RENEE ANDREWS, CF APMP

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

7326 Ortega Hills Drive | Jacksonville, FL | 32244

Renee_Andrews@outlook.com

+1-904-451-9564

Ms. Andrews has more than 10 years of corporate

communications experience with the last 8 years

spent specializing in proposal and commercial

management with a focus in leading RFP-driven

capture. She has supported over 500 proposals for a

multitude of DoD and civilian agencies as well as U.S.

State government and commercial

entities with

contract values ranging from tens of thousands of

dollars (task order and staff augmentation proposals)

to several hundred million (BOS / ROS, large financial

contracts and ID/IQ vehicles). These accomplishments

have resulted in the award of projects and mandates

worth hundreds of millions of

dollars for her

employers. She is looking for a position in support of

virtual, remote proposal teams.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Vice President – RFP Writer

Business Development, Americas

Deutsche Asset Management

August 2015-Present

In addition to proposal management responsibilities, leads the firm’s proposal process development

design project from assessment and initiation

through planning, analysis, development and

implementation to provide complete, repeatable proposal processes over a one-year timeline. As project

manager, faces off with key business partners in order to understand the strategy, direction, and roadmap

objectives for the business’ RFP-driven capture and alleviate problems previously encountered.

Responsible for end-to-end Project Delivery and Execution (Scope through Implementation) of the RFP

process key programs and projects. Establishes project requirements, priorities, and deadlines and

provides regular updates as to the project’s progress.

Ensures project is completed in accordance with all Risk, Architecture and other relevant firm-wide

guidelines. Mitigates risk by designing and documenting processes that integrate and control the RFP

team’s operation of SalesForce, MS SharePoint, PMAPS, local shared drives, and IBM’s FileNet.

Coordinates resources (staff, equipment, vendors and consultants) across one or more projects. Tracks

budget items and contract renewal progress for assigned project, monitors project progress and adjusts

resources and priorities accordingly.

Proposal Manager

Business Development

Chugach Alaska Corporation

November 2013-January 2015

Supervised and lead assigned technical staff in the pursuit of federal Operations (BOS, ROS), IT, and

Education proposals. Assessed compatibility, developed win-theme strategies, and mitigated risk prior to

RFP submission and award. Managed all phases of the proposal development process, from proposal

assignment to contract award. Analyzed and interpreted Requests for Proposals (RFP) and provided

consistent guidance to proposal team members; including technical, capture, cost, subject matter experts,

and subcontractors.

Developed and managed proposal milestones and deadlines regarding writing, editing, cost, review,

production, and submission via the proposal schedule. Assigned writing and editing tasks to appropriate

staff, including Technical Editors/Writers, Proposal Specialists, subject matter experts, and subcontracts.

Wrote technical narrative based on interviews with subject matter experts, project administrators, and

previously created documents. Tracked all proposal team writing, editing, cost development, and graphics

development. Performed detailed, comprehensive compliance analysis between RFP requirements and

proposal deliverables.

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  · APMP Certified Foundation Level

  · RFP Compatibility Assessment &

Proposal Response

  · Compliance, Win Theme and

Discriminator Strategies

  · Experienced in Kadient / Qvidian, MS

Sharepoint, SalesForce, and PMAPS

  · Process & Repository Development

  · Proposal Management & Oversight

  · Risk Assessment & Mitigation

  · Proposal Template with Complete

Styles Design, Expert MS Word User

  · Full-Cycle Proposal Leadership, from

Capture through Contract Performance

Director of University Grants & Sponsored Programs

Department of Development

Ashland University

November 2012-November 2013

Administratively oversaw the Office of University Grants and Sponsored Programs during proposal

process implementation. Developed grant and stewardship repository and corresponding policies and

procedures to meet donor reporting and contractual terms associated with grant funds in a timely and

accurate manner. Trained and assisted faculty, staff, and administrators throughout process

implementation over the project's one year timeline to more efficiently develop and submit successful

grant proposals. Provided external research support for University stakeholders. Negotiated and

managed grants and sponsored programs/partnerships from internal and external sources, including

budget development, expenditure tracking, reporting, and reconciliation.

Director of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

Investor Relations

Parmenter Realty Partners

December 2011-November 2012

Tracked and provided investors with all communications and reports within contractually established

timeframes. Coordinated with the firm’s legal team and acted as the main point of contact to clarify

investor questions regarding terms of partnership agreements. Maintained open lines of communication

with investors, responding promptly to inquiries including fund, financial, and industry-related matters.

Oversaw the release of Quarterly Financials. Managed brand identity of the firm and advised executive

management in all matters of marketing and public relations. Developed corporate policies surrounding

communications guidelines and best practices.

Proposal Manager

Strategic Sales Support

Adecco Group North America

August 2010-October 2011

Received and coordinated the collection of necessary project information from branches, including initial

review of project documents and understanding of requirements. Acted as liaison between contracts

department, branch office, and corporate finance/accounting representatives to cover all legal, pricing,

and account information as requested in the clients’ RFP documents and requests. Managed projects

across multiple teams and assign tasks/timelines to ensure completion of RFP/Projects. Identified

potential issues in the project documents and requirements, and followed up with assigned team

members responsible for those task items. Received, edited, and proofed all drafts from the branches

according to project timelines. Tracked deadlines and followed up with branches or internal contacts as

necessary to ensure the on-time delivery and completion of all responses.

EDUCATION

Graduate Degree

Northeastern University - Boston, MA

Master of Science in Communication

Cumulative GPA: 3.52

Corporate and Organizational Communication

Studies included Organizational Communication,

Crisis Communication, Intercultural

Communication, Organizational Culture, Testing

Communication Quality

PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Provided below are recommendations provided by some of Ms. Andrews’ clients and colleagues:

Recommendations

"I have had the opportunity to work closely with Renee on several complex proposal development

projects. She is a highly focused and dedicated proposal manager with the ability to take technical inputs

from subject matter experts and quickly translate those thoughts into a coherent story to support the

overall proposal themes and structure. An excellent partner to have on any proposal team."

Greg Hellesto - Capture Manager, Chugach Alaska Corporation

“Renee is one of those rare young people willing to work both smart and hard at the same time. She will

take an assignment, ask intelligent questions and make well-founded decisions. In her role as a "book

boss" for proposal responses she maintained a cool head while facing very short deadlines... and she

produced excellent results. A high-energy individual with the potential for significantly expanded

responsibilities.”

Robert Beatty - Program Manager, EXCEL Management Systems, Inc.

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Undergraduate Degree & APMP Certification

Cumberland College - Williamsburg, KY

Bachelor of Science Degree, Cum Laude

Cumulative GPA: 3.82

Varsity Speech and Debate Team, Two-Time

National Public Speaking Champion, NCCFI

APMP Foundation Level-Certified

Certficate Number APMP/102883 - April 2016

CONTRACT CONSULTING & OTHER EXPERIENCE

Commercial Manager

Contract Consultant

APR Energy

October 2011-January 2012

Conducted proposal review meetings and developed timelines for department deliverables. Performed

initial contractual risk review prior to formal legal team redlining and provided contract negotiation support.

Ensured departmental deadlines were met. Maintained strict document control during proposal process.

Led Global Sales team in their response to unsolicited proposals and non-competes. Completed detailed

reviews of RFPs received from the Global Sales Team. Developed Project Summary Packages during

RFP reviews and issued to team members during project reviews. Reviewed customer contractual drafts

and templates issued during the bidding process and highlighted key risks. Liaised with Commercial

Finance in providing the necessary guidance for the development of accurate pro-formas. Assisted the

Commercial Operations Leader when gathering departmental sign-off in advance of firm proposal

submissions

Marketing Coordinator & Bid Manager

Contract Consultant

Anu Resources / EXCEL

June 2010-August 2010

Performed all Proposal Manager duties for various sized proposals ranging from small task orders valued

as little as $50K to strategic proposals valued in multimillions. Supported both the program management

division (EXCEL) and field services division (EFITS). Duties included managing proposals from kickoff

meeting to submission, assigning proposal sections to the writers, managing proposal review teams,

managing subcontractors and consultants, and conducting final compliance checks. Composed teaming

agreements, letters of commitment, and service level agreements (SLA’s).

Proposal Manager and Editor

Contract Consultant

BEK Security

December 2008-August 2009

Managed proposals for submission strictly to the federal government valued over $10 million. Duties

initially entailed editing in English as well as translation of edited documents to French for a USTDA

proposal for the government of Haiti.

Later duties included composing teaming agreements with

subcontracting partner, aiding in subcontractor negotiations, composition and compliance checks for price

build-ups, and many other tasks. As the only person responsible for RFP’s at BEK Security aside from

the President and the CEO, duties were very versatile and multi-dimensional.

Lead Campaign Volunteer

Volunteer

Campaign to Re-Elect David Daniels

August 2008-November 2008

Worked closely with Representative (now Senator) Daniels to execute a winning campaign that reached

out to approximately 114,000 people in Ohio’s 86 District. Coordinated the efforts of a group of campaign

volunteers in our door-to-door campaign. Responsible for making sure campaign volunteers had clear

assignments and were able to communicate the campaign message to the voters in our target audience.

Executed duties without supervision accurately and successfully with very short turnaround times for a

successful campaign.

Technical Writer & Editor

Intern

Dare to Compare

May 2007-August 2007

Edited policies and procedures manual. Developed Articles of Incorporation and edited all promotional

material. Composed and edited all documents for filing of non-profit status and oversaw 501(c)3

compilation and submittal process. Edited and performed rewrites on “how to” instructional manuals for

volunteer personnel. Researched applicable grants and other funding opportunities.

Editor & Tutor

Work-Study Position

Academic Resource Center & English Laboratory

September 2004-May 2007

Assisted English professors in introductory literature and composition classes with basic instruction to

undergraduate students. Aided struggling

students in reading comprehension, word processing,

document composition, demonstration of grammar and mechanics, and proper APA and MLA citation.

Edited student compositions prior to their submittal. Tutored native English speakers as was as ESL

students.

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