Sarah Friedfeld Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

At CBRE, I support the implementation of assignments ranging from development advisory, strategic planning, brokerage and other associated real estate services to government entities and education institutions nationwide. I lead and write proposals for public sector clients, focusing on diagnosing client needs and identifying solutions across the CBRE platform. My approach includes interviews, research, and analysis to ensure that our proposed solutions deliver exceptional outcomes for taxpayers and public entities. Since joining CBRE, I have delivered winning proposals for the Cities of Oakland and San Francisco, State of California, State of Tennessee, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Arlington County, and Austin Community College District, among others.

Dallas, Texas, Us

As BD Manager for AECOM International Development's largest practice, I managed the development and refinement of the pipeline of USAID new business pursuits for the Infrastructure & Environment practice, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. I served varying roles as Capture Manager, Proposal Manager, Editor, Reviewer, and Writer, and led proposals from opportunity identification through submission and delivery. My work included the following self-defined factors:--Work with various teams to identify and vet opportunities including factors such as competitive landscape, win probability, opportunity costs, and necessary steps to undertake a winning capture process. SKILLS: Teamwork, critical thinking, industry awareness--Develop, budget, present, implement, and report on pursuit plans and progress. Analyze, select, and negotiate with potential subcontractors to strengthen our bid. SKILLS: Independent and group analysis and synthesis of information in a structured way, partner and client outreach, public speaking, accountability, negotiation--Prepare proposal outlines, conceptualize and define project elements to achieve client objectives, collaborate with writers and section leaders to sync across proposal sections including technical approach, methodology, activities, staffing, budget, etc. SKILLS: Attention to detail, synthesis, teamwork, accountability, and relentless focus on client objectives--Write proposal sections including executive summaries, value propositions, relevant experience, staffing plans and strategies, partnering methodologies, etc. SKILLS: Writing, coordinating, thinking, and leadingFrom 2012 to 2016 I traveled to 11 countries on behalf of AECOM, leading and supporting teams to prepare for and write winning proposals for USAID. My country experience includes Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Jordan, Egypt, Kenya, Haiti, Philippines, South Africa, Mozambique, and Namibia.

Melbourne, Vic, Au

--Coordinate across Cardno companies to fully leverage expertise in strategic markets--Led business development for Cardno in Haiti: traveling in-country, meeting with clients, tracking opportunities, writing and managing proposals --Meet clients and donor representatives to market Cardno’s capabilities and gather intelligence about upcoming bids (in person, by phone, and by email)--Manage all aspects of proposal preparation including writing and editing key sections, and coordinating and overseeing various aspects of proposal writing including budgeting, recruiting, production, and technical writing--Draft marketing materials related to Cardno’s expertise, experience, and capabilities--Travel to countries of strategic interest to raise Cardno’s profile among clients, learn more about the operating environment, and inform Cardno’s business development strategy--Develop and implement capture plans to appropriately pursue project opportunities

Project Coordinator for USAID funded project in Afghanistan:--Recruited and mobilized 13 expatriate staff from all over the world to the project’s headquarters in Kabul. Ensured allowability of all expenses, reviewed million dollar project invoices, and managed subcontractor billing. Wrote and edited ongoing reports--Worked closely with the project team based in Kabul to ensure morale, administrative clarity and function (payroll and allowance issues, expense reports, vacations, mobilization and demobilization), and proper accounting --Traveled to Kabul 5 times in 2 years for a total of 4 months in-country working closely with project team to ensure smooth operations and work on ad hoc implementation issues--Completed successful close-out of all project activities including final asset inventory and transfer of over 5,000 project assets to almost 20 Afghan beneficiary offices; was awarded project certificate of appreciation and performance bonus

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Ba, International Affairs