• Review and analyze Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) requirements, provided bid/no bid guidance, prepared Proposal Management Plans (PMPs), proposal development schedules, proposal outlines, compliance matrices, and managed all proposal development efforts and color reviews.• Coordinate proposal development efforts for airport and/or airline bids in the Americas Geography. Supported bids for Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE) and Biometric Passenger Processing System (BPPS) in various domestic and international airports.• Ensure a consistent and clear story in the overall proposal document by reviewing, editing, and providing critique to technical narrative provided by Solution Designers and Subject Matter Experts.

I am certified by the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) and have extensive experience managing small and large federal solicitations. I have successfully managed proposal efforts leading to more than $3.1 Billion in new or continued business. I am thoroughly familiar with the federal procurement process and have a comprehensive background in Project Management, Systems Analysis, and Requirements Gathering. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I am bilingual, proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and various graphics programs.

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Responsible for all proposal development efforts from capture planning to proposal delivery.

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 Directed proposal development activities, including RFP review and analysis, proposal management, liaison with Corporate, Contracts and Finance Staff, technical writing and editing, review and final formatting of technical proposals.  Managed winning proposals resulting in over $86M of new revenue in 2008.  Prepared PMPs, proposal development schedules, proposal outlines, and coordinated all proposal reviews. Performed thorough review and analysis of RFP requirements, proposal development instructions, and evaluation criteria parameters.

 Proposal Manager for new business opportunities, responsible for reviewing RFPs, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Performance Work Statements (PWSs) issued by the United States Government.  Managed over 40 new business proposals since 2005, of which more than $176M was awarded to SSAI. Managed all proposal efforts using Microsoft SharePoint. Developed compliance matrices to meet Government requirements and integrated schedules, costs, and technical information into comprehensive corporate proposals.

 Responsible for directing and supervising functional analysts through the authoring and management of system requirements, use case scenarios, vision documents, storyboard models, and system change requests. Facilitated Joint Application Development (JAD) Sessions.  Implemented Rational Unified Process methodology used in the capture and presentation of system requirements. Ensured all required research and proper translation of customer requirements were properly documented into software requirements, for use by software engineers and other personnel during all phases of development. Functional team leader in the design, development, and implementation of the Supply Chain Common Operating Picture (SCCOP) and Aircraft Scheduling Analysis and Maintenance System (ASAMS) software projects.  Authored test plans and associated test cases ensuring that requirements were clearly identified.

 Responsible for authoring business plans and proposals for new business ventures. Gathered and documented system requirements for a Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) system at Delta Air Lines.  Project Manager for the Y2K Project at Brown & Williamson (B&W) Tobacco Corporation.  Performed project management tasks including; management of project plans, risk management and analysis; cost management, and status reporting to management.

 Assisted organizations in the standardization and implementation of project management principles; resulting in improved resource utilization, schedule and budget tracking, and enhanced project performance and quality. Responsible for the implementation of a project management methodology at Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation in Macon, GA.  Work included: project management consulting and training; ViewPoint and TimeWizard system administration, training, and support; project life cycle development and support, and IT Infrastructure project administration.

 Responsible for planning, designing, and implementing projects necessary for improving the quality and reliability of ARINC services; which provided voice and data communications to the airline industry. As the project engineer for Central America and Canada, provided leadership and guidance during the design and implementation of Canada ACARS, Mexico ACARS, and COCESNA expansion. Responsible for interfacing with the various governments and regulatory agencies.  Supported airline industry groups in the advancement of satellite communications. Led a team of engineers during the testing, evaluation, and deployment phases of VSAT capabilities with the ACARS service.  Worked on the design and development of voice and data communication systems for the Federal Aviation Administration.

 Designed fiber optic and electronic networks that provided for voice, video, and data communications. Engineered main feeder routes and subscriber loop carrier networks for residential, commercial, and industrial areas in Northwestern Connecticut. Performed long range planning and analysis for future construction and expansion.