Michelle M. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga

• Proposal coordination through the entire lifecycle process for public-sector contracts. Includes experience with SF330 and SF24-102.• Service areas: civil engineering, topographic and hydrographic surveying, water resources, stormwater infrastructure/management, municipal, transportation and traffic engineering, as well as GIS, mapping, and geospatial. Federal, state, and local projects.• Coordination and collaboration with technical experts, project managers, senior management, and prime/subcontracting entities.• Writing and design of compelling proposal content in line with branding and business development strategies.• Quality control oversight, ensuring proposals are fully complete, accurate, compliant, and submitted on-time. • Formatting proposal content for reader-friendliness, consistency, and a cohesive look.• Copyediting for grammar, composition, polished presentation, tone, and overall effectiveness for technical and non-technical audiences.• Grantwriting coordination.• CRM development and maintenance.• Experience using IMS, GA Procurement Registry, and Sam.gov.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Peer-reviewed journal articles, dissertations, book manuscripts, and grant proposals.• Polishing grammar, syntax, strength of argument, translation, overall presentation, style compliance, and formatting.www.studiomcopyediting.comCopyedited articles published in:Psychology & Marketing - 2017Journal of Services Marketing - 2017Ecohydrology - 2016Hydrological Processes - 2016Canadian Review of Comparative Literature / Revue Canadienne de Littérature Comparée - 2015Computers & Industrial Engineering - 2015International Journal of Electronic Commerce - 2014Human Systems Management - 2014African and Black Diaspora: An International Journal - 2013National Taiwan University Language and Literature Studies - 2013Journal of Behavior & Information Technology - 2012Tamkang Review - 2011Kairos: Studies in Cultures and Literatures - 2010Chung Wai Literary Quarterly - 2009Copyedited books: One published (Lexington Books, 2013), one in progress (2018-2019)Copyedited papers presented at:Asian Pacific Decision Science Institute – 2017Conference and Symposium of Chinese Business Science and Technology Society – 2016Asia-Pacific Conference on Global Business, Economics, Finance and Banking – 2016ACLA Annual Meeting and Conference – 2015Conference of the English and American Literature Association – 2014International Symposium on Literature and the Environment in East Asia – 2014Asian Conference on Cultural Studies (The Cultural Studies Association of Australasia) – 2013International Deleuze Studies in Asia Conference – 2013Performance in/and the Public Sphere: An International Conference – 2013African Literature Association Annual Conference – 2012Confluence de cultures ou convergence de diasporas: Colloque International – 2011Comparative Drama Annual Conference – 2010SETC Theatre Symposium – 2009Popular Culture Association / American Culture Association Conference – 2009

Greater Atlanta Area

• Proposal coordination through the entire lifecycle process for public-sector smart grid and advanced metering infrastructure contracts.• Coordination and collaboration with technical experts and commercial operations management on proposal and editorial decisions.• Quality control oversight, ensuring fully complete, accurate, compliant, and on-time proposals. • Copyediting for grammar and polished presentation for technical and non-technical audiences.• CRM maintenance.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Notable achievements:-- Coordinated proposals winning U.S. EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I and II grants for development of new infrared emissions monitoring technology. -- Coordinated/wrote proposals winning $2,500,000+ in public sector contracts-- Wrote press releases immediately leading to local and regionally published feature articles with internet exposure.• Proposal coordination through the entire lifecycle process for public contracts and grants.• Service areas: environmental engineering, air and water quality, civil engineering, transportation, coastal engineering, disaster mitigation and recovery, geotechnical, FEMA, HMGP, and CDBG proposals.• Coordination and collaboration with technical experts, project managers, senior management, and prime/subcontracting entities on proposal and editorial decisions.• Creation of compelling proposal and marketing content.• Quality control oversight, ensuring fully complete, accurate, compliant, and on-time proposals. • Writing, graphic design, and coordination with technical experts on marketing collateral and PR in line with branding and development strategies. Included press releases, print ads, industry newsletters, conference materials, and website contributions.• Copyediting for grammar, composition, polished presentation, tone, and overall effectiveness for technical and non-technical audiences.• Formatting proposal content for reader-friendliness, consistency, and a cohesive look. Standard form customization.• Reporting proposal activity and research findings via written report and/or presentation.• Database and CRM maintenance.

Louisiana Delta Service Corps (Americorps), Baton Rouge, La

• In-depth research along with development and maintenance of databases and project files on partnering organizations, media outlets, and conference participation data.• Data analysis and reporting of findings via written summary with recommendations.• Research, writing, and design of an information booklet on cyber-safety for parents.• Conference/event planning and support.• Dissemination of educational material to partnering organizations for internal use and events.• Responding to internal and external requests for information. Outlining grant requirements. Assistance with scheduling media coverage. General organization and program support.

Louisiana Delta Service Corps (Americorps), Baton Rouge, La

• In-depth research on demographic and crime data, property data, and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for proposed building renovations.• Development and maintenance of databases and project files on property and demographic data.• Data analysis and reporting of research findings to senior management via written summary and/or group presentation, with recommendations.• Photo-documentation of community assets and blighted properties.• Contributions to the writing and design of content for organizational marketing collateral. Creation of information packages for interested developers.• Service project planning and support. Outlining of grant requirements. Responding to internal and external requests for information. General organization and program support.

Atlanta, Ga / New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, La

• Supervision of assembly and striking of lighting, sound, and projection equipment for touring concerts, theatre productions, conferences, and industrial shows. • Spotlight and light board operator. Steel climber.• Troubleshooting and repair of electrical/electronic equipment.• Production Assistant for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.• Two years stage management experience with the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Atlanta, Ga Area

Primary Clients: Small Businesses• Database development and maintenance of content for client information, inventory tracking, andoperations growth. • Development and coordination of user-friendly document control procedures, retrieval, distribution and tracking methods, with electronic and hardcopy archiving. • Processing and management of periodicals and resource publications for corporate libraries. • Quality control oversight. Review of complex documentation for compliance with established content, standards, methods, and procedures.• Office, corporate library, and workspace organization. • Writer/editor and graphic designer of marketing and professional documents. • Professional customer service and confidentiality. Meeting client-specific needs.• Identifying complex workflow and process-related issues, with solution recommendations

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