Amanda Still
Stephens City
Summary
Growth-focused professional with proven success in improving operations and solving organizational problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in coordinating program and project objectives. Exhibits an extensive capability in managing stakeholder and team relationships, adept at navigating complex matrices and managing offshore teams effectively. Thrives in roles demanding high-level formulation of business and technical requirements, detailed data entry, and creation of comprehensive business documentation. Expert in cultivating cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes that align seamlessly with strategic organizational objectives and optimize delivery timelines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Proposal Writer
NTT Data Federal Services, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Provide valuable assistance to the Proposal Manager by overseeing proposal development process, ensuring timely completion by setting priorities, establishing deadlines, and coordinating with contributors
- Craft detailed past performance sections and key personnel resumes to enhance proposal effectiveness
- Source required information by identifying relevant data sources and conducting interviews with subject matter experts
- Develop proposal content by compiling information and formulating solutions, outcomes, and benefits outlines
- Analyzed Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other solicitation documents to determine proposal concepts, participating in strategy meetings and consulting with subject matter experts
- Engaged in writing, revision, and editing of various proposal sections, including executive summaries, technical descriptions, management strategies, past performance narratives, resumes, and pricing
- Enhanced proposal outcomes by assessing and redesigning proposal processes, approaches, and templates, and implementing necessary improvements.
Administrative Office Coordinator
Institute for Bio Health Innovation
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated network of events for young professionals, enhancing networking opportunities and professional development within the research institute
- Supported executive-level staff with calendar management, meeting preparation, and correspondence handling.
- Supported daily operations at the research institute, contributing to the efficient management of research activities and administrative tasks.
- Developed and documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to provide clear, step-by-step instructions for internal processes
- Created template documentation and drafts queries to streamline both internal and external communications
- Conducted research and authored scientific reports on university faculty achievements and emerging research topics, ensuring accuracy and clarity in information dissemination
Engineering Intern
Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted research on chemical liquid coverslips aimed at improving tissue visualization and enhancing digital image capture in laser capture microdissection, crucial for molecular diagnostics and digital pathology
- Provided expert troubleshooting and engineering design consultation in the development of 'smart sleeve' technologies for remote joint monitoring during rehabilitation
- Collaborated with medical technicians, researchers, and graduate students to develop experimental protocols, oversee research studies, and generate comprehensive results reports
- Composed detailed scientific reports to facilitate clear and effective client communication
- Steered significant efforts in leading research and engineering development initiatives across multiple projects, focusing on advancing medical diagnostics technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English, Writing and Rhetoric - Minor in Systems Engineering
George Mason University
01.2022
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Complex Administrative Support
- Document Management
- Technical Reporting & Documentation
- Business Operations Management
- Business Planning & Execution
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Engineering Management
- Technical Project Management
- Operational Excellence
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Quality & Compliance Control
Volunteering
Lord Fairfax Community College STEM Club President - May 2016 to Feb 2018
70+ hours of service:
- Teaming with Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) Phi Theta Kappa Society to develop and deliver student support services, STEM-related group projects, and educational outreach programs for local middle schools.
- Leading environmental projects for the American Chestnut Foundation and Monarch Butterfly Conservation Center.
APMP Sub Committee Member - May 2022 to Oct 2022
- Assisted the Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) planning committee, hosted by the National Capital Area chapter of APMP.
Willing Warriors
- Provides occasional assistance to the 501 (c)(3) charitable organization offering cost-free getaways from the hospital environment where recovering service members and their families can reconnect in a home-like setting.
Accomplishments
- Dean's List Issued by George Mason University - May 2022
- Bronze Level: Inclusion Intelligence Certificate Issued by NLCI (NTT DATA Learning and Certification Institute) - June 2024
Timeline
Proposal Writer
NTT Data Federal Services, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Administrative Office Coordinator
Institute for Bio Health Innovation
01.2021 - 01.2022
Engineering Intern
Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts in English, Writing and Rhetoric - Minor in Systems Engineering
George Mason University
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