Kathryn Coogan

Experience

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  East Anglian Daily Times

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

  Journalist

  East Anglian Daily Times is a local daily newspaper that covers Suffolk and Essex. Throughout the work experience programme I was able to develop previous skills that I had acquired throughout education and gather first-hand experience in a number of new and exciting areas, these include;1. Working in a high-pressured environment under extremely tight deadlines.2. Sourcing information to create relevant, informative and interesting articles that could be adapted to different target audiences and formats. 3. Interviewing skills, via telephone of face-to-face. Travelling around Bury St Edmunds to cover different events and collecting as much information as possible.4. Computer skills in a range of different software, including picture and text editing.On completion of this work experience I have developed an enthusiasm for writing and intend to utilise these valuable skills in future employment. Show less

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  Bury Free Press

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2012

  Journalist

  Bury Free Press is a weekly local newspaper covering Bury St Edmunds and its surrounding areas such as Thetford, Stowmarket and Mildenhall. Throughout the one week work experience programme I was able to gather first-hand knowledge on numerous aspects of the news media, these include;1. Time-management skills to ensure articles are produced to the highest quality while working under a tight deadline.2. Confident communication skills via telephone, e-mail and meetings to source information to create interesting and professional news articles.3. Visiting different locations to gather information in order to fulfill briefs, for example visiting the Magistrate Court.4. Computer Skills in numerous software ensuring both text and picture quality. Show less

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  G3 Good Governance Group

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

  Marketing Coordinator

  Work experience in the broader Business Development team alongside the Group Marketing Manager.Exposure to:1. Business development: Researched and produced client fact sheets; Attended senior management level ‘Strategic Conversations’ meeting where senior leadership team discussed client relationships and action plans for development.2. Marketing and Communications: Design and print – Tutorial on design and print production; Digital; Litho; Conceptual storyboard review of new logo design; Colours; Quality; Paper source; Print finish; Desk top publishing; Print specifications; Print instructions; Design instructions and sign off process.Podcast production: Tutorial on film production for corporate purposes; Attended filming of corporate podcast; Preparation of venue; Budget; Content; Interviews; Permissions. Communications – Tutorial on how to market to a company’s target audience.3. Brand: Tutorial on brand management – What the world sees, hears and reads of a company’s brand. By completing this work experience I have significantly expanded my knowledge on many individual aspects of the Marketing and Communications sector and feel confident and excited at the prospect of developing this experience further in the future. Show less

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  Flag Communications LTD

  Nov 2013 - Jun 2014

  Account Coordinator

  Working in a fast-paced creative agency that specialises in Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Reporting, assisting/managing several projects simultaneously and creating strong relationships with both clients and fellow team members.Responsibilities include:- Assisting and managing the design/production of websites, printed materials and brand development.- Hosting international conference calls, communicating with clients while taking minutes.- Covering Senior Account Managers when necessary and delivering brochures, PDF's and main reports while managing conflicting deadlines.- Extensive use of computer programs such as Sage 200, Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office.- Scheduling and planning a variety of projects ranging from brochures to websites, working closely with every team in the company.Example of clients include:NestleVodafoneSanofiE.ONFord Show less

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  Servest UK

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2018

  Sitting within the Client Solutions Bid Team, responsibilities include:-Reviewing tender documents from PQQs to ITTs, identifying win themes and key information-General bid management of multiple tenders across a variety of service lines within FM covering single and integrated solutions-Chairing tender kick-off meetings with senior management and sale leads and maintaining governance throughout the bidding period-Solution designing alongside the commercial finance team and sales lead-Writing original tender copy to provide relevant and engaging information-Reviewing and evaluating tenders -Tender formatting and design (InDesign/Microsoft office) for hard and soft submissions-Creating client presentations-Holding client debriefs following a successful or unsuccessful tender result Show less Reporting to the Bid Solutions Manager, responsibilities include:- Close reading of tender documents e.g. PQQ, RFI, ITT etc.- Analysing documents and performing a 3 colour mark-up, identifying contract, compliance and context to assist directors in formulating a response- Creating win strategies, identifying key themes that recognise the clients needs- Constructing question structures, analysing each individual question, offering information that will help create a well-informed and hopefully response- Evaluating responses to increase the overall quality of a response, proofreading/editing before submission- Implementing a strict review process across all content to ensure we are hitting customer hot buttons whilst delivering a quality response Show less

  • Senior Bid Manager

    Sept 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Bid Manager

    Mar 2016 - Sept 2017

  • Bid Solutions Executive

    Jul 2014 - Mar 2016
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  Marshall Futureworx

  Dec 2018 - now

  Responsible for supporting and delivering the business development strategy associated with each of our start-up ventures. Principal Bid Manager for UK & International Military Aerospace managing competitive tenders and unsolicited proposals for aircraft maintenance and modification opportunities. Residing within the Business Winning team I am fully accountable for submitting significant high-quality tenders and complex proposals across all service-lines and regions.

  • Business Development Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Bid Manager - International Military Aerospace

    Dec 2018 - Sept 2022