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Write competitive city, state, federal, and private grant proposals for a range of clients at a leading national grant writing consultancy firm. Research client-appropriate opportunities via state, federal, and third-party portals and provide quick and thorough summaries of eligibility, competitiveness and next actions. Work as sole writer or as part of a team, depending on scope of project, with ability to move multiple projects forward each day.

Mishawaka, Indiana

Secured $5 million in grants across more than 40 awards over most recent three years, including two federal awards totaling $1.7 million and 10 six-figure state awards. Proficient at all phases of grant lifecycle, from project development and prospect research to budget and narrative development to post-award tracking and reporting. Adept at learning complex medical and community health concepts quickly while translating funder requirements to healthcare professionals.

Rockford, Illinois Area

Managed a team, and served as project lead and principal writer, in:• Conducting quantitative and qualitative research and analysis for public/private economic development agencies, local governments, and other partners on topics including regional economic competitiveness, workforce trends, and government efficiency. Deliverables include studies, reports, white papers, and PowerPoints.• Providing time-sensitive research, analysis, writing and marketing support for business… Show more Managed a team, and served as project lead and principal writer, in:• Conducting quantitative and qualitative research and analysis for public/private economic development agencies, local governments, and other partners on topics including regional economic competitiveness, workforce trends, and government efficiency. Deliverables include studies, reports, white papers, and PowerPoints.• Providing time-sensitive research, analysis, writing and marketing support for business attraction, retention, and expansion projects for several economic development agencies in northern Illinois. This includes customized material for site selection responses and answers to company requests for information.• Writing, updating, and monitoring the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Northern Illinois Region, which provides an overview of the region's economic and industry trends and a thorough action plan. The CEDS is created and maintained in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration.• Conducting research and gather data for grant applications and administration for public- and private-sector partners.• Assisting with grantwriting and special projects. Show less

Rockford, Illinois Area

Provided time-sensitive research, analysis, writing and marketing support for two economic development agencies in northern Illinois. Coordinated site selection RFI responses, ranging from retention and start-up possibilities to major national searches. Principal researcher and writer for regional response for 2013/2014 Boeing 777X factory site selection, which led to Rockford being a finalist. Provided data and narrative support for regional response that won Woodward's second… Show more Provided time-sensitive research, analysis, writing and marketing support for two economic development agencies in northern Illinois. Coordinated site selection RFI responses, ranging from retention and start-up possibilities to major national searches. Principal researcher and writer for regional response for 2013/2014 Boeing 777X factory site selection, which led to Rockford being a finalist. Provided data and narrative support for regional response that won Woodward's second campus.Was promoted to Research and Information Director in 2014; EDDNI became Region 1 Planning Council in 2017 Show less

Rockford, Illinois Area

• Wrote press releases, trade publication articles and marketing materials.• Coordinated media coverage and interviews.• Developed social media and e-marketing campaigns.

Rockford, Illinois Area

• Covered transportation, business and growth topics.• Wrote under deadline pressure - breaking news stories as well as longer features and analysis pieces.• Developed transportation-related blog and interacted with readers.

Elkhart, Indiana Area

• Covered city government, business and general assignment topics.

Goshen, Indiana

Covered local government and election campaign.