• Technical Writing professional with 20+ years of experience writing software, IT, and hardware guides in the healthcare, technology, and manufacturing industries
• Proficiency in creating user, hardware, and facilities requirements guides; strength in managing multiple projects of various sizes and complexities with cross-functional teams
• Developed the first single-source documentation for a multinational manufacturing company using Madcap Flare to improve customer access to user guides
• Additional experience in publishing as a freelance writer for New Jersey newspapers; served as Managing Editor for STC’s Boston Broadside professional newsletter
• Proficient in Flare, Adobe products, MS Office Suite, Slack, and WebEx
• MS in Technical and Professional Writing from Northeastern University; BA in English and Business from Marist College

• A results-driven professional with 10+ years of executive leadership experience with increasing responsibilities. Built, developed, and led high-performing global proposal, operations, and marketing technology teams.
• Expertise and core competencies include proposal development and management, program management, process improvement, and organizational development and leadership.
• Currently an Independent Consultant and Leadership Coach, working with clients in the legal, education, and non-profit sectors.
• 13 years of experience at a global law firm where she started as a Proposal Manager and quickly moved up the ranks to management and leadership roles within the firm’s Marketing & Business Development operation. Managed the firm’s most significant proposal opportunities and achieved industry leading win rates. Developed and executed firm’s global strategy to ensure that proposals responses were innovative, compliant, and easy to evaluate and that internal processes and systems were consistent and effective.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Legal Marketing stack, including InterAction, Foundation, Proposal Pilot, and Introhive. Certified Executive Leadership Development Coach, and Certified Scrum Product Owner.
• BBA from Temple University. Dual Masters (MIM/MBA) from Thunderbird/Arizona State University. Master of International Relations from The University of Sydney.

• Scientific and Technical Writer, Researcher, and Academician (2018-current) with experience in research, grant and proposal writing, technical review, copy editing, and proof-reading. Eager to transition to the IT field in a technical or proposal writing/business analysis/project management role.

• 12+ years of experience in research, writing, and pedagogy as evidenced by authoring several publications in peer reviewed journals, technical reports, curriculum materials, and scholarly articles (1998-2006). Author of 2 patents. Experience in proposal and grant writing for federal government research grants.

• Held several volunteering and community leadership roles (2011-2021), including for an international non-profit that conducts surgery camps for pediatric patients, and several public school-based non-profits. Responsible for maintaining websites, writing charter by-laws, meeting minutes, newsletters, social media, and official communications.

• Trained in and possess good understanding of SDLC, basic software coding, SQL, and Agile and Scrum methodologies. Experience in plain language, US GPO, APA, and Chicago manual styles of writing.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Google Suite, educational software, learning platforms, social media, and video conferencing platforms.

• M.S. (Chemistry), University of Maryland, College Park, and B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics)

• Technical writing, learning and development, and instructional technology specialist seeking to transition from school into a business or nonprofit environment.
• As an Instructional Technology Specialist for 14 years, delivered staff learning materials via ILT, VILT, LMS, job aids, user guides, videos, and newsletters. Demonstrated knowledge of new and emerging educational technologies and their application.
• ​​​​​​​Developed project-based digital strategies for 700+ learners by integrating multiple educational technology tools used to record, organize, analyze, and present data. Completed  growth assessments for over 1,300 learners and created data reports for managers. Maintained multiple educational technologies and assessment tools for over 1,200 learners.

• As a contract technical writer for seven years, produced software documentation and training materials from initiation to completion. Published and created standards for online training using MiS Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and SharePoint. Interviewed and gathered data from Subject Matter Experts. Completed needs assessments and curated knowledge databases.

• Proficient in Articulate Storyline, Vyond, Agile, SDLC, and SaaS, MS Teams, and Learning Management Systems.

• MA in Teaching from National-Louis University; Certificate, Engineering Management from George Washington University; MA, Global Marketing from George Mason University; BA in Journalism from Temple University.

• Award-winning writer, video producer and instructional designer with 30+ years of experience in television, corporate and independent production. Expertise in using Plain English writing to inspire action or present complex technical information clearly to lay audiences.
• Currently a freelancer whose most recent projects include serving as writer/segment producer for a national awards show and scriptwriting for a medical equipment training video.
• From 2004-2020, Senior Producer and supervisor of video services for internationally renowned research company. Handled wide range of projects, including outreach videos to share research findings with the general public, recruitment videos for complex research studies, informational programming, and interactive role-play training for clients and staff.
• Principal of an independent production company specializing in educational media from 1998-2006. Also held progressively responsible positions in cable television programming and production.
• MA in Instructional Design from the University of Massachusetts and a BA in Politics from Duke University.

• Technical Editor with 20 years of experience with businesses, government contractors, associations, and nonprofits. Perform substantive editing and proofreading to ensure all documents are readable and organized.
• Experience with environmental engineering firms on environmental assessments, impact studies, and cultural and natural resources reports.

• Edit detailed government proposals under strict guidelines for cybersecurity and disaster management contractors.

• Book editor for large manuals including a Body of Knowledge for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries and a Mass Appraisal Modeling Course for the International Association of Assessing Officers.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and editing styles including Government Printing Office (GPO), Chicago Manual of Style, and University of Oxford Style Guide.

• B.S., Political Science, Guilford College

• 20+ years of experience in nonprofit management with a focus on fund development, partnerships, operations, and board development.

• Currently independent consultant to nonprofits focusing on grant writing, board development, strategic planning, and fundraising.  96% grant writing success from 2014-2020, raising more than $14.5M.

• Served as Executive Director of workforce development nonprofit (2008-2019).  Engaged 300+ volunteers annually, raised earned income generation from 2% – 33%, and led board to win semifinalist recognition in the Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s Board Leadership Award competition.

• Served as Executive Director of health care foundation (2000-08), forming eight regional partnerships and expanding grant making internationally.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite; Google Suite; QuickBooks Online; Constant Contact; social media platforms; and video conferencing platforms.

• M.A., Philanthropy, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis.  Certified BoardSource Governance Trainer (2021); DISC Trainer Certified (2021); Certification in Online Leadership (2020); Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, Duke University (2018).

M.B. is a seasoned public relations and marketing communications professional, with a specialization in financial policy issues. From 2014 -2020, he was a high-performing member of the Media Relations department of AARP, where he was involved in more than 200 positive news media placements annually. His work was instrumental in the successful launch of AARP economic security initiatives in the areas of: savings and investing, retirement planning, employment and re-careering, consumer fraud education, Social Security claiming strategies, mortgages, and taxation. M.B. previously held positions in the financial services industry, serving as Director of Public Relations and a member of the Marketing/Communications departments at Folio Investing and Edelman Financial Services. He is an accomplished writer and editor, and is proficient at cross-channel marketing that leverages earned and paid media, content development and social media. M.B. holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Penn State University.

A.T. is a B2B communications and marketing professional with 20+ years of experience in a variety of industries. Specializing in marketing programs, business writing and public relations, A.T. combines analysis and research with creativity to develop powerful marketing. Over the last 13 years, A.T. has run her own marketing firm, providing everything from marketing plans to messaging to integrated campaign design. Her most recent contract included four years with an aerospace and defense company where she successfully pitched trade publications, assisted with rebranding and developed sales tools such as collateral, case studies and blog posts.  A.T. currently works with an area nonprofit, where she has secured numerous TV interviews and print articles and arranged high-profile meetings and events, the latest generating $40k in fundraising. Prior to establishing her own business, A.T. worked for a large software company, first in their U.S. office and then in the U.K. where she became the country marketing manager.  A.T. is proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and familiar with Salesforce. She as a Bachelors in International Affairs from James Madison University.

Expert writer and editor with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, primarily in employee communications, education, and reference spaces. She is a consultant, currently working with clients in the financial services, insurance, legal training services, and B2B marketing sectors. Her work includes writing and editing a variety of education and reference solutions for employees in digital, print, and content management system formats, plus customer-facing communications such as letters, blogs, and other website content, and social media posts. In addition, she provides executive coaching to writers in various jobs and functions. Before starting her consulting career, S.E. spent nearly 25 years at Fidelity Investments, working as an instructional designer, project manager, and editor for a learning and development group supporting frontline representatives working with retail customers. She grew the group’s editing team from one to five full-time editors, who provided comprehensive editing and consulting services for instructional designers, other writers, and leaders in the retail, workplace, and institutional investing lines of business. S.E. has expert-level skills with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint) and the Chicago Manual of Style; advanced-level skills with Microsoft productivity tools (Excel, Teams) and the AP Stylebook; and is proficient with various workflow tools (Jira, Workfront) and e-learning development software (Articulate, Captivate). She holds a BA from Middlebury College (Middlebury, VT).

S.P. is an award-winning technical writer and editor with 12+ years of experience managing documentation projects to meet an organization’s compliance, training, or customer service goals. Her diverse experience includes positions in government, technology, and higher education. Currently, S.P. creates and edits sensitive internal documents, updates web content, and manages electronic records for a higher education provider. Between 2003 and 2015, S.P. worked six years at U.S. embassies in Guatemala and Cuba. In various roles, she planned and executed complex writing projects, including reports for Congress and the executive branch and social media outreach. From 2000-2003, as an independent contractor, S.P. created online help systems and interactive, web-based training modules for technology and wireless industry clients. From 1997-2000, S.P. worked as a technical writer and web content manager for software and eLearning companies in the Seattle area, documenting nearly every phase of the software and web development life cycles. S.P. is advanced proficient in MS Office Suite and proficient in WordPress, CommonSpot, Hootsuite, Adobe Creative Cloud, HTML, RoboHelp, MS Project, and MS Teams. She has a BA from Grinnell College and a Professional Certification in Technical Writing and Editing from the University of Washington.

Army veteran and versatile management professional with a decade of project and program management experience providing successful business outcomes across several different industries, frequently under especially challenging conditions in the Middle-East and Southwest Asia. For the past 3 years, K.L. has focused on furthering his education while launching a small business partnership with a former client reselling network services and hardware, which is currently on schedule to exceed first-year revenue targets. From 2008 to 2016, he provided management services for a small Federal Government contractor, successfully leading the delivery of over $120M in contracted services for several U.S. Government agencies, predominately the Department of Defense and Department of State, along with a number of aid organizations and commercial businesses. After completing his first project on schedule and under budget as an Independent Contractor in 2011, K.L transitioned into a direct role with the company and was assigned to improve a struggling project, which he later built into a full program and complementary line of business. In addition to expert management skills, he has supported past organizations directly or in consultative capacities providing proficient business development support, proposal writing services, research and analysis, report writing, auditing services, business administration, and strategy development. K.L. earned his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University in 2017, a Master’s Certificate in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) from Villanova University in 2019, and he has held a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with the Project Management Institute (PMI) since 2013. He has experience working with M.S. Office, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint, as well as Salesforce, Zoho, and Project Libre.

C.J. is currently self-employed as a Proposal Consultant. Most recently, he served as the senior proposal manager for a FlexProfessionals client that needed to rebuild its proposal shop’s capabilities in the wake of some employee turnover. In addition, he provided capture support to another FlexProfessionals client that was positioning an opportunity with FEMA. Prior to that, he was the lead content integrator for a Marine Corps food services proposal with a contract value of $3B. In another previous assignment, he performed business development services for a company pursuing business primarily with USAID, DOS, and international government agencies. Before becoming a consultant, C.J. worked for 20+ years primarily as a Proposal Manager for various federal government contractors, including Data Networks Corporation/ASRC Federal, Dynamics Research Corporation/Engility, Ultra Electronics/Prologic, and The Boeing Company. He has extensive experience in the areas of: proposal writing and editing, color team reviews, capture management and facilitation, business development process optimization, federal marketing research and analysis, and post-award lessons learned analysis. He has an MPA from Indiana University Bloomington and BA from Saint Joseph’s University. C.J. is a member of both the Association of Proposal Management Professionals and the Grant Professionals Association. He holds a Foundation Level certification from APMP.

S.F. is a freelance copywriter with 25+ years of experience in corporate communications and generating copy that drives sales. She specializes in simplifying a complex message and presenting it in an easy-to-understand, conversational style. Since 2012, S.F. has been a Freelance Writer/Creative Consultant to large and small B2B and B2C businesses. She has developed rebranding strategies and related messaging, developed ads, produced videos, wrote blogs and other online content, and developed copy for web and print promotions. A small sampling of clients include: DigitalGlobe, a commercial satellite company; The Chronicle for Higher Education; Audax Health; and SocialRadar, a mobile app start-up. She has held Communications Director and Marketing Director roles for organizations such as The Art Institute (accredited creative arts college), Anaconda Press (high-end printing firm), and Grafik Marketing Communications (marketing agency). She has a BA in Journalism from the University of Kentucky.