Writing, collaborating (internally and externally), and project management for complex RFPs and RFIs (37 in 2020 and 51 in 2021). Facilitating meetings and operating as a liaison between departments and working as the Proposal team's Microsoft Teams technology consultant. Sharing knowledge within the Proposal team. Ensuring accuracy of answers, timeliness of submissions (100% on time or early), and supporting team members.

Outreach to funders – calls and emails – and updates to client calendars/schedulesResearch prospect data for clients at direction of client leadResearch potential funders, review fit, identify guidelines and verifying priorities and requirements for submission.Prepare grant proposals for general operating and programmatic supportCompile, write and edit applications, letters and queries exhibiting strong expository writing skillsPrepare sponsorship proposals for event, program, or organization supportSolicit sponsorship through phone, email, and in-person outreachMaintain database of funding and sponsorship opportunities

Researched potential funders (including reviewing fit, identifying guidelines, and deadlines). Processed funding updates. Maintained client database. Worked with Directors and Development Managers to ensure accurate and timely funding reports, and assign and track grants. Wrote, edited, and submitted grants, LOIs, and LORs.

Wrote grants, LOI, LOR, and correspondence for J. Murphy & Associates. Ensured deadlines were met, documents were well-written and clean of editorial and grammatical error, and that billable time was minimized.

Developed and taught 74 classes (English, Literature, and Humanities) for undergraduate and graduate students. Managed small and large groups, kept students on task, and ensured university course objectives were met by students. Worked with colleagues to achieve departmental goals and planned for the future of the university. Assessed, evaluated, and corrected student writing. Also taught at: Southern New Hampshire, St. Cloud State, Le Cordon Bleu, and University of Phoenix.

Prepared mortgage files (75-100 weekly) for underwriting at People’s Home Equity, and insured accuracy and compliance of documents. Audited files prepared by other mortgage set-up workers and worked with mortgage officers to ensure deadlines were met for consumer and wholesale mortgages to close in a timely manner.

Solicited submissions for the Minnesota English Journal, published and edited 30 articles. Revamped website format and content, created more interactivity, increased user traffic by 62%. Website for journal used the Wordpress CMS.

Developed and taught 14 courses (English, Literature, and Humanities) for undergraduates. Managed small and large groups, kept students on task, and ensured goals and expectations were met. Trained and mentored 14 new graduate teaching assistants. Assessed, evaluated, and corrected student writing. Same position at: Minnesota State (2005-2007) where I won the “Outstanding Graduate Student” award.

Created and edited an interactive online catalog using Adobe Creative Suite and HTML. Edited content, maintained databases, and marketed webpages.