Led global marketing efforts for international architecture and interior design firm.Managed team of personnel to support all marketing, public relations, and communications activities for five offices.Responsible for developing and maintaining firm identity and brand.Worked closely with firm leaders to support efforts to gain and retain clients through print and web collateral.Oversaw all qualifications, proposal, and presentation development and production.Developed marketing operations guidelines, including business development communication protocol and proposal process.Managed public relations activities, including researching and maintaining press contacts and annual awards and editorial calendars.Updated database of opportunities, clients and projects.Generated and updated website content, including project, news and award information.Oversaw maintenance of all marketing boiler plate, resume, and template updates.Organized photography of all projects and manage image database.

Defined and developed an overall marketing framework for the firm to facilitate new strategic marketing goals and efforts. Developed marketing framework that consisted of a new branding identity, target client lists, a strategic marketing plan, a new website, an editorial and advertising calendar, an award submission schedule, and a conference and events calendar.Involved in implementation of new CRM software, Deltek Vision. Ongoing tasks to support strategic marketing plan: supervising production and circulation of marketing collateral material, updating website, planning and pitching articles and speaking opportunities, attending local and national trade shows, writing project award submissions, organizing advertising, coordinating events and news with PR firm, and developing and maintaining client care programs. Other tasks: develop job descriptions, interview, hire, and supervise interns and temps to support strategic marketing efforts; proposal planning and production in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including federal and state submittals, statements of qualifications (SOQs), and SF254/255 and SF330 submittals; and researching project leads through the internet, various publications, and industry contacts.

Proposal production in response to RFPs, including federal and state submittals, SOQs, and SF254/255 and SF330 submittals. Developed and customized text and graphics for SOQs, proposals, slick sheets, and other marketing materials. Coordinated proposal outlines, directives, and schedules with key personnel. Edited various documents ranging from proposals and SOQs to press releases and internet pages. Wrote policies and created flow charts for business processes. Created and updated project descriptions and resumes. Tracked federal and commercial opportunities through FedBizOpps, publications, and industry contacts. Researched and developed information on clients and competitors. Developed internal training and presentations on Deltek Vision and CRM & Proposal databases, templates, software, and other various subjects.

Prepared yearly Marketing and Business Development Plan for local office. Prepared proposals, qualifications packages, and interview materials, including SF254/255s and SF330s. Researched project leads through the internet, various publications, and industry contacts. Proofread documents and correspondence. Composed routine correspondence and produced documents according to company’s communication guidelines. Updated client and project information databases, resumes, and project lists.