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Working as a Proposal Specialist and Marketing Coordinator on a team to manage assigned proposal responses from start to finish as well as coordinating events, merchandise, and branding.Managing assigned proposal (bid) responses from start to finish under tight deadlines and with competing priorities.Reading and analyzing procurement documents (RFI, RFP, RFSO, RFSA, etc.) to identify areas of strength, weakness, opportunity, and risks for the firm and communicated findings to cross-functional teams.Identifying sticky issues and advising on questions that strengthened the proposal; writing the questions that needed to be asked; (following review and acceptance); submitting questions to and communicating directly with procurement and tracked correspondence.Identifying and tracking amendments, summarizing changes and notified the broader team, applying changes to matrices/grids, and ensuring that Resource Management a/o the consultant obtained the revised criteria.In collaboration with cross-functional teams, with respect to assigned proposals, liaising directly with consultants and candidates selected by Sales (email, phone, in-person where applicable) to gather consultant background information. Maintaining and updating the company’s detailed database (SharePoint and Bullhorn) and tracked each assigned project from initiation to completion, ensuring that all documentation was tracked, labeled appropriately, and maintained per documented retention periods.Performing research into industry trends, standards, concepts, and tools ranging in complexity from administration to IM/IT and geomatic services.Managing significant merch orders and designs through Staples and VistaPrint.Coordinating attendance, merchandise, and branding for multiple events, including conventions and company parties for both internal staff and external attendees.Developing and designing graphics for invitations and posts using Canva.

Moved to the position of Social Media Coordinator on a part-time basis to attend university.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Worked initially as a Proposal Writer and then was promoted to Proposal Writer and Social Media Coordinator all while a part of a multi-disciplinary team. Moved to the position of Social Media Coordinator on a part-time basis to attend university. Tasked with writing and editing various job descriptions (HR, IM/IT, Communications, etc.) with a variety of requirements. Part of the Social Media team and helped craft the online presence of TAG HR and Turtle Island Staffing.Worked under changing deadlines to craft professional and compliant proposals.Communicated with government clients on several occasions to effectively understand proposal requirements.Researched and crafted detailed job descriptions in response to Mandatory and Rated criteria.Performed research into industry trends, standards, concepts, and tools ranging in complexity from administration to IM/IT and geomatic services.Developed reports on RFPs to be presented to senior management (executive level and above), which included advice on potential questions to ask clients to increase chances of success, identify potential obstacles and issues, and understand the industry skillsets associated with the job description.Worked with a team and independently to manage RFPs from start to finish.Created visuals and written content for social media and copywriting purposes.Coordinated, planned, and managed professional videos and photos for staff - included a makeup artist, photographer, and videographer.Revived TAG HR’s LinkledIn and Twitter.Created TAG HR’s Instagram and Facebook.Ran Turtle Island Staffing’s Instagram and LinkedIn.Provided ghostwriting services for the CEO.Developed and designed various company branded content in Photoshop, Canva, Later.com, and Ripl.Ran and managed themed campaigns on various social media platforms.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Worked as a Proposal Assistant to help the Proposal Writing Team with writing, editing, and compiling bid submissions on a daily basis.

Kanata, Ontario, Canada

Moved from contract to full time as a Content Writer in a self-motivated position with limited supervision. Tasked with writing and editing content at Veem. The content surrounded how to do business in different countries with each guide and blog dedicated to a country.Worked with ever changing deadlines to create a concise voice for the startup.Took the initiative to create a style guide from scratch for several different types of content.Wrote, edited, and formatted an ebook for the CEO of Veem, Marwan Folzey.Also became proficient with HTML coding to ready pieces for publish. Drafted tweets, Facebook posts, and LinkedIn posts.

Kanata, Ontario

On an internship, created content for the magazine publication as well as online articles revolving around a positive and local Ottawa theme. Tasked with transcribing, editing written interviews, picking pull quotes, and writing introductions for the interviewee. Was able to get in contact with and conduct an interview with actor and writer Jared Keeso.Worked under deadlines and varying increases in workload day by day, home and in office.Researched the social medias of competitors’ (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).Aided in the content of social media posts.Transcribed and edited interviews so that they would work in a written setting but also maintain the voice of the interviewee.Gained and maintained contact with multiple agencies as well as in another country to interview a celebrity.

Nepean, Ontario

Created and wrote a blog featuring a review piece, a non-fictional essay and a creative fiction short story. Also, played the role of substantive editor for several of my peers, enhancing the accuracy and flow of their works. To pursue my blog topic in more detail and include real-life experiences, I developed and interviewed several professional resources to provide information and quotes for my post.Edited the works of my peers, covering grammar all while maintaining style choice and theme.Tasked with posting to various social media that were timely and creative takes on writing as well as interesting facts about Canadian authors.My blog, “Death and Where to Find It,” generated the most interest out of forty others resulting in 100% more views.

Toronto, Ontario

On contract, worked as a content writer and editor, as well as a key member of the website design team. Responsible for enhancing professional presentation of Deevo Design business through writing and editing company memo depicting their various complex services accurately and attractively.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to gain an understanding of the client's needs, extracting the necessary information to appreciate their vision and project it on the website accordingly.

Wrote an in-depth review of the game Bioshock Infinite. Gave a detailed description of the mechanics and storyline without divulging any "spoilers", presented my observations and opinions, as well as justifying my final rating, in an informative and entertaining manner.

Honours Bachelor, Social Communication

Diploma, School Of Media And Design: Professional Writing Program

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