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A former high school English teacher and current grants professional, I actively listen and ask questions to meet funding needs. My areas include creative youth development; arts education; the arts, particularly the performing and movement arts; youth development and after-school programs. Other possibilities include early childhood, recreation, outdoor engagement, the importance of play. I am additionally available for copyediting, proofreading, and content writing support.

GOVERNMENT RFP EXPERT / GRANT WRITER / TECHNICAL WRITER / GHOSTWRITER. You have found the one-stop shop for all your writing needs! I am a creative, adept, and detail-oriented proposal and grant writer, technical writer, ghostwriter, and editor with decades of experience and a broad (and deep!) skill set, including: - UNMATCHED expertise (more than a DECADE of experience) in GOVERNMENT RFPs and more broadly in proposal and grant writing, editing, and project management in response to both corporate and government RFPs and corporate and government grant opportunities. - A proven track record in proposal and grant writing, with many of my proposals having resulted in 8- and 9-figure contracts. - Extensive experience translating complex technical and regulatory concepts into clear, concise, and compelling content. - Top quality ghostwriting and book editing, including having ghostwritten a USA TODAY AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLING book. - Experience writing for a variety of other content needs, including sales/investor pitch decks, website content, marketing collateral, professional bios and resumes, and more! The specific experience and skills I will bring to your project include: - Acted as Advisor in the Proposals department at Fortune #4 CVS Health - Have completed more the 120 proposal projects, many under tight deadlines, for a variety of industries, including healthcare, IT, logistics, and food service - Managed many types of RFPs, including corporate, state and local governments, federal government contractors, union groups, and private employers - Skilled at interpreting technical information gathered from subject matter experts into accurate and compelling proposal content. Know how to ask the right questions in order to properly convey your value proposition - Ghostwriting and book editing experience, including having ghostwritten a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling book - Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Excel. I look forward to finding out how I can harness my creativity and years of experience to meet all of your writing needs!

Before applying for federal, state, or local grants, it is essential to register your business on SAM.gov and obtain as many classifications as possible from government registering agencies. These classifications include WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business), HUB (Historically Underutilized Business), disability-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. These set-aside and favored categories can give your business a significant advantage when seeking grant funds. You focus on optimizing your business. I’ll get you registered. Unlike other registration sites, YOU KEEP YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL!! The SAM application process and other registrations can seem laborious and time-consuming, but they are mandatory for grant-making operations. I will take the lead and handle all the necessary tasks, ensuring that by the end of the process, your business will be well-positioned to compete for government funding. With extensive experience in successfully registering dozens of SAM businesses, I specialize in navigating the complexities of public and private certifications, such as the Small Business Administration (SBA), Women Business Enterprise Certification (WBENC), and various state government programs offering certifications.

I'm a grant writer who specializes in SBIR and STTR proposal, the federal, non-dilutive R&D funding that lets startups, inventors, and deep-tech founders commercialize their technology without giving up equity. I've written for NIH, NSF, and DoD/Navy solicitations. Top Rated, 100% Job Success, 5.0 across every engagement. Most of my clients have the hard part already solved: real technology, real data, a genuine breakthrough. What stands between them and the funding is a proposal that has to do two things at once satisfy strict federal compliance rules to the letter, and make a technical innovation legible and compelling to evaluators who may not share the founder's expertise. That's the gap I close. What I do: - SBIR/STTR Phase I proposals — technical volume authoring, cost volume construction, and budget structuring that stays within agency caps (including Base/Option splits where required). - Federal submission compliance — formatting, page and font limits, and multi-volume requirements verified against official agency instructions (DoD DSIP, Grants.gov, and agency-specific portals). - Technical writing & consultation — turning complex science and software into clear, evaluator-ready narratives. Recent work includes documentation and consultation for AI software, plus invention and patent-stage application writing. Recent highlight: I led a complete Navy SBIR Phase I submission for a GPS-denied timing-correction software technology, authoring the technical and cost volumes, engineering the Base/Option budget within Navy caps, bringing all seven required DSIP volumes to 100% compliance, and supporting the client through certification and on-time submission under real deadline pressure. The client endorsed the work as committed to quality, accountable for outcomes, and detail-oriented. How I work: I start with the solicitation and its evaluation criteria, flag eligibility or compliance disqualifiers before they cost you, then build a submission-ready package narrative, budget, and attachments with a clear checklist so nothing slips before the deadline. If you have an SBIR/STTR or federal R&D opportunity coming up, message me with the solicitation number and the due date. I'll give you an honest read on fit and exactly how I'd approach it. Sam.gov, Grants.gov, EU, SBIR, Business Plan, SOP Writing, Call for Proposals, Call For Quotation, RFQ, RFP, RFI, UN, Climate Action, Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNFAO, UNFPA, Climate Change , SBA

Drawing on 16 years of experience of marketing for sites and attractions, travel and tourism trade shows, special events management, website management and community engagement, I specialize in transforming ideas into tangible marketing pieces, memorable events, and refreshed digital content. If you’re looking for a marketing professional to create printed materials, digital advertisements, trade show booths, refresh your website or execute a high caliber event, let's discuss how I can help bring your vision to life.

I have over 20 years of grant writing and grant management experience across various sectors, from free clinics to religious organizations. I can research grant opportunities, create compelling narratives and manage the entire grant process including future reporting. I will upgrade your current grant writing process to make your organization’s grant application apparatus less time-intensive and allow you to apply for more opportunities.