WHO AM I NOW!
I started my career about four and half years ago as a technical writer, which lead to project analyst, then proposal coordinator, and now as a proposal lead and in transition phase of becoming a proposal manager.
As a Proposal Lead, I am responsible for coordinating or leading all phases of the company’s proposal process for federal or state RFPs or RFIs related to healthcare. I possess the ability to deliver a compliant proposal, meet deadlines, a commitment to teamwork, and detailed follow-through of the proposals (including technical requirements). In addition, some key characteristics I possess about my current leadership style is hardworking, proactive, desire to succeed, and supportive.
Skills: Proposal Management, Business Development, Problem Solving, Technical knowledge, Social Judgment,
Traits: Dependability in exercising responsibilities, Participate in social activities
Behavioral Style: 9,9 style; high concern for both production and people (commitment, trust, and teamwork)
Kudos Received: Recently won a re-compete of $10M that I had lead!
Figure 1: Personal Improvement Plan.
This figure shows where I am currently in my Personal Improvement Plan, and where I achieve to be by the end of this year.
Skills Level:
Problem solving skills: I possess the creative ability to overcome new problems. Constructing solutions that account for the different needs and goals for each proposal is very critical. First, I identify the problem. Second, I gather information. Third, I teach and inform about the needed change. Fourth, I create different scenarios for how the changes will be instituted.
Knowledge: Those with a lot of information are called experts. It is knowledge that allows a person to use the information of the past to confront the challenges of the future. My strengths are leading the large proposals and teams. I create templates such as outlines,
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