Patricia Gordon

Patricia Gordon

Proposal Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Marketing and Business Development Professional

  • Education

    • University of Maryland

      2006 - 2009
      B.A. English

      Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, Orientation Advisor, America Reads America Counts, Club Softball Life Sciences Scholars Program August 2006 - May 2008 Study Abroad Quito, Ecuador January 2009

    • Northern Virginia Community College

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      Fundamentals of Technical Writing
  • Experience

    • Imagine-One

      Jun 2010 - Oct 2012
      Proposal Manager

      Actively participate in pink, red, and gold team reviewsAttend proposal storyboard meetingsEdit proposals for grammar and flow as well as formatHelped implement a new Applicant Tracking System to build a searchable resume databaseSupport corporate recruiting efforts Manage all spreadsheets for contingent hires and upcoming, submitted, and current contractsRequest and fully execute Non-Disclosure Agreements with potential business partners

    • GHD

      Oct 2012 - Jun 2017
      Proposal Coordinator

      Proposal Management• Manage all proposals submitted out of the Mid-Atlantic region. Includes offices in Bowie and Charlotte, NC. Submitted over 100 proposals to date ranging from small task order proposals for $20,000 to larger asset management and business consulting proposals for $2m• Chair all proposal progress meetings, including kickoffs and review sessions, while keeping a schedule and proposal requirements matrix based on the RFP up to date. Actively manage schedule slippage• Facilitate proposal win strategies and coordinate and edit all proposal sections for win themes, strategy, and writing flow• Utilize desktop publishing expertise to design proposal according to GHD brand standards in Microsoft Word or InDesign CS6 to create eye-catching and visually pleasing proposals• Act as a liaison between engineering team and graphic designer to draft and finalize all proposal graphics• Copy-edit proposals to verify compliance and responsiveness with RFP requirements and proper spelling and grammarBusiness Development• Strategize, outline, and produce all Marketing and Business Development presentations to hit hot button issues, team strengths, and a strong “Why GHD?” message• Draft capture plans for key clients • Integral part of planning for Business Development initiatives in key growth areas such as Northern Virginia and Charlotte, NC• Identify future business opportunities and stay up to date on industry trends• Present sales to date, progress toward goals, and Business Development updates to firm principals monthly Show less

    • Kimley-Horn

      Jul 2017 - now
      Marketing Coordinator
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