- Helping others and giving back to the community
- Music - I am a classically trained pianist
- Gardening and floral arrangements
Dana Fowler
Everett
Summary
Proposal professional with extensive experience in creating winning proposals across various industries. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality, client-focused documents that drive results. Known for strong analytical skills, adaptability, and reliability in dynamic environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Strategic Proposal Writer
Cambia Health Solutions
05.2021 - 02.2025
- Develop and manage capture plans for large and national accounts
- Design win themes including sales strategies and custom value propositions
- Compose narratives that communicate value propositions and proof points
- End-to-end proposal management and ensure RFP compliance
- Create additional sales tools for use pre- and post- sale
- Work closely with design team to create custom communication pieces
- Manage multiple proposal deadlines and ensure timely delivery
- Analyze competitor offerings & identify differentiation opportunities
- Establish relationships with key stakeholders
- Research, analyze & synthesize information for proposals
Business Development Consultant
06.2013 - Current
- Analyze market trends and identify growth opportunities
- Provide strategic guidance on product and service development
- Manage proposals based on customer requirements
- Create presentations to demonstrate value to prospective customers
- Assess competitive landscape and identify potential partners
- Implement creative solutions to project challenges
- Conduct research trends, competitors, pricing models and customer needs
Senior RFP Consultant
Premera Blue Cross
09.2007 - 08.2012
- Improved proposal performance through SME engagement, client research and post-submission debriefs
- Developed solutions tailored to employers' needs: small to national scale, private and public groups
- Utilized strong communication skills with clients and colleagues
- Implemented process improvements, increasing organizational efficiency
- Collaborated with stakeholders to understand project goals
- Provided strategic guidance on pricing models, product positioning and promotions
- Conducted market research to identify trends, opportunities and competitive threats
- Monitored competitor activity to stay ahead of market changes
- Ensured proposal production consistency with brand standards
- Created weekly dashboard reports
- Assisted with database content management
Proposal Writer
Philips Medical Systems
03.2006 - 07.2007
- Contributed to company growth by securing new contracts through well-crafted proposals that effectively communicated value propositions.
- Consistently met tight deadlines by efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Developed customized proposals for diverse clients, addressing their unique requirements and effectively showcasing company capabilities.
- Strengthened proposal content by conducting post-submission debriefs, analyzing feedback from clients, and incorporating lessons learned into future proposals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather accurate and relevant information for proposals, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all materials.
Grant Writer
Various
01.1999 - 08.2006
- Multiple non-profit agencies (local, county, state and federal grant as well as private corporations and foundations)
- Interacted with internal partners and obtained detailed information about organization's mission and goals to form solid foundation for grant applications.
- Maintained compliance with funder requirements by diligently monitoring project progress and submitting timely reports.
- Streamlined the grant application process by creating templates and tools for consistent proposal content.
- Attended grant writing conferences to enhance sources and interact with other grant writing professionals.
- Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income sources.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts, and contracts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science
Montana State University
Bozeman, MTSkills
- Influential messaging capabilities
- Effective project management
- Problem-solving strategy
- Cross-departmental engagement
- Pipeline management
- Advanced research skills
- Strategic thinking
- Competitive analysis
Personal Information
Title: Proposal Strategist
Software Competencies
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Adobe Pro
- Database programs Pragmatech and RFPIO (now Responsive)
Affiliations
- Member APMP
Interests
Certification
Google AI Essentials
Google SEO Optimization Basics
Timeline
Senior Strategic Proposal Writer
Cambia Health Solutions
05.2021 - 02.2025
Business Development Consultant
06.2013 - Current
Senior RFP Consultant
Premera Blue Cross
09.2007 - 08.2012
Proposal Writer
Philips Medical Systems
03.2006 - 07.2007
Grant Writer
Various
01.1999 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science
Montana State University
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