Dawn Felton
Project Manager
DeForest,Wisconsin
Summary
Dynamic Proposal Manager with extensive experience at Slipstream, excelling in proposal writing and project management. Proven track record in RFP analysis and compliance management, driving successful submissions. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful content and enhance branding standards, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Proposal Manager, Writer/Coordinator
SLIPSTREAM formerly WISCONSIN ENERGY CONSERVATION CORPORATION (WECC)
Madison, WI
04.2018 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: Slipstream is a leader in the design and implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs
- Partnering with utilities, local/state governments (including regulatory agencies), Slipstream provides cost-effective results for consumers and businesses to save money and energy
- Performs initial RFP analysis and coordinates/develops key proposal components to include proposal format and layout, templates, graphics, tables, diagrams, and charts
- Identifies and communicates research/content needed from Proposal Specialist/SMEs to support/complete RFP response
- Works collaboratively with managers to understand program delivery strategies and develop content that convey key messages, value propositions, and key differentiators against competition
- Researches, authors, and edits responses to writing requirements
- Ensures maintenance of proposal library and serves as liaison with departments to revise and improve content available
- Identifies need for supplemental materials/graphics to support content
- Leads War Room effort to effectively facilitate proposal input or engagement
- Reads, edits, and finalizes each section of the proposal response; Provides quality assurance for all documents and materials
- Ensures compliance with RFP requirements, corporate identity, branding, and accurate content
- Coordinates activities involved in the development of finalist presentations, discussions, and final proposal revisions
- Provides technical writing, editing, and/or proofreading support as needed
- Identifies, assesses, resolves, and/or escalates issues as needed
- Slipstream is a leader in the design and implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs
- Partnering with utilities, local/state governments (including regulatory agencies), Slipstream provides cost-effective results for consumers and businesses to save money and energy
Program Coordinator/Executive Assistant, Strategic Development, and Marketing
SLIPSTREAM formerly WISCONSIN ENERGY CONSERVATION CORPORATION (WECC)
Madison, WI
05.2012 - 04.2018
- Developed and designed a quarterly newsletter for the Energy Operations staff
- Significantly contributed to the development of agency branding standards
- Coordinated various marketing functions of program product design consisting of the creation of point-of-purchase materials and writing of program marketing materials
- Project manager responsible for implementation of company-wide proposal writing/submission process
- Provided exclusive support to company’s Executive Vice Presidents (three individuals) and the Chief Executive Officer/President
Program Coordinator, Residential Technical Services
SLIPSTREAM formerly WISCONSIN ENERGY CONSERVATION CORPORATION (WECC)
Madison, WI
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided coordination of projects for the Residential Technical Services Program consisting of weatherization trainings, and contract and manual development and implementation
Program Coordinator, Residential Programs
SLIPSTREAM formerly WISCONSIN ENERGY CONSERVATION CORPORATION (WECC)
Madison, WI
11.2008 - 04.2011
- Assisted the residential director and program managers in various administrative duties including coordination of monthly reports for contracts pertinent to the Focus on Energy Program as required by the Public Service Commission, and coordination of projects requested and under contract with several other residential programs consisting of managers and their staff
Program Assistant II – Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes
SLIPSTREAM formerly WISCONSIN ENERGY CONSERVATION CORPORATION (WECC)
Madison, WI
04.2003 - 11.2008
- Performed administrative support and coordination for the Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes Program through Focus on Energy
- Responsible for excellence in customer service, process and data management, support to the program manager and staff, and streamlined activities for the program to increase efficiencies
- Managed intake and processing of all paperwork related to home certification
- Coordinated completion and tracking of home certification and files identified for Quality Control review across program staff
- Organized and maintained all program materials and records regarding home certification, including consultant invoices, computer, and paper files
Administrative Support Specialist
MADISON GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY (MGE)
Madison, WI
11.2001 - 04.2003
- Company Overview: Generating and distributing electricity to customers in Dane County, MGE is a community energy company with 100 years of quality service to the community
- Processed correspondence, reports, and report templates relevant to MGE customers and staff
- Assisted various departments with administrative support as necessary
- Generating and distributing electricity to customers in Dane County, MGE is a community energy company with 100 years of quality service to the community
Membership Manager
COALITION OF WISCONSIN AGING GROUPS (CWAG)
Madison, WI
01.1998 - 11.2001
- Company Overview: CWAG works together with state and federal government as an advocate to improve the quality of life for Wisconsin’s elderly, children, and people with disabilities
- Managed agency membership database, consisting of 640 statewide member groups, 125 business groups, and 3,500 individual members
- Issued monthly renewal notices to members, prescription drug discount cards, as well as assisting participating pharmacies with membership questions that arise regarding drug discounts
- Assisted agency finance director in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and Human Resources tasks as needed
- Created and maintained database for annual convention registrants consisting of 600+ participants
- Assisted agency convention coordinator in convention and exposition preparations consisting of hotel reservations, meal counts, collaborations with exhibitor participants, entertainment, workshop set-up and implementation, and speaker orientations
- CWAG works together with state and federal government as an advocate to improve the quality of life for Wisconsin’s elderly, children, and people with disabilities
Information Processing Specialist II and Administrative Secretary III
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER (EERC)
Grand Forks, ND
02.1992 - 04.1997
- Company Overview: The EERC has a successful working partnership with industry, government, and the research community
- This partnership improves the quality of life worldwide through the research of innovative energy and environmental technologies
- Administrative assistant to several energy research managers
- Organized meetings, schedules, and coordination of public relation-type functions
- Created and implemented office record systems for several research managers
- Prepared and processed proposals, reports, manuscripts, and correspondence
- Coordinated with Graphics Department, Duplicating Services, and Print Center to publish books and papers on research findings and conference proceedings
- Managed computerized center-wide rolodex system
- Assisted numerous supervisors in writing and updating training and office procedural manuals
- The EERC has a successful working partnership with industry, government, and the research community
- This partnership improves the quality of life worldwide through the research of innovative energy and environmental technologies
Education
Yellow Belt - Lean Six Sigma
Aveta Business Institute
01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Phoenix
01.2014
Associates - Secretarial Science
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, Wisconsin01.1989
General Studies -
Edgewood College
Madison, WisconsinGeneral Studies -
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North DakotaSkills
- Proposal writing
- RFP analysis
- Technical writing
- Content development
- Project management
- Compliance management
Timeline
Proposal Manager, Writer/Coordinator
SLIPSTREAM formerly WISCONSIN ENERGY CONSERVATION CORPORATION (WECC)
04.2018 - 02.2025
Program Coordinator/Executive Assistant, Strategic Development, and Marketing
SLIPSTREAM formerly WISCONSIN ENERGY CONSERVATION CORPORATION (WECC)
05.2012 - 04.2018
Program Coordinator, Residential Technical Services
SLIPSTREAM formerly WISCONSIN ENERGY CONSERVATION CORPORATION (WECC)
04.2011 - 05.2012
Program Coordinator, Residential Programs
SLIPSTREAM formerly WISCONSIN ENERGY CONSERVATION CORPORATION (WECC)
11.2008 - 04.2011
Program Assistant II – Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes
SLIPSTREAM formerly WISCONSIN ENERGY CONSERVATION CORPORATION (WECC)
04.2003 - 11.2008
Administrative Support Specialist
MADISON GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY (MGE)
11.2001 - 04.2003
Membership Manager
COALITION OF WISCONSIN AGING GROUPS (CWAG)
01.1998 - 11.2001
Information Processing Specialist II and Administrative Secretary III
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER (EERC)
02.1992 - 04.1997
Yellow Belt - Lean Six Sigma
Aveta Business Institute
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Phoenix
Associates - Secretarial Science
Madison Area Technical College
General Studies -
Edgewood College
General Studies -
University of North Dakota
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