Mary Beth Roberts Email & Phone Number

Knoxville Metropolitan Area

• Develop clear, concise, and compelling proposals and documents in response to government requests for proposals (RFP).
• Customize proposal writing to meet the exact content requested by the RFP/SOW.
• Interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and research technical experiments, testing, and devices.
• Develop clear, concise, and detailed statements of work (SOWs) and essential documents (UCN-20064, UCN-15918, etc.) for solicitation of bids and sole-source procurement of products and services.
• Customize SOWs to meet individual procurement requirements. Present a clear understanding of processes and methodologies.
• Manage the process of content creation to ensure deadlines are met.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Research and develop content strategies for original, compelling technical and creative content.
• Provide a solid working knowledge of effective writing and communication concepts.
• Edit content, technical proposals, and documents.
• Experience creating persuasive B2B, marketing, and B2C content writing.
• Create engaging content for various mediums and audiences, including episodic broadcast, press releases, training videos, commercials, advertisements for print, explainer videos, promotions, newsletters, technical.
• Research, develop, write, promote, and produce productions on time and within budget.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Managed a satellite office of the Behavioral Medicine Institute (BMI) within Pain Consultants of East Tennessee.
• Maintained a positive working relationship by utilizing best customer service with the client - Pain Consultants of East Tennessee (PCET).
• Displayed leadership, initiative, and self-discipline in the management of the satellite office.
• Demonstrated best customer service/patient relations practices.
• Demonstrated self-awareness and conflict resolution.
• Proactively worked to anticipate issues and reach quick resolutions.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Composed online content and created keywords to optimize searches for websites (SEO/SEM).
• Utilized search engine optimization (SEO) best practices and keyword strategies to increase website traffic.
• Interviewed subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content on topics.
• Performed in-depth research into topics and keywords.
• Worked closely with cross-functional teams within the marketing department.
• Stayed informed and up to date on emerging and existing industry trends.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Researched, developed, wrote, promoted, and produced productions on time and within budget.
• Produce and wrote scripts for film and videos such as broadcast shows, advertiser-sponsored programming, advertisements, explainers, training videos, and promotions for clients (HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Fine.
• Wrote explainer video (short marketing videos) scripts for various clients.
• Researched, developed, and composed online content, technical content, scripts, and films for various federal government agencies, federal contractors, and state and local government agencies.
• Wrote and produced scientific and engineering technical videos for technology companies
• Translating technical concepts into lay terms to communicate to a broad demographic.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Coordinated and supervised all of Horse Haven of Tennessee's (HHT), a 501c3 nonprofit, fundraising activities to ensure income stability and growth of the program.
• Cultivated donors; developed corporate sponsorship; identified and solicited new prospects for gifts to support operations.
• Researched grants, performed grant writing, and applied for assistance.
• Received grant awards for 80% of those applied.
• Established annual fundraising goals in support of the budget requirements.
• Coordinated with the Executive Director and Board to develop an annual fundraising plan with achievable goals and objectives.

Oak Ridge, TN

• Wrote, managed, and produced various film and video productions, including promotions, training, and informational films.
• Produced productions for new or innovative technology.
• Worked closely with Y-12 Public Affairs Departments.
• Translated technical and scientific information into lay terms.
• Tasked with rewriting content for Y-12's website.
• Wrote and produced a series focused on the history of Y-12 and Oak Ridge for streaming and East Tennessee PBS.

Knoxville, Tennessee

• Taught feature film, video, radio, advertisement, and documentary scripting and scriptwriting, teaching to classrooms of about twenty-five students in the Video Production and Technology Department.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Managed, wrote, and produced various promos and television/cable programming for Food Network, Great American Country, and Do It Yourself Network (DIY).
• Served Supervising Producer for DIY Kits, 1-minute advertiser-sponsored programming segments for the Do It Yourself Network.
• Worked directly with the Director of DIY Ad Sales Marketing to develop content for each sponsored Kit.
• Researched, wrote, and produced productions on time and within budget for clients/networks.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Managed the Broadcast Production & Traffic Department for the agency.
• Oversaw and supervised all broadcast and radio commercials, from developing budgets through the entire production process.
• Worked closely with Account Executives assigned to each client and the Creative Director and Film Director.
• Managed the production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Scheduled all broadcast projects for the agency.
• Monitored and managed the production budgets to ensure that projects were completed under budget.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Managed show series, show specials, interstitials, and commercials from developing the budget through the entire production process.
• Worked closely with Network Executives, Executive Producers, and Sr. Producers assigned to each show.
• Monitored and managed the production budgets to ensure that projects were completed under the approved allocations.
• Researched and hired freelance production crew across the United States.
• Assisted in the research of show ideas, content for shows, and appropriate locations to support show content.
• Managed on average of three to five shows/projects at one time. Scripps Networks, owned by E. W. Scripps, was, at the time, comprised of Home & Garden Television, Do It Yourself Network (DIY Network), Food Network.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Conceptualized, built, and managed, in partnership with another owner, Morris Creative Group, LLC, a Graphic Design and Advertising Firm.
• Managed the Film & Video Division, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Accounts Payable, and various client accounts.
• Collaborated consistently with Morris Creative team to produce the best possible product and outcome for our clients.
• Demonstrated leadership to staff and clients.
• Developed new clients in partnership with another owner.
• Teaming with another owner, generated a business plan, employee manual, client contracts, employment agreement, and other legal documents.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts And Sciences

Civil Engineering / Math

Majored in Civil Engineering

Not Completed, Med Psych And Counseling - Mental Health

Activities and Societies: Clarence Brown Stage CraftPart time, never completed