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• Analyzes the technical requirements of RFPS, RFQs, and other client solicitations to identify compliance items
• Leads the proposal process, formulates a proposal plan with win themes and a compliance matrix with assignments and schedule for writing, editing, production, and delivery
• Creates content including past performance documentation, capabilities descriptions, and management and project plans
• Creates proposal document in InDesign that is visually appealing
• Evaluates technical sections – text, layout, graphics, etc. – for storytelling quality, consistency, coherence, clarity, and compliance

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States

I am a volunteer co-editor and leader of the editorial group for Woodbury News Net, a fact-based, independent, startup news source. We're strengthening the bonds of community one story at a time.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Reported and wrote stories for the Wisconsin State Journal, Minnesota Business magazine, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Winona Daily News
• Covered business, crime, courts, local and state government
• Researched topics, interviewed sources, synthesized information and crafted stories, usually on deadline
• Translated complex topics into engaging and easy-to-read content
• Used the inverted-pyramid style, which mimics the proposal-writing approach taught by Shipley Associates
• Took photos or suggested photos and graphics to help tell the story

• Wrote technical, management, resume and/or past performance sections for federal proposal responses.
• Wrote clear, persuasive and articulate proposal sections; translated complex ideas into easily understandable text.
• Interviewed experts to develop compelling content.
• Enhanced proposal responses with knowledge of marketing and communications best practices, technologies and frameworks.
• Built proposal templates, working documents, draft compliance matrices and proposal outlines based on RFP requirements, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Provided final reviews of proposed publications for content and style.

· Analyzed RFQs and RFPs and other bid documents for requirements· Organized and led cross-functional teams during kickoff meetings.· Developed proposal plan, compliance matrix, and schedule.· Helped identify and articulate key messages, discriminators, benefits, and proof statements.· Applied experience and best practices in proposal team management.

Denver, CO

• Analyzed RFPs and RFQs and developed win themes.
• Used Shipley Associates proposal methods.
• Developed content plan using outlines and storyboards.
• Led content for assigned proposal sections including technical requirements.
• Interviewed subject matter experts to create understandable technical content.
• Created content that emphasized our competitive advantages.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

I served as the main editor for our daily news coverage. I oversaw our on-air hosts and on-air sound as well. I also hosted as a backup when needed. Award: Best Feature Report or Series, Metro Radio Division, Colorado Broadcasters Association, 2012

I worked with the Sanford School of Medicine and the School of Health Sciences on communications and marketing. I led the redesign of the websites for both schools. I also led the redesign of their alumni magazine.

Directed staff of six full-time, six part-time news producers/hosts. Responsible for 10 daily newscasts; daily, in-depth feature; and daily, one-hour midday program. Responsible for news coverage including story assignments and story editing. Anchored noon news. Substitute host for Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

Responsibilities included grant administration & writing, fundraising, media relations & marketing for a non-profit agency with an $8 million annual budget.

Sioux City. IA

My work included a series on the tenth anniversary of the crash of Flight 232. I also covered the Pope's visit to Saint Louis and a Republican presidential debate in Des Moines. I led election night coverage on several occasions. I was responsible for broadcast and online news coverage on weekends for a few years. I also oversaw daily news coverage as.

I handled communications strategy and media relations.

Sioux City, IA

Covered night police, courts, county government, politics, including the 1994 legislative session in Des Moines.

Tomah, WI

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I led a newsroom of 60 staff members for a newspaper published five days per week during the school year and three days per week in the summer. I was responsible for a $700,000 budget. The Daily won best college newspaper of the year during my term as editor. I also reported for several years, mainly covering the University administration.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Education record

Tomah, WI