Edgar Zuniga

Proposal Coordinator at MBI Media
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Pomona, California, United States, US
Languages
  • Portuguese Limited working proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency
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Credentials

  • Technical Writing
    California State University, Dominguez Hills
    Dec, 2015
    - Nov, 2024
  • Defensive Driving Course 4
    National Safety Council
    Apr, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • MBI Media
    • United States
    • Public Relations and Communications Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Proposal Coordinator
      • Jun 2015 - Present

      • Researches, organizes and develops RFP responses for local, regional and state agencies • Oversees editing over all written proposals • Develops and coordinates production tasks and assignments for RFP team • Works closely with design and graphics team to initiate look of title page and section design elements • Ensures that all documents address the needs and issues of potential clients • Bilingual translations (English-Spanish) of documents Port of Los Angeles – John S Gibson Blvd./I-110 Freeway Access Ramp Improvement and SR-47/I-110 Northbound Connector Widening Project White Paper – Copywriter/Researcher • Worked directly with the Port of Los Angeles in providing research and copy • Personally oversaw the editing and layout of the document • Integrated research and environmental studies into a comprehensive document • Incorporated changes from the Port of Los Angeles staff under tight deadlines Show less

  • Posey Company
    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Quality Control Inspector
      • Nov 2014 - Jan 2015

      • Inspected various patient fall alarm models for performance and manufacturing defects • Performed data entry for time studies and quality control and developed clear and organized tables to keep track of QA inventory • Inspected various patient fall alarm models for performance and manufacturing defects • Performed data entry for time studies and quality control and developed clear and organized tables to keep track of QA inventory

  • Yanks Abroad
    • Opinion / Editorial Writer
      • Jun 2007 - Dec 2014

      • Provided coverage of Major League Soccer team Los Angeles Galaxy, including game recaps, press box reports, player interviews, and other team-related features • Wrote monthly column focusing on professional American soccer players abroad and the United States National Soccer Team • Edited the work of other writers, including grammar, content, relevance, fact-checking and translating • Provided coverage of Major League Soccer team Los Angeles Galaxy, including game recaps, press box reports, player interviews, and other team-related features • Wrote monthly column focusing on professional American soccer players abroad and the United States National Soccer Team • Edited the work of other writers, including grammar, content, relevance, fact-checking and translating

  • Herbalife
    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Bilingual Copy Editor
      • May 2014 - Jun 2014

      • Translated and edited any content required by the Global Compliance Team • Edited expansive FAQ in preparation for launch of online global knowledge base • Translated and edited any content required by the Global Compliance Team • Edited expansive FAQ in preparation for launch of online global knowledge base

  • Actor/Model
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Writer
      • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

      • Conducted interviews and research on various subjects for the “From the Experts” section • Conducted interviews and research on various subjects for the “From the Experts” section

  • Redflex
    • Australia
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Proposal Writer
      • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

      • Responded to over 40 government agency bid proposals (i.e. RFP, RFQ, ITB, etc.) proposal during my 10-month tenure • Improved and created boiler plate material as it related to the photo enforcement industry • Instrumental in updating the graphics and look of the proposal submissions (i.e. headers and footers) • Responsible for updating write-ups using visuals rather than text • Expert in handling the management and creation of professionally compliant and persuasive proposals, business and system documents to boost the company's business • Eye for detail and stress on compliance with appropriate business standards and the process of writing documents explaining pertinent technical terminology and projects • Responsible for editing and proofing all proposal responses and ensured timely submission • Assisted business development managers with PowerPoint presentations on an as needed basis Show less

  • Knokx Pro Entertainment
    • Sunland, CA
    • Columnist / Editor
      • Apr 2011 - Sep 2012

      • Interviewed professional wrestling talent and wrote colorful columns pertaining to their characters and teams in order to draw attention to the Territory League. • Edited website content. • Interviewed professional wrestling talent and wrote colorful columns pertaining to their characters and teams in order to draw attention to the Territory League. • Edited website content.

  • Carlton Forge Works
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Technical Data Clerk (as a Temp via AppleOne)
      • Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

      • Filed substantial amounts of documentation containing confidential aerospace and technical data in an accurate and orderly manner • Revised aerospace certifications for errors or missing information, obtaining corrections when necessary • Managed and created process documentation, operation manuals, training materials and quality work instructions, in adherence with trade standards, containing pertinent technical classifications for various duties • Looked up information pertinent to aerospace shop orders and set up folders for Technical Data Specialists • Wrote and edited for company’s quarterly newsletter • Edited work of others when necessary Show less

  • Gear Up for Sports
    • Opinion / Editorial Writer
      • Mar 2009 - Mar 2011

      • Wrote editorial columns, in the form of a blog, focusing on the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Clippers sports teams • Wrote editorial columns, in the form of a blog, focusing on the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Clippers sports teams

  • Live Long Beach Magazine
    • Freelance Writer
      • Apr 2010 - Jan 2011

      • Wrote features on personalities and events pertaining to Long Beach, California area • Interviewed and wrote features on celebrities local to Long Beach • Wrote features on personalities and events pertaining to Long Beach, California area • Interviewed and wrote features on celebrities local to Long Beach

  • DUB Magazine
    • City of Industry, CA
    • Staff Writer / Copy Editor
      • Apr 2005 - Apr 2008

      • Wrote press releases, articles, reference materials, email promotions, DUB brand promotions and campaign materials • Conducted interviews with major celebrities, such as Magic Johnson, Pamela Anderson and Reggie Bush and wrote stories for the magazine • Involved in the production of magazine, planning layout and content • Edited every article in 100-150-page monthly issues, including grammar, content, relevance and fact-checking accuracy of articles relating to the automotive industry • Managed team of contributing writers; assigning stories, setting up interviews, gathering information on automobiles and celebrities, and enforcing deadlines • Established and maintained connections with automotive businesses and auto-body shops • Researched and provided automotive industry-related content for various departments • Edited and condensed all content on magazine’s website • Developed a style guide for the magazine Show less

  • Eden Wurmfeld Films
    • Actor
      • Jun 2006 - Jun 2006

      • Played the role of "Cousin #2" in the film "The Hammer" (2008), which was produced by Eden Wurmfeld Films and Ace Carolla Entertainment. • Played the role of "Cousin #2" in the film "The Hammer" (2008), which was produced by Eden Wurmfeld Films and Ace Carolla Entertainment.

  • Collegiate Circuit Magazine
    • Education Section Editor
      • Jan 2001 - Sep 2003

      • Wrote columns pertaining to college education • Assigned articles to contributing writers and enforced deadlines • Edited the work of other editors, including grammar, content, relevance and fact-checking • Wrote columns pertaining to college education • Assigned articles to contributing writers and enforced deadlines • Edited the work of other editors, including grammar, content, relevance and fact-checking

  • Los Angeles Unified School District
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2003 - Jun 2003

      • Assisted teachers with the education of students, ranging from Kindergarten to 5th grade • Assisted teachers with the education of students, ranging from Kindergarten to 5th grade

  • Los Angeles Times
    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Correspondent
      • Sep 2001 - Dec 2002

      • Covered high school football games in Inland Empire area and wrote succinct game reports, including statistics • Covered high school football games in Inland Empire area and wrote succinct game reports, including statistics

  • Research Design Specialists
    • Customer Service Representative
      • Sep 2002 - Nov 2002

      • Responsible for conducting phone interviews (including cold calls) and surveys to a large number of prospective targets for automotive research • Responsible for conducting phone interviews (including cold calls) and surveys to a large number of prospective targets for automotive research

  • Verizon
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Representative
      • Apr 2002 - Aug 2002

      • Generated interest in and sold Verizon cellular devices and peripherals from a kiosk in the Westfield Shoppingtown Fox Hills Mall • Generated interest in and sold Verizon cellular devices and peripherals from a kiosk in the Westfield Shoppingtown Fox Hills Mall

  • Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Intern / Staff Writer for The Delta Magazine
      • Jun 2001 - Aug 2001

      • Conducted interviews with notable Fraternity members and wrote stories for the magazine • Researched story ideas and Fraternity personalities • Gathered Fraternity news from around the country • Conducted interviews with notable Fraternity members and wrote stories for the magazine • Researched story ideas and Fraternity personalities • Gathered Fraternity news from around the country

  • California State University, Los Angeles
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Managing Editor / Sports Editor
      • Jan 1997 - Jun 2001

      • As Managing Editor, assigned stories, set up interviews, edited the copy of staff writers and other editors, wrote weekly opinion/editorial columns on various topics, and represented the newspaper at the annual California Intercollegiate Press Association convention • As Sports Editor, covered all Cal State L.A. sports, Major League Soccer, U.S. Soccer Federation and NASCAR events, wrote weekly opinion/editorial column, assigned sports stories to contributing writers, and edited and laid out all content in the newspaper’s sports section • Received numerous awards and internships during this time: University Times Ruben Salazar Award - 1999 University Times Shining Light Award - 1997 Selected as a Chips Quinn Scholar through the Freedom Forum - 1999 Internship with The Wichita Eagle in Wichita, Kan. - 1999 Internship with Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. as writer for The Delta magazine in Lexington, Va. - 2001 Four California Intercollegiate Press Association Awards: • Best Newspaper Sports Game Article - Honorable Mention - 2000 • Best Newspaper Sports Game Article - Third Place - 1999 • Best Newspaper Sports Feature Article - Third Place - 1999 • On-Site Sports Coverage - Honorable Mention - 1998 Show less

  • The Wichita Eagle
    • Wichita, KS
    • Newsroom Intern
      • Jun 1999 - Sep 1999

      • Wrote features on local athletes • Wrote features on community news, which demanded going out on the field and sniffing out stories, eventually breaking two significant news stories • Wrote occasional articles for other departments, including local, state, entertainment and business • Wrote features on local athletes • Wrote features on community news, which demanded going out on the field and sniffing out stories, eventually breaking two significant news stories • Wrote occasional articles for other departments, including local, state, entertainment and business

  • Soccer Shop USA
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • Sales Representative
      • Jun 1995 - Dec 1996

      • Generated interest in and sold soccer equipment and uniforms • Was solely responsible for maintenance of store for a period of two weeks while owner was away at 1996 Olympics • Generated interest in and sold soccer equipment and uniforms • Was solely responsible for maintenance of store for a period of two weeks while owner was away at 1996 Olympics

  • USC Marshall School of Business
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Nursing Assistant
      • Jul 1991 - Sep 1994

      • Worked with medical staff in helping patients with activities of daily living and providing bedside care, including basic nursing procedures • Worked with medical staff in helping patients with activities of daily living and providing bedside care, including basic nursing procedures

Education

  • California State University-Los Angeles
    BA, English
    1995 - 2003
  • California State University-Dominguez Hills
    Tecnical Writing Certificate, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
    2014 - 2015
  • Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
    Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist, 10-12
    1991 - 1994
  • John Burroughs Junior High School
    1988 - 1991

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