Amy Leal
Centennial,CO
Summary
With over 22 years as a Proposal Manager and Manager of Proposal Development Team, I am a seasoned industry veteran with vast experience in managing complex proposals and leading teams to successful contract execution.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Proposal Management
Lumen Technologies (formerly Level 3 & tw telecom)
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Promoted to Manager to lead creation of enhanced proposal data analytics
- Implemented new intake process for proposals, scoring relationship strength, opportunity success, competition, value proposition to determine areas of strength and weakness
- Initiated new Executive Summary Workshops for creation of differentiated value propositions
- Leadership role of reviewing, analyzing, assigning RFPs to proposal managers
- Co-managed entire RFP team with Director of Proposal Management
Senior Lead Proposal Manager
Lumen Technologies (formerly Level 3 & tw telecom)
10.2006 - 06.2022
- Responsible for daily coordination, management, writing and production of complex, multi-million dollar telecommunications services proposals for Lumen’s global markets
- Spearheaded XX proposals annually, resulting in $XX in contracts
- Collaborated with Lumen's subject matter experts to develop content for inclusion in proposals
- Experience with Federal and SLED proposals
- Selected for Lumen’s Women and People of Color Mentor Program under Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Senior Marketing Proposal Specialist
Graebel Companies, Inc.
11.2002 - 10.2006
- Responsible for preparation of detailed responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Graebel Companies, Inc., the world’s largest privately owned relocation organization
- Promoted to Senior position after only one year of outstanding service
- Design presentations and customized marketing materials for various sales and marketing efforts
- Required to maintain in-depth knowledge of Graebel’s attributes in the worldwide employee relocation arena, including international registrations and partners, state transportation regulations, federal law requirements and Graebel’s legal guidelines for RFP responses.
Editorial Reviewer, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Reed Elsevier, Inc.
04.2001 - 06.2002
- Responsible for daily upkeep of attorneys’ biographical listings, corporate legal department listings and government leader profiles in the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Network, the world’s leading multimedia legal research and networking tool
- Required to maintain in-depth knowledge of state Bar Association regulations, federal law requirements and Martindale-Hubbell style guidelines for legal biographies.
Communications Officer
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
04.2000 - 01.2001
- Responsible for maintaining relationship with press and public regarding LISC's work to revitalize low-income neighborhoods nationwide
- Composed and edited press releases, fact sheets, presentations, letters and media advisories on LISC issues
- Promotion of media events and trainings nationwide.
Research Editor/Deregulation Watch Product Manager
CyberTech, Inc./Energy Central
04.1998 - 01.2000
- Responsible for research, creation and launch of national and international electric power deregulation publications, including biweekly newsletter and quarterly report
- Product Manager and Content Editor for Deregulation Watch Online Database, containing over 950 pieces of legislative and regulatory filings, guest perspectives, maps, news events, and public forums
- Analyzed deregulation’s effects on consumers, environment, and industries worldwide.
Media Associate
Environmental Defense Fund
09.1996 - 02.1998
- Maintained daily relationship with members of the press regarding EDF's perspective on key environmental issues
- Wrote press releases, letters, editorials, and fact sheets on urgent campaigns
- Built media relations for EDF regional offices including Washington, San Francisco, and Boston.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Salisbury University, Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology
Salisbury, MD05.1996
Skills
- 22 years’ experience in proposal response development
- Two years of people management experience
- Over XX years’ experience triaging RFPs for proposal manager alignment
- Strong research, writing and proofreading skills
- Highly skilled in project management, prioritization of tasks and meeting deadlines
- Outstanding interpersonal and cross-functional leadership skills
Volunteer Experience
- Eaglecrest High School Marching Band Booster Club
- 2 Blondes All Breeds Dog Rescue
Timeline
Manager, Proposal Management
Lumen Technologies (formerly Level 3 & tw telecom)
06.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Lead Proposal Manager
Lumen Technologies (formerly Level 3 & tw telecom)
10.2006 - 06.2022
Senior Marketing Proposal Specialist
Graebel Companies, Inc.
11.2002 - 10.2006
Editorial Reviewer, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Reed Elsevier, Inc.
04.2001 - 06.2002
Communications Officer
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
04.2000 - 01.2001
Research Editor/Deregulation Watch Product Manager
CyberTech, Inc./Energy Central
04.1998 - 01.2000
Media Associate
Environmental Defense Fund
09.1996 - 02.1998
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Salisbury University, Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology
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