Kellie Hanson
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Vice President of Proposal Leadership and Development with over 15 years of experience in managing teams and crafting high-value business proposals ranging from $100 million to $1 billion. Proven expertise in business development and process optimization, resulting in substantial revenue growth. Skilled in federal, state and private sector proposal development, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for strategic problem-solving, AI efficiencies, effective communication and consistently delivering high-quality proposals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Proposal Team Manager
U.S. Bank
Minneapolis, Minnesota
06.2016 - Current
- Lead development of innovative solutions that streamlined proposal processes for travel, purchasing card, virtual card, fleet and freight card solutions.
- Collaborate with card brand associations to implement leading proposal concepts and enhance submissions.
- Manage team of 10 employees handling 40 concurrent proposal requests and nearly 500 projects annually.
- Develop 60+ proposal templates and standardize processes to boost operational efficiency.
- Review proposals for compliance with U.S. Bank guidelines and client requirements.
- Generate reports tracking budgeting, staffing, and timelines in proposal development process.
- Develop RFP responses for U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) SmartPay® 3 program responses for federal banking services in 2025 and 2026.
Proposal Team Manager
TalentWise
Seattle, WA
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Developed operational strategies that enhanced proposal productivity through innovative practices.
- Trained proposal writers in crafting compelling sales documents for revenue retention and growth.
- Improved company processes by creating new content and maintaining a comprehensive response library.
- Identified opportunities to strengthen proposals, leading strategy discussions and writing RFPs.
- Provided regular reports to executive leadership on team performance, challenges and strategic recommendations.
Television News Reporter
KRQE News 13/KASA Fox News
Albuquerque, NM
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Developed exceptional written and verbal communication skills in fast-paced newsroom environment.
- Utilized public speaking abilities to deliver news stories on live television.
- Conducted interviews with subject matter experts, including politicians and celebrities, for journalistic pieces.
- Produced and edited content for real-time broadcast and online platforms.
- Authored blog entries addressing news developments or providing commentary on current events.
Television News Reporter
My Champlain Valley, Formerly WFFF Fox News 2
Burlington, VT
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Increased viewership through dynamic journalism by writing, producing, and presenting compelling news stories on live television.
- Conducted thorough fact-checking with multiple sources to ensure accuracy and credibility.
- Produced engaging content while adhering to station policies and FCC regulations.
- Published journalistic articles on national news websites to reach wider audiences.
- Enhanced revenue and profitability through effective communication of urgent news updates.
- Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Education
Paralegal Certification -
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA01-2011
Communications - Major; Minor in Foreign Studies
University of Minnesota
Duluth01-2005
Foreign Studies - Study Abroad Program
University of Birmingham
England01-2003
Skills
- Proposal management
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Innovative solutions
- Operational efficiency
- Federal and state procurement
- Global RFP development
- Technical writing skills
- Creative writing abilities
- Business strategy development
- Content and proposal development
- Large-scale project management
- Timeline management expertise
- Project planning skills
- Revenue growth strategies
Accomplishments
- Secured winning contract for U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) SmartPay® 3 program for federal banking services and task orders.
- Partners with brand associations (i.e., Visa and MasterCard) to align on business strategies, develop high-quality, compliant proposals, and support enterprise sales opportunities.
- Implemented enterprise solution with Responsive. New proposed initiatives include process improvements (i.e. AI and Salesforce) to result in cost savings, workflow efficiencies and streamlining proposal development.
Timeline
Vice President, Proposal Team Manager
U.S. Bank
06.2016 - Current
Proposal Team Manager
TalentWise
01.2010 - 01.2016
Television News Reporter
KRQE News 13/KASA Fox News
01.2009 - 01.2010
Television News Reporter
My Champlain Valley, Formerly WFFF Fox News 2
01.2008 - 01.2009
Paralegal Certification -
George Mason University
Communications - Major; Minor in Foreign Studies
University of Minnesota
Foreign Studies - Study Abroad Program
University of Birmingham