Sara Borders Email & Phone Number

Brentwood, Tennessee

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Provide ongoing account support and act as key client contact for planning, implementation, participant issues, reporting, etc.

• Responsible for writing, editing, and managing the process to complete requested business proposals (RFP, RFI, etc.) which included evaluating the proposal request and identify key messaging, creating project plan (consisting of deadlines, key meetings, etc.), conducting kick-off meetings and strategy meetings, working with SMEs to develop responses, writing, editing, and managing drafts, preparing and producing final version for submission, and managing follow-up questions• Utilized proposal automation software, Qvidian, throughout the drafting process• Team lead which consisted of triaging all new proposal opportunities, leading bid/no bid meetings, overseeing and editing all projects for other proposal managers and presentation coordinator, assisting in updating policies and procedures for the department, leading new department projects such as the proposal re-design, and fostering all current SME relationships

• Responsible for writing, editing, and managing the process to complete requested business proposals such as RFPs, RFIs, proactive proposals, and other client facing documents• Assisted in SharePoint development and implementation• Built and maintained relationships with all Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)• Managed proposal boilerplate and source library in SharePoint• Created and implemented new proposal layout and design• Assisted Marketing with writing and editing collateral

• Developed and executed strategic marketing plans for all six service lines• Led creation and design of all brochures and advertisements• Responsible for creating and managing company press releases• Responsible for website content, edits, maintenance, and analytics• Led new design initiatives for company-wide brand standards• Created and published quarterly marketing report for executive team to review marketing activity and results• Administrator for Salesforce.com including implementation for 30 users• Responsible for editing all proposals and reports that go out to clients• Appointed head of internal communications task force and developed and implemented a multi-faceted internal communications strategy