Damani Dickerson, MBA, MA
Technical Writer (Proposal Product Specialist) at ViaPath Technologies- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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ViaPath Technologies
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United States
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Telecommunications
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300 - 400 Employee
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Technical Writer (Proposal Product Specialist)
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Sep 2022 - Present
Apply in-depth functional and technical knowledge of integrated correctional technology solutions and predominantly responsible for assisting the Proposal Development team and sales organization by analyzing client bids and developing and/or optimizing technical responses for our products and services. Works as a strategic thinker, while collaborating with various teams such as sales engineers, product managers, engineers, and sales to create innovative technical responses.
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Ora, Inc.
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Proposal Manager/Writer
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Nov 2021 - Sep 2022
Remote Responsible for reviewing/managing RFPs and all sponsor provided documents/request in the Ophthalmic CRO industry. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create responsive, concise, and compelling proposal content. Author, proofread and edit proposal content. Contribute to SOW development as necessary, in collaboration with budget-responsible members of BD Ops, business development, and the associated department(s).
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Orlando Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Writer
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Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
Responsible for creation and maintenance of IT documentation. Reviews and edits documentation and translates technical and/or complicated information into clear, concise documents appropriate for various target audiences. Produce SOP’s, instructional materials, technical manuals, and product documentation for use by the entire organization. Interviews SMEs to collect information, prepare written text, and coordinate layout and material organization.
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Contributing Writer
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Dec 2017 - Jul 2021
Orlando, Florida Write accurate and compelling business feature and scholastic sports articles for both print and online media. Deliver high-caliber content under tight deadlines.
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Conduent
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Sector Proposal Qualifications Writer
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
Remote Collaborated with business development and subject matter experts to prepare, research and write responsive, compelling proposal content in the areas of corporate qualifications for federal and state/local RFP’s including Medicaid, child support, pharmaceutical benefits management and transportation (tolling, photo enforcement, curbside management and transit).
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Orlando Sentinel
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Sports Writer
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2020
Orlando, Florida Area Write accurate and compelling business feature and scholastic sports articles for both print and online media. Deliver high-caliber content under tight deadlines.
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Proposal Writer
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
Remote Researched, wrote and developed content in the airport concessionaire’s industry for HMSHost. Read airport concessionaires RFP’s to identify client-specified value propositions.
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Essential Data Corporation
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Writer
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Remote Worked with project coordinator and manager to gather information and develop technical manuals. Assisted with maintenance and updates of documents on an ongoing basis. Created templates and layouts for structuring technical documentation.
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East West Marketing
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China
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Proposal Writer
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Oct 2018 - Mar 2019
Remote Collaborated with US and China teams to create core template consistent with branding standards in the Chinese outgoing tourism industry. Examined RFP’s to identify items required for a compliance.
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Sodexo
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France
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Facilities Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Proposal Writer/Content Development Analyst
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2018
Orlando, Florida Area Managed proposal development and served as lead writer for facilities management (FM) and dining management RFP’s in the Healthcare, Universities and K-12 and corporate industries.
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Specialty Rx Source
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Proposal Writer
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Oct 2017 - Nov 2017
Orlando, Florida Area Operated as primary proposal writer for a pharmaceutical staffing contract.
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Jani-King Franchise Owner
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Authorized Franchisee
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
Indianapolis, Indiana Area Directed and managed daily operations, including staff of more than 20 employees. Served as the lead for multiple facility management sales opportunities.
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Owner
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Aug 2002 - Dec 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana Area Oversaw and directed all daily operations to meet business goals and targets. Managed, trained and scheduled staff of 40-plus employees. Prioritized and managed multiple projects within specifications and budget restrictions.
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Education
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Indiana State University
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism -
Webster University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General -
Webster University
Master of Arts - MA, Information Technology -
Harper Community College
Associates Degree, Science