Carole Lombard, MBA
Bid Writer/Bid Improvement Lead at IPS Group, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
It was a privledge to work with Carole for over a year at Vistage. Her diverse business background including extensive sales experience and Senior Executive positions enable her to deliver a top quality product. Her upbeat personality disarms even the most difficult of people and allows clients to feel comfortable. She is an asset to any organization looking to drive their revenue and increase their clientele.
LinkedIn User
It was a privledge to work with Carole for over a year at Vistage. Her diverse business background including extensive sales experience and Senior Executive positions enable her to deliver a top quality product. Her upbeat personality disarms even the most difficult of people and allows clients to feel comfortable. She is an asset to any organization looking to drive their revenue and increase their clientele.
LinkedIn User
It was a privledge to work with Carole for over a year at Vistage. Her diverse business background including extensive sales experience and Senior Executive positions enable her to deliver a top quality product. Her upbeat personality disarms even the most difficult of people and allows clients to feel comfortable. She is an asset to any organization looking to drive their revenue and increase their clientele.
LinkedIn User
It was a privledge to work with Carole for over a year at Vistage. Her diverse business background including extensive sales experience and Senior Executive positions enable her to deliver a top quality product. Her upbeat personality disarms even the most difficult of people and allows clients to feel comfortable. She is an asset to any organization looking to drive their revenue and increase their clientele.
Credentials
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Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS)
National Career Development AssociationJan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Job & Career Development Coach (JCDC)
Career NetworkJan, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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IPS Group, Inc.
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bid Writer/Bid Improvement Lead
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Aug 2018 - Present
• Initiated the implementation of an automated proposal tool to reduce inefficiencies and lead times • Determine gaps in the bid process and initiate Shipley standards to improve win rates • Manage the RFP process from inception to submission of parking and enforcement management solutions for local government and universities • Interpret RFP requirements, legal review, and technical specifications collaborating with sales and management to write proposal narratives that communicate effective win strategies • Project management meeting deadlines by setting internal milestones, leading kick-off and status meetings, developing proposal outlines, writing, editing, managing content, and coordinating team schedules. Perform as a subject matter expert to complete all technical specifications ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements • Manage a variety of complex, high-value RFP's, RFQ's, and RFI's, simultaneously • Instrumental in driving the creation of new proposal processes and win/loss reporting • Create, write, and maintain RFP response boilerplate templates • Train, onboard, and provide support to new hires
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Education
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California Lutheran University
MBA, Business Administration -
San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor's degree, Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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