Led end-to-end proposal process, elevating Industrial business line's standing in a competitive market. Collaborated cross-functionally, devising compelling proposals, RFI responses, and win strategies. Achieved 45% revenue growth through targeted capture planning.

Managed 3 business lines' proposals and marketing. Led 3 professionals. Provided proposal direction. Developed win strategies, crafted proposals, and enhanced presentations. Drove marketing initiatives: trade shows, research, client engagement, content creation, ads, and events.

Managed Kiewit Energy's proposals department, overseeing operations for 4 offices & 15+ team members across multiple business lines. Streamlined systems, orchestrated capture strategy, proposal development, and messaging alignment while mentoring junior personnel.

Led a team of 3 professionals, oversaw proposals for 4 industrial business lines, and managed win strategies, writing, editing, presentations, and resources. Established standardized processes, enhanced proposal quality and consistency, and boosted revenue by 40% in 3 years through targeted proposals. Supervised and developed 3 direct reports, leveraging proposal expertise, strategic planning, and team management to cement organization's industry leadership.

Directed a 6-member team and managed proposals across 3 business lines. Orchestrated marketing communications for presentations, town halls, and materials. Provided comprehensive proposal support, including development of win strategies, writing, and coordination. Supervised multi-channel communication piece creation.Accomplishments:• Aided Group Executives with strategy, research, presentations, enhancing performance.• Forged winning proposals, securing $2B+ revenue, fueling remarkable growth.• Pioneered operational solutions in win strategies, raising awards by 45%.• Elevated junior staff via mentoring, refining proposals and presentations.• Streamlined new business lines through effective processes.• Shaped company-wide Leadership Development Course, creating modules and campaigns.• Crafted ABC Eagle Award-winning Excellence in Construction entry.

Led hands-on development and preparation of technical and cost proposals, and other market-focused presentations for Industrial Services and US Construction clients in the Oil/Gas/Chemical/Industrial facilities industry. Provided thought leadership for win strategies and key operational solutions concepts in project-oriented team environments. Additionally, I have contributed to the development of key communication platforms, including brochures, internal communication briefings, presentations for town halls, and other business development efforts.

As a pivotal leader, collaborated with Senior Executives and Business Development, devising and executing capture strategies for Infrastructure and Federal Government divisions. Enabled success in securing high-profile defense contracts, notably the Iraq Support Contract (LOGCAP IV). Ensured coherent messaging across platforms, aligning with government objectives. Partnered with stakeholders, legal, and communications for seamless execution. Key clients: Department of Defense, Corps of Engineers, US Homeland Security.

As a Project Manager, I was responsible for overseeing marketing campaigns and providing strategic planning and branding services to professional service providers.Accomplishments:• Successfully created award-winning marketing materials, including firm brochures, corporate identities, and annual reports for clients.• Managed the entire proposal development process, from RFP decomposition to proposal delivery, for clients ranging from private-sector to government agencies.• Developed and executed highly focused capture strategies designed to increase the probability of winning new business opportunities.

As the Marketing Communications and Proposal Development Manager for a top engineering firm, I tracked project pursuits, analyzed RFPs, coordinated proposals, conducted market research, and developed creative marketing solutions for all corporate communications materials.Accomplishments:• Streamlined proposal development processes• Successfully established in-house graphic capabilities, reducing outsourcing costs by 50%.• Created an award-winning annual review mailer that received industry recognition.• Coached six regional offices in proposal writing and conducted presentation training, resulting in improved oral presentation skills and an increased win rate.

Managed proposal development and marketing for a top-ranked engineering firm, coordinating writing assignments and leading reviews, tracking progress, and supervising print activities. Created effective proposal/presentation materials and developed the firm’s first corporate website; streamlined proposal process to meet consistent deadlines. Established and managed communications policies and programs, including a corporate intranet. Conducted market research for business analysis and expansion plans. Developed in-house training presentations on marketing topics.

Provided all aspects of layout, design, and proofing for three travel magazines with a nationwide subscriber base. Collaborated on design and layout ideas with the editor and other colleagues.Assisted with editing features and advertising copy. Managed printer relationships and conducted press checks for final proofs. Worked under tight deadlines.