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SENIOR PROPOSAL SPECIALIST/WRITER/EDITOREMAIL AVAILABLE Cellphone PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEQUALIFICATIONS OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY:Senior Proposal Specialist/Writer/Editor with more than 30 years of specialized experience in writing/editing proposals; is flexible with strong analytical and language skillsDevelops conceptual methodologies and frameworks; translates business philosophy and specifications into compliant and useful external/internal documents; understands information in fields unrelated to writing/editing disciplines and is familiar with relative concepts, practices, policies, and proceduresProvides writing/editing support various industries and is well informed about diverse subject matters including healthcare/public health, medicine/medical supplies/pharmaceuticals, project/program management, logistics, education, information technology, telecommunications, network operations, cybersecurity, human resources, military/veteran matters, defense (homeland/global security)Works directly with subject-matter experts (SMEs), interviewing and extracting details from them; develops, formats, writes, edits, and produces solicitation-compliant documents by interacting with SMEs as needed to ensure desired content is compliant and exceptional; produces solicitation-compliant materialEnsures that written products comply with the highest editorial standards for clarity, language, organization, format, and style; has mastery of grammar, style, and standard usage in oral and written communications; adapts manner of presentation as appropriate to meet the expectations of varied audiences; collaborates with staff at all organizational levels; coordinates the editorial print and production process; reviews final documents for design, layout, and editorial aspects; coordinates publications and other collateral material using print and electronic media; performs web proofreading, editing, and content managementHas experience in standard computer software and applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, desktop publishing, and templates; has successfully managed projects of various sizes and scopes including responses for multibillion-dollar and complex solicitations; has strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills; is detail oriented; provides diverse and up-to-date document development services and solutions; meets/exceeds project/program requirements and management/client expectations and satisfactionHas written, edited, and coordinated hundreds of compliant, winning proposals, contributing to awards totaling billions of dollars; maintains a 95%+ win rateEMPLOYMENT AND PROJECT HISTORYContractor for Various Employment Agencies 1980PresentSenior Technical Writer-Editor/Proposal Specialist/Team LeadResearches, develops, writes, edits, and analyzes a variety of documents including but not limited to proposals, white papers, policy/procedural manuals, software training guides, reports, books, and other documents for review and/or signature by high-profile executivesAssists creative/technical staff, team members, SMEs, resume candidates, and vendors; ensures project/program compliance, branding, and detailsProvides an active and updated database of graphics and resource materialParticipates in development and implementation of work plans and schedulesMaintains configuration and change control; ensures consistency with goals and milestonesDevelops and recommends processes, policies, and procedures to ensure smooth and continuous workflowCoordinates and monitors work done by team and outside vendors, providing backup supportHas received four significant monetary awards within 2 months for stellar performance (as a consultant)Has almost 15 years of experience as a Federal government employee including tenure as the Senior Technical Writer-Editor for the Department of Educations National Institute for Literacy (AD-13.2)GOVERNMENT CLIENTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Environmental Protection AgencyDepartment of Agriculture Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionDepartment of Commerce Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Drug AdministrationDepartment of Education Federal Emergency Management AgencyDepartment of Energy Food and Drug AdministrationDepartment of Health and Human Services General Services AdministrationDepartment of Homeland Security Government Publishing OfficeDepartment of Justice National Institute for LiteracyDepartment of Labor National Institutes of HealthDepartment of State National Science FoundationDepartment of Transportation U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentDepartment of Veterans Affairs U.S. Military ForcesDistrict of Columbia, State, and Local Governments U.S. Naval ObservatoryPRIVATE-INDUSTRY CLIENTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:Accenture KelloggAffiliated Computer Services KetchumANHAM Lockheed MartinASI Marriott InternationalAT&T MAXIMUSBAE Systems Northrop GrummanBooz Allen Hamilton Nour USABrookings Institute Qwest CommunicationsCACI RadianCSC RaytheonDell SAICGeneral Dynamics Sprint NextelHarris United Black FundHP United States PharmacopeiaIBM United WayInternational Monetary Fund Verizon CommunicationsISN Corporation World BankADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND PROJECT HISTORYDo The Write Thing, Inc. 19902012Founder/Executive Director/Program and Production ManagerManaged programs including outreach and other services to victims of crime and men and women of various circumstances through a wholistic, therapeutic writing/editing tutorial program designed to foster self-empowerment and healing of the whole selfspirit, mind, and bodyand to encourage individuals to do the right thing; empowered many people through local grassroots communities and faith-based victim services organizations and learning institutions including the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, University of the District of Columbia (DC), DC Film Academy, DC Reads, LifeSmarts, Juvenile Justice Advisory Group, Parent Watch, N2U Magazine, Heavenly Gifts, and othersWPFW-FM 19931994Journalist/Broadcaster/Editor/Marketer/FundraiserCreated, produced, and hosted educational programming; Editor of Aircheck; marketed and raised fundsSafari Express International and Stay in the Black Magazine 1993Editor-in-Chief/Marketer/FundraiserProduced and edited international travel publications; interviewed high-profile celebrities and public figures; marketed and raised funds.Department of Educations National Institute for Literacy 19921993Senior Technical Writer-EditorWriter-Editor of Literacy News; researched, developed, wrote, and edited various technical and educational documents for review and/or signature by high-profile government/private-industry executives; created high-quality and easy-to-read textWorld Bank/International Monetary Fund 19901992Senior Technical Writer-Editor/AnalystResearched, developed, wrote, edited, and analyzed a variety of documents including but not limited to software, proposals, policy/procedural manuals, training guides, reports, books, and other documents for review and/or signature by high-profile executives; edited Managing the Worlds Forests: Looking for Balance Between Conservation and Development; maintained awareness of policies and positions of fluctuating international and national issue; resolved policy conflicts on content of documents to ensure accuracy, responsiveness, and consistency with preferred writing stylesHeavenly Gifts 19832000Founder/Executive DirectorManaged a multicultural talent and communications agency as a noted community activist, grassroots organizer, and journalist with several television and radio stations including BET, PBS, WHUR-FM, and WPFW-FM; published in various media outlets including Washington Afro-American, DC North, Washington Informer, Capital Spotlight, N2U Magazine, and Black Press Magazine; produced and managed high-profile events including the Top Forty Under 40 High Achievers Awards; promoted radio/television personalities; interviewed celebrities; handled media/public relationsFCC, DoD, Department of Commerce 19751990Writer-Editor/AdministratorManaged production efforts from start to finish; Founder/Editor of Equal Times at FCC; assisted in development of a worldwide information system and a national tourism clearinghouse for the Department of Commerce; researched, developed, wrote, edited, and analyzed a variety of documents including but not limited to proposals, white papers, policy/procedural manuals, training guides, reports, books, and other documents for review and/or signature by high-profile executives at the FCC Radio and Television Divisions, DoDs U.S. Naval Observatory, and the Department of Commerces Office of the Inspector General, Office of the General Counsel, and Tourism OfficeWHUR-FM 1975Journalist/Broadcaster/Writer-EditorCreated, produced, and hosted educational programming; interviewed high-profile government/private-industry executives, celebrities, and public figures; handled media/public relationsFORMAL EDUCATIONHoward University; Washington Business School; George Washington UniversityHas 3 years of college coursework in English and journalism, and commensurate experience of masters degree in creative/technical writing/editing |
