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Alton Reed

Alpharetta,GA

Summary

A proven record of accomplishment and taking ownership of projects, tasks and the ability to work effectively, in both traditional and non-traditional work environments and business structures makes me a strong and viable candidate in this industry. Experience in both the corporate world as well as the military has allowed me to develop exceptional leadership qualities that are balanced with people oriented with strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills. My professional experience includes project management skills to execute multiple projects and summarize progress to completion.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Proposal Management

Fiserv
04.2019 - Current

Managed two distinct proposal team sectors, such as

Government and Corporate. Within the Government and Corporate sectors, I managed the following types of RFPs:

  • Merchant Acquiring
  • Money Network
  • Global Business Solutions (Omnichannel)
  • Commercial Mid-Market
  • Small and Medium-Sized Businesses(

Successfully coordinated and led efforts across these diverse sectors to meet strategic objectives and deliver comprehensive proposals.

  • Managing all aspects of proposal development (e.g
  • Proposal writing, editing, illustration, production efforts) from assignment and receipt of RFP, through delivery and receipt by the customer.
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.

Proposal Manager

First Data
08.2017 - 04.2019
    • Responsible for leveraging the proposal content library material, supplemented with input from subject matter experts (SMEs), to formulate targeted and customized responses.
    • Streamlined proposal development process, reducing turnaround time and improving overall efficiency.
    • Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to create compelling visuals and graphics for inclusion in proposals.

Proposal Manager (Contractor)

ApTask Consulting (Staffing firm for First Data)
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Responsible for leveraging the proposal content library material, supplemented with input from subject matter experts (SMEs), to formulate targeted and customized responses.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to gather relevant information and develop comprehensive technical solutions.

Proposal Manager/Project Manager

EnvisionWare, Inc.
08.2012 - 06.2017
  • Conceptualize, write, and revise (based on stakeholder, client, and other feedback) targeting hardware and software needs of potential clients.
  • Increased proposal win rates by developing and implementing effective proposal strategies and processes.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality proposals for clients.

Proposal/Contract Manager (Consultant)

Beyondsites, Inc. Engineering Solutions
04.2011 - 08.2012
  • Perform all services necessary to respond to a variety of customized RFP's and RFI's for engineering services such as land development and transportation.
  • Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.

Proposal Writer (Consultant)

PS Energy Group
04.2010 - 04.2011
  • Prepare initial assessment of the technical, financial, schedule or any other unusual risks associated with a proposal.
  • Increased overall proposal quality by fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the proposal writing team through regular feedback sessions and knowledge sharing.

Education

BS - Business Administration - Business Administration

University of Maryland
1995

Skills

  • Proficient computer skills: a high degree of competency using software products, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Project and Excel), Adobe Suite (Acrobat, Illustrator and Photoshop) and content management/proposal automation software (eg, Qvidian, RFPIO, SharePoint and Salesforce)
  • Operations Management
  • Budget Control
  • Business Development
  • Staff Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Contract Management
  • Staff Development
  • Government relations
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Corporate Communications
  • Content Development
  • People Management

Timeline

Director of Proposal Management

Fiserv
04.2019 - Current

Proposal Manager

First Data
08.2017 - 04.2019

Proposal Manager (Contractor)

ApTask Consulting (Staffing firm for First Data)
06.2017 - 08.2017

Proposal Manager/Project Manager

EnvisionWare, Inc.
08.2012 - 06.2017

Proposal/Contract Manager (Consultant)

Beyondsites, Inc. Engineering Solutions
04.2011 - 08.2012

Proposal Writer (Consultant)

PS Energy Group
04.2010 - 04.2011

BS - Business Administration - Business Administration

University of Maryland
Alton Reed