Kelley Hyson Email & Phone Number

Win more work, without the frustration. THINK Proposals solves your proposal challenges with reliable, just-in-time support. Our customers consistently achieve the highest proposal evaluation scores on mega pursuits, strategic opportunities and complex contracts. In fact, our services have supported winning proposals for projects valued at $20k to $10b over the last 20 years. ​THINK Proposals gets you the win, while taking the stress out of your proposals. *THINK Proposals formerly operated as Lit Strategies, LLC

Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Managed the dynamic, diverse Proposal Operations Department in support of Federal Civilian, Defense & Intel, and International Business Units.• Streamlined proposal preparation process and provided continuous training and instruction on the process.• Managed complex proposals for opportunities in IT services management, aviation, systems engineering, counternarcoterrorism, linguistics, and information assurance/cyber.• Provided department operational strategy and competitive analysis.

• Edited documents ranging in length and intensity of editing needs. This includes cursory line editing, content analysis and in-depth technical rewrites. • Provided specialty edits for variety of fields including technical editing within information technology, security, engineering, architecture, construction, medicine, and environmental science fields. Also edits business documents within business plans, corporate communications, marketing, and business development.• Provided specialized expertise in English as a Second Language (ESL) editing.Client Feedback:Information Technology (Programming) Textbook Manuscript Edit"Very good edit of the material and useful comments." Quality of edit: 5 out of 5English as a Second Language (ESL) Marketing Plan Edit (Russia)"The work is really great in all details: style, understanding of author's voice, choice of words. Many thanks to Kelley - surely will use the service again." Quality of edit: 5 out of 5English as a Second Language (ESL) Cover Letter and Resume Edit (Hong Kong)"Thank you very much for editing my work! Your edit makes my cover letter more lively to read and sounds a lot stronger! I am truly appreciative for your help and I look forward to working with you again." Quality of edit: 5 out of 5Masters-level Thesis on Education & Government Policy (Northern Ireland)"Comments were extremely helpful and useful. A very efficient service." Quality of edit: 5 out of 5

Portsmouth, Va

Technical Analyst and Director of Business Development • Supported multiple projects as the technical writer/editor for U.S. Department of Defense projects. Wrote and edited highly technical final reports with multi-person research teams. Clearly communicated technical concepts on a level understood by non-technical audiences. Developed project plans and POA&M documents. Projects included future innovation for Next Generation Information Technology Architecture, Cross-Domain Information Sharing, Emergency Management Modeling, and other projects of a classified nature. • Served as principal technical editor for the Chief Executive Officer’s dissertation entitled Adding Executable Context to Executable Architectures: Shifting Toward a Knowledge-based Validation Paradigm for System-of-Systems Architectures for PhD in Modeling and Simulation at Old Dominion University. Over one year, performed nine complete rewrites and improved understandability, persuasiveness and relevance to ultimately lead to his graduation. • Advised information technology engineers on improving clear written communication. Continually bettered the company’s capability to communicate highly technical terminology through outlining and writing. Clear understanding and communication of the client’s needs and wants were key to effectively tailor deliverables, whether the audience was technical or non-technical in nature.• Managed proposal development involving teams of up to seven contributors. Positioned SimIS as a favorite teammate for prime consultants through effective motivation, deadline management, organization, and communication.• Developed strategic approach, managed conference planning and served as a central communicator for regional and international conferences such as I/ITSEC in Orlando, FL.

• Mentored Client Managers to achieve $28 million in sales for both Transit and Aviation – directly reporting to Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer. • Performed sales management for 42 Client Managers including tracking sales versus budget, sales forecasting and developing strategies to achieve sales with prospective and existing clients; advising course correction as needed.• Interactively developed account plans with Client Managers combining education on how to strategically pursue clients based upon industry research, competitive knowledge and relationship development.• Provided focus, research and strategic support for mega pursuits (valued at $2 million or greater in contract value).Key accomplishment: Developed relationships with two new practice areas within the company and leveraged to achieve $28 million in 2008 sales.

Primary source of external and internal communications with a sales and marketing focus• Created and wrote technically-oriented marketing collateral materials • Coordinated tradeshows, corporate events, meetings and golf outings.• Prospected potential clients in public and private sector.• Conducted research on competition, clients and corporate image development.• Compiled annual market analyses.• Managed multi-company venture projects involving 1-5 partnering companies.• Cost-effectively increased company visibility through strategic placement of advertising and media outlets.• Managed budgets for advertising agency, media vendor and printing companies.Accomplishments• Promoted to Marketing Communications Specialist.• Managed five-firm joint venture to win a nearly $700 million Dayton Public Schools contract.• Produced and coordinated sales materials resulting in over $1 billion in sales.

M.S., Marketing And Communications

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

B.A., Professional Writing

Activities and Societies: Editor of Student Newspaper Graduated Magna Cum Laude