big websites for small businesses. At Vitality Design Group, we believe your website should be just as beautiful as it is functional. Your online presence should create an experience for your customers layered with storytelling, personality, and elegance.

Served as Marketing Proposal Specialist II to lead and write proposals to support the Water business line. Worked in collaboration with the South Eastern business development and operations team on identified priority pursuits, including partnering in the preparation of formal and informal client solicitations, including requests for qualifications (RFQ), requests for proposals (RFP), and pre-qualification efforts.My position includes leading large and strategic proposals and presentations, providing support and guidance from pre-RFP pursuit positioning through to interview stage, as required. I am also responsible for the development & implementation of strategic marketing plans and tactics.

- Introduced project management software to better track past, current, and future RFQ/RFP submittals.- Constantly looking to improve layout and design of submittal documents.- Works with national team on brand standards to create a consistent image for the UES brand.- Can manage 3-4 RFQ/RFP submittals while assisting with Business Development Teaming Opportunities on the branch level.

Coordinator Responsibilities:- Act as the central point of contact on assigned proposals, lead and guide the work of RFQ/RFPs and Proposals team- Analyze RFQs, RFPs and RFIs to create proposal outlines and development plans- Direct proposal kickoff and debrief meetings, as well as prepare detailed proposal plans,schedules, outlines, and compliance matrices for all phases of proposal development.- Plan winning themes, value propositions, strengths, risk reducers, and differentiated solutionsto initial proposal outline- Work closely with engineering, procurement & program management to complete theformulation of “win strategies and themes” (taking into account strategic relationships,competitor intelligence, etc.) and ensure the message is articulated throughout the proposal- Facilitate multi-disciplined groups in brainstorming and developing solutions to key aspectsof the proposal providing tactical advice and guidance with the ability to drive strategy andsolutions that result in winning submissions.- Monitor proposal content to ensure compliance to RFP requirements, evaluation criteria, andtechnical requirementsResearch and gather information to include corporate information, and other standard materials- Maintain, augment and improve library of reusable components, templates, and processes toreduce response time and improve quality on future bidsProposal Writing:- Provide writing guidance to authors and capture coordinators to ensureproposals are clear and concise- Strong aptitude for improving organization, flow, readability, completeness, and clarity ofengineering intensive proposals- Use industry standard software to devlop proposals. (InDesign, Photoshop, Bridge, Acrobat)

Worked directly with leadership members and decision makers about the effectiveness of marketing strategies for Forefront A+E. Visual and written content creation for marketing outlets such as company website and social media. Prepares visual materials for internal or external presentations. Manages client lead generating sites and company website contact forms.Oversaw Customer Relationship Management and Lead Generation tools. Engaged new and existing clients to develop lasting business relationships.- Develop RFQ submittals and ensure deadlines are met.- Attend Pre-Bid Conference Meetings- Support Strategies with Graphic Materials- Social Media Campaigns- Website Updates/Maintenance- Print Production for Marketing Materials

- Continued responsibilities for media design and layout.- Responsible for animated concepts such as user interactions throughout campaigns.- Execution of strategies for moments of animation in emails and web design.- Industry standard/commercial publications of print materials.

- Works with Programmer on Front-End Web Development.- Performs Photography/Video Editing tasks for client work.- Creates Social Media “ready-to-post” Content for Monthly Marketing Clients.- Utilizes industry standard software (Adobe CC) to layout copy, images and graphics for print production.- Works with team to develop email campaign strategy and design focus.

- Created advertisements for businesses and prepared posters for printing.- Designed annual ad posters for display in businesses.- Collaborated with businesses for logo adjustments for optimal printing.

Graphic Design Intern for local franchise of IHOP®. Produced internal marketing materials focused on the surrounding community to create a sense of customer loyalty and inclusion.