Maria Taylor

• Developed comprehensive proposals for government contracts and private sector opportunities.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and insights.
• Edited documents for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to style guidelines.
• Conducted reviews of documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Managed project timelines and deliverables in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Completed writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
• Edited documents for grammar, clarity, content and formatting.
• Proofread documents for accuracy before publication.
• Gathered information from subject matter experts to create technical documentation.
• Created templates for standardizing style across multiple documents.
• Performed research on new technologies in order to stay current in the field of Technical Writing.
• Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
• Maintained open communication with project stakeholders to ensure documentation met all requirements and expectations.
• Edited and formatted proposal documents for clarity and compliance with requirements.
• Coordinated proposal submissions, ensuring adherence to deadlines and guidelines.
• Created persuasive narratives that aligned with client needs and expectations.
• Assisted with developing new processes that improved efficiency throughout the proposal writing process.
• Conducted post-award reviews of successful submissions to determine what worked best during the bidding process.
• Provided guidance on proposal design, layout, format, and structure based on best practices.
• Edited and proofread all documents prior to submission.
• Identified areas where additional information was required prior to submitting a proposal.
• Gathered data from internal teams or external sources to incorporate into proposals.
• Developed an organized filing system for tracking current and past proposals as well as associated documentation.
• Crafted persuasive language that highlighted client benefits while adhering to company standards.
• Collaborated with project managers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders in the development of proposals.
• Reviewed requests for proposals to identify key requirements and develop strategies for responding effectively.

• Research Federal, State, & Local Grant Opportunities
• Research Local Opportunities to position Rhonda Hopps and Comer Education Campus to increase visibility
• Marketing & Communication Collateral (Department One pagers, Press Releases, & nomination forms)
• Researched and developed engaging content for various digital platforms.
• Collaborated with editors to refine articles and enhance clarity.
• Conducted interviews to gather firsthand insights for feature stories.
• Utilized SEO best practices to optimize content for search engines.
• Established relationships with industry professionals for potential collaborations.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative content ideas.
• Ensured that all written work met quality standards before submission deadlines.
• Generated ideas for new stories or topics to write about.
• Performed extensive research prior to writing any article or post.
• Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
• Collaborated closely with individuals to ghostwrite articles on various topics.
• Analyzed target audience needs when creating content that meets their expectations.
• Organized written work according to established style guidelines.
• Collaborated with editors and designers on various projects.
• Monitored current events for potential story ideas or topics relevant to company objectives.
• Organized and tracked multiple projects to meet tight deadlines.
• Maintained accurate records of all writing assignments completed.
• Proofread copy to check grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and organization of material.
• Researched and wrote articles for a variety of publications.
• Utilized keyword optimization techniques when crafting SEO-friendly content.
• Reviewed existing content to identify opportunities for improvement or updates.
• Created original copy for websites, brochures, newsletters, promotional materials, and more.
• Proofread and edited peers' writings to ensure clarity and coherence.
• Monitored and responded to comments on published materials to foster community.
• Utilized content management systems for publishing and updating online material.
• Edited and revised content based on feedback to meet publication standards.
• Collaborated with editors and other writers to brainstorm ideas and refine content.
• Utilized various writing styles to cater to different audiences and platforms.
• Crafted compelling headlines and captions to attract and retain readers' attention.
• Stayed updated on industry trends to produce relevant and timely content.
• Analyzed and integrated feedback from readers to improve future writings.
• Analyzed content performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintained a consistent voice and tone across all written materials.
• Adapted content for social media platforms to engage a broader audience.
• Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to enrich content quality.
• Participated in creative meetings to contribute ideas and receive assignments.
• Prepared and formatted work for publication and submitted to printers or publishers.
• Edited or rewrote written collateral and submitted for approval by supervisor or editor.
• Revised written output to satisfy needs of clients, directors or publishers.
• Wrote copy for client advertising campaigns.
• Wrote using client's personal verbiage and reading level, creating more appealing messages.

Writing original and captivating content that reflects the company’s voice and connects with the desired audience.

• Collaborating with leadership to gather data and insights for content, understand products and services, brand voice, and target audience.
• Conducting relevant research to understand the industry and target audiences through online searches and a review of existing background documents.
• Proposing creative copy concepts.
• Interpreting technical information and translating it for a non-technical audience.
• Reviewing the RFP for critical information.
• Writing and editing proposals.
• Technical documentation analysis and writing.
• Discerning and articulating technical requirements.
• Business documentation research and writing (business plans, executive summaries, etc.).
• Resume writing.
• Video scriptwriting.
• Preparing presentations.
• Content writing.
• Copywriting
• Copy editing.
• Proofreading
• Editing