Bid & Marketing Assistant

• Sep 2020 - Present

Proposals Co-ordinator

• Jan 2015 - Sep 2020

Proposals Co-ordinator

• Dec 2012 - Dec 2014

After successfully securing a promotion and internal transfer, I joined Galliford Try Building's Central business unit in January 2013. Working within the pre-construction team, my responsibilities included the production of high quality and compelling pre-qualification submission documents, ensuring that the business is invited to tender for a wide variety of construction projects. Upon receipt of tender documents I assisted Bid Managers in the production of tender submissions, the proof reading of documents and creation presentations for pre-tender interviews.My role also included supporting the Business Development Manager in maintenance of an accurate CRM database.

Marketing Co-ordinator

• Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

Promoted to the role of Marketing Co-ordinator for the Communications and Infrastructure Security businesses within Specialist Services, this was extremely varied, multi-skilled role covering two very unique and specialised markets.Reporting directly to the Operations Director, my main responsibilities included the development and implementation of the company marketing plan and strategy and co-ordinating marketing projects and activities in-line with the Business Plan and Objectives.Exhibition and event management, promotion, stand design, representation and lead generation. Exhibitions included Counter Terror Expo at Olympia, London (2010), Security & Policing at FIVE in Farnborough (2011, 2012) and Data Centre World at The Barbican Centre, London (2010, 2011).Implementation, co-ordination and reporting of Key Account Management and Customer Perception Surveys in-line with company KPI’s. Including close liaison with colleagues across the wider Galliford Try Group to cross-sell the two businesses where possible.Sourcing and identifying contract notices and business opportunities and the management of a large database of lead sources and e-procurement portals. Management, coordination and completion of expressions of interest, pre-qualification questionnaires and HS&E questionnaires, as well as assisting Bid Managers and Senior Estimators with tenders for both new and existing Clients.

Marketing & Business Development Administrator

• Feb 2004 - Jan 2008

Part of Galliford Try plc, Galliford Try Communications specialises in the design, installation, management and construction of mobile and fixed-line telecommunications sites across the UK. Along with carrying out my day-to-day duties of office administration, my role included completing pre-qualification and tender documents, by collating the relevant information from colleagues around the business unit. Ensuring client deadlines were met and the corporate brand was represented at all times. Being part of the ‘front line’ was extremely rewarding, particularly when contracts were won with new or existing clients. Preparing presentations and proposal documents for the Business Unit Directors, Senior Management and Project Managers meant I regularly conversed confidently with all levels of the business.

Assistant Branch Manager - leading to - Acting Branch Manager

• Apr 2003 - Feb 2004

Ethel Austin was a British clothing retailer with a UK-wide network of more than 60 stores before it entered administration in 2010.

Sales Assistant - leading to - Supervisor

• Oct 2002 - Apr 2003

Ethel Austin was a British clothing retailer with a UK-wide network of more than 60 stores before it entered administration in 2010.

Customer Service Advisor

• Mar 2000 - Aug 2002

Retail Banking Services. Alliance & Leicester was legally acquired in May 2010 by Santander UK. Retail Banking Services. Alliance & Leicester was legally acquired in May 2010 by Santander UK.

Sales Assistant - leading to - Supervisor

• Apr 1996 - Mar 2000

A highstreet fashion retailer, the chain is now owned by the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group. A highstreet fashion retailer, the chain is now owned by the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group.