Jennifer is one of Colorado Spring’s leading residential real estate professionals, with more than 25 years of experience. She is recognized and admired for her extensive market knowledge, dynamic negotiating skills, strong work-ethic, forward thinking marketing and her unparalleled service. Her positive attitude and knowledge of the real estate industry has earned her a well-respected reputation, not only with clients but amongst her peers throughout the industry. She maintains an impressive five-star review rating and for Jennifer, helping others achieve their real estate goals is not just her job, it’s her passion.

Jennifer Dion offers over 20 years’ active real estate experience and 24 years total experience. Her unique style and attention to detail has become the hallmark of her successful real estate career and earned her achievements as a consistent Top Producer and awards including Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society, President's Club and Multi-Million Dollar Producer. Some of her corporate clients have included ExxonMobil, USAA, Navy Federal CU, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and AOL. Additionally, Jennifer is a Military Relocation Specialist, an Accredited Buyer’s Representative, and New Home Specialist. Jennifer grew up in beautiful Colorado Springs and in 2008 she decided there was no place like home and returned to the beautiful Rockies to be close to family. As a military family member, both growing up and as an adult, she fully understands the challenges of moving and settling in and she'll do everything she can to ensure you have a positive relocation experience, whether you are a local, coming back home, or living here for the first time. Jennifer prides herself on customer service and satisfaction. Providing the very best service boils down to putting you, her client, first. This means keeping herself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs. Her top priority is making sure clients are advised of all their options and she understands that buying or selling a home is one of the most important decisions/investments a person can make. Her in-depth knowledge of the local market and experience in contract negotiation are valuable resources that enable her to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients. She brings a fresh innovative approach to marketing your property. From top quality, professional photography, to national exposure, local print marketing and promotions through social media channels she understands that the marketing opportunities are endless.

Coordinate and conduct proposal review, identify specific dates for document release and deadlines. Evaluate and outline all parts of the Request for Proposal or Quote (RFP/RFQ) and track to ensure compliance with all areas; developing schedule; identify proposal team; provide tools for assisting other proposal participants in completing their sections (i.e. storyboards for writers, checklists for pricing and operations); work closely with Operations and Business Development to develop win themes and discriminators and ensure these are clearly communicated in the proposal; coordinate all clarification responses including BAFO; lead slide/content development for oral presentations and ensure compliance with instructions; Coordinate win or loss debriefs and lessons learned/post proposal reviews; Support Business Development in transitioning opportunity to contracts and operations post award. Experienced in analyzing request for proposals (RFPs), preparing outlines, schedules, and templates for responding to the Government; Proven ability to work with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to understand and write about complex technical and management approaches; Knowledge of business development life cycle management; Knowledge of Federal and/or State proposal life cycle; Proven ability to successfully communicate company proposal objectives and key characteristics to management, both written and oral; Managing the RFP/RFI process and the contributing team members.

Proposal Projects

As a Federal Proposal Manager, responsibilities included reviewing, analyzing, and developing responses to Requests for Proposal (RFP's), Requests for Information (RFI’s), all project solicitations, developed detailed proposal schedules and ensuring adherence to all deadlines for efforts at Corporate Headquarters and thirteen regional offices throughout the country. Communicated with clients, management, internal departments, and vendors to coordinate overall marketing effort in accordance with corporate goals. Created a project database, project write ups, and proposal templates, marketing collateral, and created a matrix identifying personnel and project experience. Other responsibilites included, facilitating Bid/No Bid meetings, developed strategic teaming arrangements, coordinated final production activities including; desktop publishing, editing, proofreading, printing, binding, final book check and final product delivery strategy. Perform substantive reviews of both text and graphics, review comments, and verify recommended changes are incorporated, ensure the assigned writing sections comply with RFP requirements, and comply with standard format and style criteria.

As corporate marketing manager, all company marketing activities were under my management. Responsible for website development and presentation, marketing collateral, advertising, public and media relations, and other promotional marketing strategy and implementation. Developed marketing processses such as CRM, proposal writing, conducted marketing research on opportunities, competitors, and industry trends. Coordinated with Prime contractors for bid opportunities on all projects within the company area of expertise. Attended all trade events as a representative of the company.

Top Producing Realtor. Coldwell Banker Rookie of the Year 1993. Coldwell Top Producer 1994-2007, USAA Relo Specialist, ABR, GRI, Contract specialist focused on government agency relocation. Negotiated contracts for buyers, sellers, and banks. Updated and maintained database of housing inventory on regional MRIS system. Fast paced response to the needs of others as they relocated for federal and state government careers. •Referral Status from 2007-2009Property Renovation Expert•Exceptional Family Member Program Advocate•Expert on State and Local services for Military Families with Special Needs•Established, maintained, and updated files, databases, records, and other documents; performed analyses and calculations in the processing of data for ongoing reports.

Defined, analyzed and evaluated marketing collateral and programs. Tracked, projected, and reported on opportunities within the Federal, State and Local government. Maintained communication with management to ensure marketing activities aligned with business goals. Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support for executive-level staff including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and effectively managing all essential tasks, managed all PE licenses and renewals for the executive level (up to 100 licenses active)Performed substantive reviews of both text and graphics, reviewed comments and verified that recommended changes were incorporated, ensured the assigned writing sections were compliant with RFP requirements, contained win strategies and win themes, and followed standard format and style criteriaResponsible for coordinating final production activities, including desktop publishing, editing, proofreading, printing, binding, final book check and shipping strategyExperienced in all facets of Business Operations including; Personnel, Human Resources issues, OSHA and FAR compliance, Contract Negotiations, Payroll, AR and APCoordinated with Data and Information Manager and HR Manager in identifying personnel and recruiting potential candidates for contracts Successful proposal wins with the DoD, Department of State, Department of Energy, Mayo Clinic, Catholic University and numerous other organizations.

As Senior Project/Sales Manager and Marketing Director, I developed and managed a wide range of marketing tools including promotional materials, direct-mail pieces, and Web site content. I developed creative print and online marketing collateral, established a product selection showroom, pricing, and programs. Directed forward-thinking sales and marketing team, advanced technologies and training. Other roles within the compnay were Office Manager, HR Manager, Executive Assistant to CEO. As Executive Assistant and Senior Project Manager, roles and responsibilites varied from day to day depending on the needs of the CEO and the organization. Responsibilities included; contract management, payroll, AP/AR, take-offs of plans, client design selections for construction projects, ordering materials and supplies for office and construction projects, coordination with lenders and homeowners for funding projects, assisted with land and property acquisition, and general construction management, maintaining licensing and credentials, and public relations. Served as director of community involvement.

Experienced planner of formal military balls, dining in and dining out, receptions, promotions and fundraisers. Responsible for all aspects of planning of meetings and special events for this organization. Coordination for all amenities and accommodations, managed associated contract negotiations with vendors inlcuding; catering, staff, music, and entertainment. Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.Ability to work with a variety of partners, both internally and externally, and to foster teamwork in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.