Brandon Wilson
Proposal Development Specialist
Houston,Texas
Summary
Versatile professional with a dynamic career spanning technical, tactical, and strategic roles. Former gas turbine engine mechanic and U.S. Marine Corps search and rescue swimmer with deep operational expertise and discipline under pressure. Later led 100+ million dollar infrastructure projects as a construction project manager, driving timelines, budgets, and cross-functional coordination.
Now a Proposal Development Specialist at Siemens Energy, where I lead the strategy, coordination, and storytelling behind high-value bids. Known for crafting persuasive narratives that win business, I’ve helped secure major contracts by aligning technical value with customer priorities. Fluent in Spanish and adept at building trust across diverse teams and markets.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Proposal Development Specialist
Siemens Energy
11.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional proposal efforts across global business units, aligning technical, commercial, and legal inputs to deliver cohesive bids for complex energy solutions.
- Translated client priorities into winning strategies, tailoring messaging, scope, and value propositions to maximize competitiveness and customer impact.
- Maintained a 100% on-time delivery record for high-value proposals, managing deadlines, stakeholder coordination, and review cycles under tight timelines.
Assistant Project Manager
Stewart Development And Construction
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained tactical control of schedule and budget for a $110 million dollar design-build construction project for Volkswagen of North America.
- Independently prepared, presented and compared weekly status reports to C-suite level executives of Fortune 500 organizations: Porsche, Audi, VW
- Drafted and responded to RFx (Proposal, Quotation, Information, etc.) for modification and change implementation
- Designed and facilitated kick-off meetings to communicate roles, responsibilities, execution strategy, and identify potential risks
Field Training Unit Police Officer
Pasadena Police Department
01.2016 - 02.2023
- Act as a first-line supervisor and mentor to over 20 Probationary Police Officers through departmental mentorship program and field training program
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials, and customized coaching sessions for Police Recruits and probationary training courses.
- Created and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Gas Turbine Engine Mechanic/ Rescue Swimmer
United States Marine Corps
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Performed over 50 engine overhauls and major component replacements by applying and reorganizing technical manuals, resulting in extended engine lifespan and reduced downtime.
- Saved $800,000 by implementing cost and time-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems in supply chain used in Gas Turbine Engine repair shop
- Participated in engine performance evaluations as a functional test crew chief, analyzing data to optimize engine efficiency
- Conduct daily and turnaround inspections on 4 different General Electric and Pratt & Whitney turbine systems (pneumatic, gas generating, hydraulic)
- Presented quarterly safety reports as the senior safety officer, and facilitate daily/weekly safety "tool-box-talks" to entire organization
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Project Management And Organizational Leadership
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.2019 - 12.2022
Timeline
Proposal Development Specialist
Siemens Energy
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Stewart Development And Construction
02.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Project Management And Organizational Leadership
Arizona State University
08.2019 - 12.2022
Field Training Unit Police Officer
Pasadena Police Department
01.2016 - 02.2023
Gas Turbine Engine Mechanic/ Rescue Swimmer
United States Marine Corps
01.2011 - 01.2016