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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.

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.

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.
• 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• Conducting research and gather data for grant applications and administration for public- and private-sector partners.

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.

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.