Expert in crafting compelling grant proposals that articulate program goals with supporting statistics. Collaborates on strategic plans with Corps Officers and Program Directors, aligning the organization's objectives with the funder's initiatives. Builds strong internal relationships across teams. Skillful in compiling budgets for Divisional and Corps Programs. Organizes historical data efficiently and communicates deadlines proactively. Proficient in drafting and reviewing grant reports. Facilitates grant review meetings and implemented a systematic tracking process for timely submissions. Skilled in grant opportunity research, prioritizing tasks effectively, and showcasing adaptability by taking on additional responsibilities as needed.

L2 Trucking Products, a family owned and operated company, manufactures & markets the specialized tools for the trucking industry. Project Management (product development)• Prepare and publish product development documentation.• Establish and publish project timeline, outlining deliverables.• Coordinate and facilitate conference calls with Chinese manufacturer.• Compile issues list and track resolution. • Document change of scope. Marketing• Develop, manage and maintain company websites.• Organize and design advertising campaigns: theme development, artwork creation and selection, video production, voice-over, copywriting, and editing.• Design marketing collateral and promotional material: postcards, flyers, presentation folders, stepped flyers, product brochures, giveaways, and information forms.• Coordinate all collateral mailings. Trade Show Management• Defined and managed critical timelines for trade show readiness.• Managed the design and production of a trade show booth, staying on task and under budget.• Provided leadership by suggesting improvements, alternatives and upgrades to booth re-design.• Oversaw the shipping of trade materials, including graphics, displays, literature, sample items, etc.• Traveled to trade shows. Oversee set-up & teardown of booth and equipment.

Project Management• Created the standard installation form used by the programming department across all teams.• Liaison between the development team, internal associates and external clients requiring direct client contact.• Coordinated meetings, facilitated conference calls, published agendas, minutes and timelines.• Arranged timelines, monitored project progression, and offered support to the scope of the project.• Prepared and delivered presentations in support of existing products to internal associates and external clients.• Supported and oversaw the system development lifecycle by obtaining appropriate client approvals; established and scheduled priorities; tracked project status; provided appropriate client communications and coordination; and assisted with project closure.• Tracked Changes in Scope, providing appropriate estimates and obtaining client approval. Analysis and Design • Assisted clients in designing statements, by providing input and making recommendations as necessary.• Defined project scope and objectives based on client needs.• Collected, analyzed, wrote and maintained business and technical requirements documents from which unique applications were written.• Participated in and facilitated the review of business and technical requirements and design documentation to obtain clients' and internal groups' approval. • Tracked and documented changes to business and technical requirements and functional specifications.• Developed, coordinated, and implemented test plans and test scripts to verify business and functional requirements and processes during system development and quality assurance testing.• Worked with SQA to resolve gaps between actual and documented functionality.

Inside Sales/Customer Service• Successfully managed the High maintenance accounts and the Midwest regional territory.• Calculated quotes and negotiated expedited orders with production to meet customers delivery needs.• Gathered requirements, worked closely with client and engineers designing application specific connectors.• Explained features and benefits of product lines to customers.• First contact with customers regarding quality concerns. Administrative• Liaison between Regional Sales Manager, District Sales Manager (ie. Field sales) and upper management.• Communicated with Field Sales regarding territory activity.• Negotiated lead-times with production.• Wrote ISO 9000 procedures regarding internal procedures.Advising & Teaching• Expanded and improved Customer Service classes• Instructed and clearly communicated expectations regarding customer service to Sales Administrator Trainees and Support Staff..• Guided trainees and peers with role-playing and trouble-shooting as customer concerns arose.