Experience

Auxilio Management Services

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Proposal Manager

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Reviews and analyzes Request for Proposals (RFP) that are complex in scope and revenue potential Coordinates template development for proposal materials (e.g., volumes, resumes, projects and management plans) to ensure compliance with RFP requirements Assigns proposal development activities and leads proposal process Develops and updates compliance matrix and outline, incorporating amendments, questions and answers, and other pertinent data Tracks proposal progress and takes appropriate steps to correct delays or deficiencies in the proposal process Provides technical editing in support of proposals as well as marketing activities Coordinates graphics development to portray critical ideas (e.g., project organization charts, management processes Proofreads and edits materials submitted by authors to ensure document quality and compliance Participates in the internal review process and ensures participation from various levels throughout the organization Produces final document in compliance with client requirements Ensures consistent branding and messaging throughout the proposal document and related materials Manages/Supervises and/or mentors junior employees Utilizes SharePoint as part of the capture planning and proposal development processes in conjunction with capture manager to ensure all files are collected as part of Company data collection and audits Show less



Dittmer Design, LLC

• Graphic Design

• Owner/Creative Director

  • May 2005 - Present

  Dittmer Design, LLC, offers design, multimedia, web, and photography services. Her current clients include: 25th Infantry Division Association, 25th Memorial Fund, Law Firm of Andrew C. Snyder, Moraga Farms, and Dittmercondo.com. Past clients include: USGS, Colorado Trail Foundation, and Colorado Mountain Bike Association. She has also volunteered her time to Tuff Riders Mountain Bike Club and the Los Alamos Ski Racing Team. Dittmer Design, LLC, offers design, multimedia, web, and photography services. Her current clients include: 25th Infantry Division Association, 25th Memorial Fund, Law Firm of Andrew C. Snyder, Moraga Farms, and Dittmercondo.com. Past clients include: USGS, Colorado Trail Foundation, and Colorado Mountain Bike Association. She has also volunteered her time to Tuff Riders Mountain Bike Club and the Los Alamos Ski Racing Team.



Ayuda Companies

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Proposal Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Mar 2016

  Reviews and analyzes Request for Proposals (RFP) that are complex in scope and revenue potential Coordinates template development for proposal materials (e.g., volumes, resumes, projects and management plans) to ensure compliance with RFP requirements Supports development of team strategy and capture plans, including features-benefits-proofs, win themes, gap analysis, and competitor analyses Develops and manages proposal development schedules and assignments Assigns proposal development activities and leads proposal process Leads kick off meetings and status meetings, including developing an agenda and providing meeting notes Develops and updates compliance matrix and outline, incorporating amendments, questions and answers, and other pertinent data Tracks proposal progress and takes appropriate steps to correct delays or deficiencies in the proposal process Provides technical writing and editing in support of proposals as well as marketing activities Coordinates graphics development to portray critical ideas (e.g., project organization charts, management processes) Proofreads and edits materials submitted by authors to ensure document quality and compliance Oversees, participates in, and leads internal review process and ensures participation from various levels throughout the organization Produces final document in compliance with client requirements Ensures consistent branding and messaging throughout the proposal document and related materials Manages/Supervises and/or mentors junior employees Utilizes SharePoint as part of the capture planning and proposal development processes in conjunction with capture manager to ensure all files are collected as part of Company data collection and audits Show less



Colorado Mountain Bike Association

• United States

• Marketing Manager

  • May 2012 - May 2015

  Identify social media opportunities Manage presence in social networking sites Create, maintain and execute email blasts and website updates Identify social media opportunities Manage presence in social networking sites Create, maintain and execute email blasts and website updates



CH2M HILL

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Proposal Coordinator

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  Supports the Global Business Development Services Group and provides professional document publishing services primarily for proposals, project deliverables, and statements of qualifications. Serve as document manager or lead document publisher on project deliverables and proposals. Format complicated documents using page layout techniques, primarily Word, and InDesign. Use MS Office applications to create,revise and proofread text; as well as convert files from a variety of applications productively and effectively. Use Publications Services’ standard tools and processes and adhere to Publications Quality Policy, the CH2M HILL Style Guide, and/or client-specific style guides as needed. Coordinate all aspects of large, complex, and multi-volume documents, including editing, writing, graphics, and production. Use CH2M HILL’s document management tool, SharePoint website, to effectively manage files, and checking out and performing edits on documents. Show less



North Wind Group

• Government Relations Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Electronic Publications Specialist

  • Mar 2007 - Aug 2012

  Provided production support for all proposals and related documents and works with Proposal Manager to ensure professional layouts and graphics Created the layout and design on New Mexico Compliance Order on Consent environment publications using InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator with interactive links. Created full bleed documents then exports a print and a web PDF using Acrobat Professional. Maintained the Los Alamos Intranet by updating content and adding photographs. Modified graphic elements for LANL projects on GIS maps using Illustrator. Designed posters and fact sheets for public information meetings. Redesigned technical reports for a cohesive presentation. Creates business development presentation material and slide shows. Mentored staff on Adobe conversion issues and web or design issues. Created and coordinated design jobs using in-house capabilities and/or outside printers. Show less



Echota Technologies

• Canada
• Book Publishing

• Compositor/Designer for Environment and Remediation Support Services Division (ERSS), LANL

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2007

  Performed advanced level desktop publishing/composition work for a variety of authors in the production of technical documents, including work plans, reports, procedures, letters, viewgraphs, posters, and presentations. Created illustrations, tables, figures, and equations using Illustrator, Excel, and Word. Coordinated with Project Leaders, Editors, and the Document Manager to produce professional documents. Imported/exported graphics using the proper resolution/DPI for the end product. Developed Flash animation for external ERSS web. Created fillable PDF forms for web design. Show less



Fiore Industries, Inc.

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

• Administrative Supervisor for the Word Processing/Graphics Unit for DOE/NNSA

  • Jun 2002 - Jan 2006

  Creativity/Design Performed layout and design of the monthly LASO newsletter using desktop publishing software InDesign and Illustrator. Photographed LASO events and used Photoshop to perform modifications. Designed and updated the LASO internet using CSS and HTML. Performed scanning of electronic records and applied records management principals for file management. Scanned documents for optical character recognition (OCR) and PDF formats. Individual & Team Achievements Functioned as the Human Resource Management Administrator which coordinated personnel support, participated in weekly principal staff meetings, and updated a support database. Participated as a technical editor/writer and administrative lead in numerous diverse teams at LASO, including the Joint Information Center, the ACREM Validation Team, and the Strategic Pause Team. Completed from inception to completion the following projects: LASO Newsletter (the LASO communiqué), LASO internet, LASO intranet. Created new correspondence templates in Microsoft Word, which generated 70% less paper. Managerial Skills Supervised four administrative employees who provided service to 100 federal and contract employees. Wrote job descriptions, conducted interviews, and selected candidates for administrative positions. Show less