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Arlington, Va

I manage and execute the capture and proposal processes for NEC's Advanced Recognition Systems division in the federal market. ARS offers advanced biometric identification solutions that help the nation's law enforcement, security, intelligence, and customs and immigration agencies and the military to protect and secure America's people and assets.With the assistance of a California-based Documentation Team, I support three federal account managers in pursuit of solicitations involving fingerprint, palmprint, and latent print collection and matching, and iris and face recognition and matching technologies. NEC develops solutions that leverage proprietary No.1-rated algorithms and leading-edge artificial intelligence to view people, analyze patterns, and provide predictions.

Alexandria, Va

I reviewed requests for proposals (RFPs) or requests for information (RFI), assessed information needs and identified resources required to develop high-impact and contract-winning response documents. I identified and gathered subject matter experts and past performance information; guided, shaped, wrote, and edited proposal section content. Performed final proposal copyediting as assigned. Trained new proposal and capture team employees on content and use of SharePoint site and RFI process. Provided advice and support to Capture/BD Team members; prepared and edited documents with attention to deadlines.

Rockville, Md

I provided substantive technical editing, rewriting and strategic placement of print and Web informational and training materials under contract with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In this position I also:-- Translated technical information into clear, readable, and accurate text appropriate for the audience. -- Managed client and subject matter expert communications to ensure clarity and accuracy.-- Managed components and criteria of peer-review and client review processes to gain acceptance of material for publication. -- Wrote and designed electronic and print program presentations/briefing materials and speaking points for clients, project director and other project staff on request. I also was a member of numerous proposal development teams, assisting with research and writing and editing proposal sections.

Washington, Dc

--Assessed IT system documentation for accuracy, consistency and traceability, throughout the project life cycle, producing comprehensive written reports that responded to program oversight requirements (independent verification and validation).--Reviewed, edited or created project documentation, including standard operation procedures. Wrote and distributed team meeting reports; responsible for follow-up on outstanding items.

Rockville, Md

I created a comprehensive national communications plan to promote the use of certified health promotion and substance-use prevention programs to niche markets, developing an array of collateral and communication vehicles (Web site, newsletters, brochures, meetings, conferences, speaker opportunities, toll-free information line, focus groups) to reach stakeholders.I also employed brand and product-use/recognition surveys showed that program use more than tripled and awareness increased 25 to 30 percent per year. Based on results, the client added $1 million to contract.Upon leaving this position, I attended graduate school for three years.

Washington D.C.

Hired on a one-year contract, I was assigned to gain national media coverage in two areas: the Grandparents as Parents program, and the election of the association's first African American president. Highlights of my work and accomplishments include:-- Developed and implemented media communications plans that included targeted media campaigns, news briefings, and media interviews for the association president and program directors.-- Developed and maintained media and grassroots contacts databases, which I used to place stories in various major cities across the country.-- Set up a media tour with the incoming president, including meetings at a national meeting of minority journalists where I gained coverage on Atlanta network TV.-- Gained national coverage of Grandparents as Parents on CBS TV News and Radio by successfully promoting the association's National Grandparents Day events.

White Plains, Ny

Chairman's Quality Award Finalist, 1991

Master Of Journalism (A.B.T.), News Management

Activities and Societies: Undertook the study while working as a general assignment reporter for The Boston Herald and editorial writer.

Master Of Divinity (M.Div.), Global, Cross-Cultural And Interfaith Studies

Activities and Societies: Jonathan Edward Society // Cultural Immersion & Mission in South India, 2008 // Women @the Well Conference.

International Marketing Management-Certificate, Marketing Communications

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Tv, Radio & Film

Activities and Societies: Minor in Modern Dance