Courtney Hewitt
Reno,NV
Summary
Proposal Manager at Forrester Research, Inc., with a proven 67% win rate and APMP certification. Nearly three years of experience running my own proposal shop, bringing strategic leadership to bid management, proposal development, and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in managing complex, client-focused submissions while ensuring compliance with regulatory and bid requirements. Background in analytical chemistry and molecular biology enhances attention to detail and precision in preclinical and clinical report writing. Adept at crafting tailored proposals that align with company differentiators, and resonate in competitive markets. Known for driving efficiency, leading under pressure, and delivering high-quality proposals that align with business goals and win business success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Proposal Manager
Forrester Research, Inc.
Remote
08.2022 - Current
- Leads the end-to-end development of complex proposals for government contracts, ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements while crafting compelling, client-focused responses
- Manages proposal strategy, content development, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality, competitive submissions that align with Forrester's research and advisory services
- Works closely with subject matter experts, sales teams, and executive leadership to translate technical solutions into clear, persuasive narratives tailored to government agencies
- Develop proposal themes, win strategies, and value propositions to differentiate Forrester's offerings in the federal and state government markets
- Oversee proposal schedules, content development, and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to government regulations (FAR, DFARS) and internal approval processes
- Manages multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines, prioritizing effectively to meet submission requirements
- Drive continuous improvement by refining proposal templates, streamlining workflows, and implementing best practices in proposal management
- Support contract negotiations and post-award documentation to ensure a seamless transition from proposal to contract execution
Research Associate III
Charles River Laboratories
Reno, NV
01.2018 - 01.2022
- A results-driven Research Associate with expertise in formulations, analytical chemistry, and molecular biology, supporting complex studies across multiple laboratories.
- Serving as a key resource for both peers and management, contributing to structural improvements, and research advancements.
- Skilled in creating, maintaining, and refining technical documentation, including SOPs, analytical methods, and regulatory reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Adept at data analysis, procedural optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to drive efficiency and enhance research outcomes.
- Skilled in drafting and maintaining structured documents, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), analytical methods, and final project reports, to ensure clarity, compliance, and consistency.
- Experienced in supporting research initiatives by developing methodologies, analyzing data, and translating technical findings into actionable insights.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in documentation and seamless collaboration with scientists and leadership teams.
- Collaborate with scientists and sponsors to create protocols and analytical procedures for the accompanying study.
- Manages several reports as the lead analyst for the molecular biology team daily.
- Assist in clinical and pre-clinical study planning, development, and report writing.
Intern
Immunize Nevada
Reno, NV
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Collaborated directly with the director of outreach events during social media projects and the creation of blog posts to promote events and vaccination initiatives
- Designed content for LGBTQ+ parade, blog posts, and other content for social media
- Engaged community members to encourage vaccine awareness, wrote numerous blogs, and built an understanding of program development
- Coordinated and planned events and programs for non-profit and City-wide initiatives, including the logo design for the 2018 LGBTQ+ parade in Reno with thousands of attendees
- Helped launch the Healthy Young Nevada initiative, promoting health awareness within the 14-18-year-old age group
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Lab Sciences and Community Health Sciences
University of Nevada
Reno, NVAPMP Certification - Foundation
Association of Proposal Management Professionals
Skills
- Analytical and organizational skills
- Statistical analysis
- Quality control and assurance
- Project management
- Report writing
- Proposal management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory compliance
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Document management
- RFP management
- Process optimization
- SOP composition
- Clinical report writing
- Proposal development
- Content management
- Team collaboration
- Program coordination
- Proposal management
- Strategic planning
- Compliance review
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Proposal Manager
Forrester Research, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Intern
Immunize Nevada
06.2018 - 10.2018
Research Associate III
Charles River Laboratories
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health, Lab Sciences and Community Health Sciences
University of Nevada
APMP Certification - Foundation
Association of Proposal Management Professionals
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