Professional Summary
Over 6 months of experience as a proposal writer, with a skill for writing winning proposals using the practiced writing strategy.
Over 9 years of experience leading operations of a retail stores owned by Foodstuffs New Zealand and have gained strengths in sales, marketing and business development processes. Strong management skills, including staff management, negotiating with vendors, product sourcing, pricing for profit, training, stock maintenance, bulk buying and one off specials and techniques to present the product, forecasting and placing backorders for future.
A strong experience in using Retail Management system software (RMS with UNIX and IBM mainframes) and also SAP Retail. Very strong in communicating
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Providing solutions to problems and developing new and productive applications is core strength of the organization.
As a proposal writer, I have reviewed RFPs by addressing the requirements, incorporating winning themes and created, developed, designed draft response documents and editing, finalizing and also coordinating delivery of proposals.
Developed executive summaries, graphics and sales presentations with the design team.
Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates
Identifying and capitalizing upon the needs and objectives of the proposal
Constant engagement with the functional departments to achieve desired results
Used practiced writing strategies to write a winning proposal to negotiate with the parties
Formatting, editing proposal contracts and coordinating with respective departments
Project Manager
TenderBox April 2015-October 2015
An online tendering Business 2 Business web application developed for a UK based organization with its subsidiary in New Zealand.
I had a wonderful time working as a Project manager in developing the solution for this client. The project was successful and handed over to the client in the stipulated time within the client’s budget.
Developed all documents right from the start when the client approached with requirements, a proposal document and scope of the project.
Developed Gantt chart, risk analysis document, Change Management, resource
Introduction: Morrison’s PLC is one of the largest food retailers in UK. It has changed a lot over the last 8-10 years. Thanks to HR guidance it has improved all his sections and departments. To maintain this growth Morrison’s has to offer new services and products by using new selling strategies. To improve Morrison’s performance the HR changed the internal and external factors.
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Create a consulting contract that defines the boundaries of your analysis and objectives of the project.
Hard working, reliable and personable individual with excellent teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as proven by employment history. Motivated by challenge and dedicated to achieving success. I have kitchen, food safety, food assembly and cleaning experience as demonstrated while working at Holmview Mcdonald's. I also have stock replenishment and customer service experience as demonstrated while working at Drake's IGA Rochedale.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with your company. After our conference call last month, I was very exciting to work with you to provide many different services to your clients.
Detail oriented, self-motivated team player with strong organization skills and follow through, ability to multitask and meet all deadlines. Successful long work history with Whole Foods Market.
Our client was extremely happy with the service delivered, as he was able to track progress with contractors, the project was completed within the budget and time frame. We managed to minimalize any issues being reported to the client and dealt with everything ourselves, allowing the client to get on with their main responsibilities.
One of the rewarding aspects of working as the senior executive in charge of finance and operations of a mid-sized company serving retail customers was that I was able to wear many hats. By working directly with all departments, I gained a thorough understanding and deep appreciation of every aspect of the business, including new product development, vendor and customer relations, marketing, and customer service. In addition, as a lean and agile management team, we were not constrained by multiple levels of bureaucracy. This allowed us to quickly identify, vet and implement bold initiatives in the retail food marketplace.
I want to be a part of the Grant Writing Academy for three reasons. First, I desire to impress my future employers. Second, I believe the Grant Writing Academy can help improve my academic skills as well as gain skills oriented towards grant writing. And third, having limited experience in grant writing I desire to understand how to develop an impressive final product for a grant proposal.
Additionally, while I am still in the very early stages of constructing a proposal, I hope to pursue undergraduate research that investigates the
The undertaking of the project will involve one or more development contractors who will work closely with the lead contractor. Close collaboration among different contractors working on a project is an effective way of achieving project objectives within set timelines (Binder, 2007). The execution of the project will be undertaken by the contractor after approval via an appropriate procurement contract. The client proposes a target schedule of project execution to start of production at approximately 48 months.
When I began in this course, I had no knowledge of the grant writing process. Frequently, I have observed employment offers for grant writers, however, I did not realize how extensive the process was and that it requires a team effort to accomplish. The emphasis on attention to detail was surprising yet is warranted. Every detail even ones we may consider trivial is evaluated. Consequently, I have learned that the grant writing process should be taken seriously. The funder need to get a sense that one is passionate regarding their cause and that there is valid issue they can assist in bringing a resolution. Those involve in the grant writing must comprehend that they have competitors and how their work is presented could determine if their request is funded or not. Moreover, I have learned that that goals and objectives are not the same.
Highly Skilled professional with in-depth experience in training, management and customer service. Highly skilled in motivating and clearly communicating with employees. Articulate and persuasive in dealing with management, peers, and staff.
In 2023, Fresh Grocers a supermarket chain that operates multiple stores in New Jersey, in the Greater Philadelphia region of Pennsylvania, and Delaware has decided to offer me the position of Regional Manager for all their Philadelphia locations. The Regional Manager role entails that the individual reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.