Skills
Proposal Management, Proposal Writing, Technical Writing, RFQ, RFP, RFI, Bids, Solicitations for K12, Higher Ed, Government, Healthcare, Municipalities, and Commercial, Content Management, Content Writing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Management, Project Management, Office Management, Staff Development, New Business Development, Quality Control, Account Management, Copywriting, Web Content Updates, Graphic Design, Instructional Design, B2B, Public Relations, Branding, Higher Education, Teaching, Online Teaching, Workshops, Public Speaking, Events Planning, Conferences, Trade Shows
Tools/Software
WordPress, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Google Suite, Gmail, Google Meet, Google Analytics, Windows Remote Desktop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, SharePoint, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Loomly, MailChimp, Constant Contact, Salesforce, Deltek, Zoom, Google Meet, Blackboard, Cengage, Mindtap, Keyboarding Online, Canva, McGraw Hill Connect
Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, MBA in Marketing – Durant, OK, June 2019 to June 2020
University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Graduate Coursework in Public Administration – Odessa, TX, January 2019 to May 2019
Metropolitan State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Saint Paul, MN, January 2012 to December 2015
Minnesota School of Business, Associate of Applied Sciences – Richfield, MN, January 2004 to September 2006
Work Experience
Regional Marketing Manager – Austin, TX, October 2022 to Present
- Lead Texas-based architectural pursuits, including education, civic, federal, public safety, faith-based, corporate and residential projects.
- Oversee and manage the proposal development, communicating with leaders across the firm.
- Manage coordinators who are responsible for the production of qualifications, proposals, and interview presentations.
- Maintain processes and procedures in direct support of the proposal process and continually update materials.
- Manage/support regional conferences, social media posts, email marketing, public relations, award submissions and other marketing efforts that support the overall strategic marketing plan.
Austin Community College, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Technology – Austin, TX, May 2021 to Present
- Prepare and teach online marketing/business courses.
- Provide curriculum review and revisions.
- Perform assessments of student learning outcomes.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback on assignments and grades.
- Provide opportunities for questions and discussions through online forums, email, video conferencing or in-person meetings.
- Participate in professional development activities/workshops.
- Customize and integrate course content in learning management systems using Quality Matters Rubric.
O’Connell Robertson, Proposal and Communications Manager – Austin, TX, March 2020 to October 2022
- Manage the proposal process from start to finish, including go or no-go decisions, kickoff meetings, RFI coordination with executives, project managers, and consultants, production, and submission.
- Manage schedules and milestones for deliverables, including content from subject matter experts, consultant information, addenda, deadlines for questions, deadlines for submission, interviews, board approval, and debriefs, when needed.
- Develop and maintain a data repository / content library for general responses and frequently asked questions.
- Develop, print, and ship or hand deliver proposals. Delegate tasks, as necessary.
- Design, layout, and produce communications and marketing materials including content development, proposals, blog posts, articles, interview materials, brochures, award entries, flyers, and advertisements.
- Support the strategic development/management of the firm’s online and social presence.
- Participate in marketing and communications meetings, as well as business development meetings with senior leadership.
- Communicate and coordinate with external industry partners.
- Monitor and assist in reporting marketing measures/metrics, including Google Analytics and social media reports.
- Coordinate or attend marketing/ business development events such as trade shows, conferences, and conventions.
- Participate in internal staff development and employee recognition committees.
True North Consulting Group, Senior Marketing Coordinator – Austin, TX, November 2012 to March 2020
- Coordinate proposal process from start to finish for a technology consulting firm.
- Coordinate with architectural firms and/or clients to provide requests for information and qualifications.
- Use lead generation and bid services to identify new opportunities.
- Research new business opportunities and develop strategic partnerships with clients and prime firms, leading to increased revenue and sustainable business relationships.
- Manage and respond to 30+ RFQs, RFPs, and sales proposal requests.
- Prioritize projects based on milestones, deadlines, and team member availability to ensure successful completion.
- Develop marketing content for presentations, email marketing campaigns, website, brochures and flyers to help communicate firm qualifications, successes, and goals.
- Coordinate logistics, manage and attend events (trade shows, conferences, special events, happy hours, meetings).
- Provide administrative and marketing support to executives, including marketing brochures, presentations, and handouts.
- Assist project managers with content development, as well as editing, proofing, and formatting reports and technical specifications.
Volunteer / Professional Development Experience
- SMPS Education Committee
- SMPS Guest Speaker – Digital Platforms
- A4LE Former Board Member
- A4LE Former Emerging Professional Committee
- ADW20 Co-Host/Guest Speaker
- Women’s Empowerment Conference
- Staff Development Committee
- People Recognition Committee
- DEI Committee – Learning and Development Team Lead
- Celebration of Great Teaching Retreat
- Online Course Redesign Academy
- Quality Matters National Certification