Orla R.
Dublin, Ireland
Rising Talent
Experienced Consultant | Project | Programme | RFP | Tender | Grant
$50.00/hr
I am an experienced management consultant specialising in tenders (RFPs), grant applications, business plans, investor presentations, and end-to-end project management.
My pragmatic approach focuses on clear deliverables, helping you to create winning proposals, secure grants, and manage projects with confidence and efficiency.
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My industry sector experience includes:
+ Trade (export)
+ Supply chain logistics
+ Construction
+ Telecommunications
+ International development
+ Environmental conservation
+ Waste management
+ Insurance
+ Digital marketplace
+ Cyber security
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Recent projects include:
+ Researched, prepared, and submitted an RFP response for a cyber crisis exercise for a European central bank.
+ Designed and delivered compliant exporter guidelines for European market entry.
+ Advised on trade regulations in the Asia-Pacific region for an international development bank.
+ Prepared and submitted a grant proposal for an environmental waste management initiative in the Caribbean.
+ Researched and submitted a government tender response for the supply of construction aggregates.
+ Designed a trade export capacity-building programme for Ethiopia.
+ Developed a business plan, including financial projections, for the waste management sector.
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Organisations I have delivered for:
^ United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
^ United Nations Women (UN Women)
^ GSM Association (GSMA)
^ World Bank
^ Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)
^ National Infrastructure Development Company (Trinidad)
^ Global mobile network operators, including Vodafone, Reliance Jio, Hutchison 3G, MTN and Airtel
I have worked on global projects ranging from US $10,000 - US $20M
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Below are some of the main activities and outputs I will deliver for you and your project.
I can work successfully as part of your team or if you prefer, autonomously, checking-in at agreed milestones.
+ Document(s) review and desk research
+ Define strategic plan i.e. commercials / ROI / target customer / market entry
+ Prepare technical and financial proposals
+ Draft tender responses and grant award applications
+ Create work and project plans
+ Support you on supplier / partner calls
+ Work closely with your team(s)
+ Manage the end-to-end project
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Education:
* Masters of Management M.A. - Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) - 2007
* Change Management Practitioner - APMG International, London - 2017
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Testimonials:
"Our tender has been uploaded. I want to thank you for your patience and professionalism in making this a reality. I truly hope we are successful and this can be the start of a great business relationship. It was a pleasure coming together on this project." - November 2024
"Submitted!
Thank you Orla. Really appreciate all your work on getting this completed!" - December 2024
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Let me take the weight off your shoulders and help you achieve your business goals.
Thank you.
Orla
P.S. If you would like to know more about me, and see my work in action, please, check out some of my career highlights and real-world examples on the portfolio section of my website. Thank you.
**Please note - I do not outsource or use third parties for any projects. All work is produced by me.
Work history
Work history
Red Goat_Generic Proposal Pack
Jan 15, 2025
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Red Goat_Central Bank of Malta_CFP
Nov 27, 2024
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Tender writers
Oct 9, 2024
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Skills
Skills
- Project Management
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Environment
- Capacity Building Grant
- Request for Proposal
- Funding Needs Assessment
- Policy Development