jennifer thompson

Coordinate proposal development activities, including drafting Medicaid proposals for new and existing clients (e.g., government, employers), gathering related statistical and system-related reports, and directing the preparation of supporting documents and analyses.

* BUS 211, Writing for Business. Course includes communication fundamentals * ethical, legal, and multicultural issues * correspondence applications * employment communication * oral and nonverbal communication * report writing * management presentations * team/group building skills * research methods * and running effective meetings and conferences. MKT 100, Introduction to Marketing. This course is an introduction to marketing and e-marketing principles and their practical applications. Topics include market analysis, marketing planning and implementation, consumer behavior, marketing research, marketing mix strategies and internet marketing.

* Provide proposal management support for large GDO-led RFP/RFI opportunities over $5M * lead sales/bid teams through key RFP process steps, including win strategy, executive summary preparation, and timeline/deadline requirements * manage all aspects of the proposal document using Qvidian to ensure compliance with customer RFP requirements * provide an accountable, quality sales support experience.

* Manage entire proposal process for complex proposals from solution meeting to proposal delivery for government health care Requests for Proposal (RFP) * ensure 100% compliance with proposal requirements and deadlines * establish and maintain a compliant outline, proposal schedule, and style convention guidelines * lead teams of up to 40 participants through Pink and Red Team review process * provide proofreading with attention to detail * diffuse and handle stressful situations.

* Manage responses to Requests for Proposal and proactive customer proposals for higher education, public sector, and health care clients * lead account team and technical specialists through theme development, proposal structure, and writing * edit and coordinate proposals * assign responsibilities and enforce timelines * responsible for hardcopy production and delivery.

* Managed proactive proposals and RFPs * directed proposal production through graphics department to completion and delivery * researched and wrote sales materials for focused markets, including brochures, direct mail, and presentations.

* Prepared Requests for Proposal for major group proposals and renewals, handling multiple workloads under deadline * edited, wrote, and proofread material for proposal database * researched and wrote summaries of new health plan programs.

* Proposal Support - September 1993 to June 1994 * Analyzed and assembled data for client Requests for Proposal under deadline * gathered information on statewide health plan operations and services utilization management, provider relations, and member services departments. * Communications Assistant - October 1991 to September 1993 * Edited, wrote, and proofread newsletters and collateral material * coordinated production of health plan Physician Guide * staff photographer * vendor liaison.

* Researched and wrote the Monitor, the Good Government Committee PAC newsletter * tracked and analyzed federal legislation and regulation pertaining to business and banking * represented the company at various political events.