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Grant Writer | SBIR/STTR Specialist | RFP & Research Proposal Expert | Nonprofit & For-Profit Funding Strategist I’m a professional grant writer and research strategist with over 12 years of experience helping nonprofits, startups, research institutions, and growing businesses secure competitive funding. I specialize in developing high-impact grant proposals, SBIR/STTR applications, RFP responses, and data-driven research strategies that align with funder priorities and increase award potential. If you are looking for a strategic partner who understands compliance, storytelling, and funder psychology, you are in the right place. #Core Services Grant Writing & Funding Strategy * Federal, State, and Private Foundation Grants * SBIR/STTR Phase I & II Applications * Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) * Program Design & Narrative Development * Budget Justifications & Financial Projections * Grant Prospect Research RFP & Government Contract Proposals * Federal and Local Government RFP Responses * Solicitation Compliance Review * Technical Proposal Writing * Supporting Documentation & Submission Coordination Research & Analysis * Donor and Funding Opportunity Research * Market and Competitor Analysis * Needs Assessments & Community Impact Studies * Evidence-Based Program Development * Data Analysis & Reporting Industries & Focus Areas * Healthcare & Medical Innovation * Education & Workforce Development * Technology & Startups * Environmental Sustainability * Social Impact & Community Development Why Clients Work With Me Strategic Positioning I align your mission with funder priorities and clearly articulate measurable impact. Compliance & Precision Every proposal is structured to meet strict guidelines while remaining persuasive and compelling. Research-Driven Approach I build proposals on solid data, competitive analysis, and strong justification. Results-Focused Writing My goal is simple: help you secure funding and build long-term growth capacity. I have collaborated with organizations across healthcare, research, and innovation sectors, supporting both nonprofit and for-profit clients in competitive funding environments. If you need a grant writer who understands both the narrative and the numbers behind successful funding applications, let’s connect. Send a message and let’s discuss your project.

Looking to win RFP projects but lack the time and/or internal expertise to compete? What if you could hand off the management, proposal development & strategy to someone you trust? I work with teams to deliver clear, compliant, high-value proposals - calmly and on time. I produce winning proposals focused on positioning through: - Differentiation - Core Value Proposition - Understanding Core Needs and Objectives - Matching Score Criteria Areas - Past Performance Projects and Testimonials - Simple and Intuitive Presentation Design - Stand out Executive Summary I’m a Senior Proposal & RFP Specialist with 15+ years of experience supporting complex, high-value bids where clarity, compliance, and on-time delivery are non-negotiable. I step in at any stage of the process to help teams produce clear, persuasive, evaluator-focused proposals under pressure. What I Can Support Immediately - Full RFP / Proposal Writing (end-to-end or modular) - Consultation on RFP's or in progress proposals - Template, Layout, Graphic Design and Drawings - Executive summaries & Win Themes - Proposal restructuring, editing, and final review - Submission readiness and quality control I’m comfortable working from rough inputs, dense technical material, or partially completed drafts - and turning them into a coherent, compliant, and compelling response. Why Clients Choose Me - 15+ years handling complex bids - including large, high-risk submissions - Structured and dependable - organized approach, clear milestones, no surprises - Fast and focused - effective under tight timelines and evolving requirements - Collaborative - I work smoothly with SMEs, sales teams, and leadership Clients have told me they hire me not just for writing quality, but also for the confidence and stability I bring to high-stakes proposals. Engagement Options Most engagements start as a one-off RFP or proposal. For teams with multiple bids or ongoing needs, I also offer short-term or ongoing bid support once we’ve worked together. Common ways clients engage me: - One-off proposal or RFP response - Proposal review and improvement - Ongoing bid support (optional retainer)

Win Rate: 48% with total revenues over $20,000,000 US Free 30 Minute Consultations Available I am a Business Development Professional with extensive experience coordinating high-quality proposals. Opportunities have ranged from $30,000 to over $20,000,000. I have clients across a number of industries such as Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC), Staffing, Social Services, IT, SaaS, healthcare, insurance, a Call Center, and transportation. My proposal management process is collaborative. I do more than make ‘proposals look pretty,’ every element has a reason and a purpose behind it. Together we will establish your win strategy and then tailor them to the opportunity. Every image, callout, graphic, and write-up will be developed according to our established competitive advantages to create a superb submission. I have a proven track record of developing winning submissions. I can assist clients with RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and Grants as well as any other submission you may require all customized and tailored to your specific needs and strategies. My Experience in Proposal and Grant Management - Managed proposal requests including, RFP’s, RFQ’s, RFI’s, EOI’s, Grants etc. valued from $30K to $9M - Experienced in the full proposal development process from the kick-off meeting to strategy development, to content creation, to graphic design, to compliance reviews and sign off, to submission. - Created outstanding submissions utilizing multiple mediums (graphics, videos, words), - Developed proposal strategies, technical research ability, and key messaging - A keen attention to detail to ensure all mandatory and compliance requirements are adhered to and addendums are included. - Managed the overall development schedules of all proposals and managed multiple proposal submissions simultaneously.

I'm a PMP-certified Project Manager, Agile Delivery Expert, and Workflow Automation Specialist with over 15 years of experience leading complex software, infrastructure, and data projects across fintech, healthcare, eCommerce, and public service sectors. I'm also an Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator and an Expert-Vetted freelancer on Upwork with a 100% Job Success rate. I help teams deliver faster by combining disciplined project execution, Agile coaching, and intelligent automation using tools like n8n, Jira, and the OpenAI API. My work sits at the intersection of three disciplines: ✅ Project Management & Agile Delivery — I've led Agile transformations, coached cross-functional Scrum teams, and delivered programs ranging from post-acquisition technology integrations to federated AI healthcare platforms. Certifications include PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, SAFe 5 Agilist, SAFe 5 Scrum Master, and ICAgile Agile Coaching. ✅ Workflow Automation — I build n8n and Make automations for clients — AI-powered Slack triage bots, CRM integrations, content pipelines, order processing workflows, and more. I connect tools like HubSpot, Jira, Slack, OpenAI, Microsoft 365, and Notion into seamless, automated systems. ✅ Atlassian Administration — I'm Atlassian Certified in Jira and experienced with Jira Service Management, Confluence, and Tempo Timesheets. I configure workflows, permission schemes, dashboards, and automation rules to optimize how teams plan, track, and deliver work. Whether I'm managing a 12-workstream post-acquisition integration, standing up a PMO, or automating a client's order pipeline end to end, I bring a people-first, results-driven mindset to every engagement.

As an Expert-Vetted and Top-Rated Plus Freelancer on Upwork for over 8 years, I provide the highest quality writing services for various industries and fields. I specialize in grant writing, grant prospecting, RFP writing, proposal writing, business writing, editing, academic editing, blog writing and articles, content writing, fiction and non-fiction books, eBooks, manuals, and more. Check out my website for a full list of services. After a 20-year career in leadership roles in the non-profit sector, I started an award-winning writing and editing business. I have secured over $15M of funding for my clients through my company. We have a proven track record of obtaining high-level and multi-year government, foundation, and corporate grant funding for businesses, non-profits, and charities (501 (c)) with an approximate 85% success rate. I am highly skilled and experienced in grant and proposal writing and have written countless proposals for foundation grants and government funding for childcare and youth, education, international development, the arts, Indigenous and newcomer communities, domestic violence and gender-based violence, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, community development, green technologies, food security, graduate scholarships and awards, psychiatric funding, and much more. I am familiar with various Canadian and US funding opportunities, including CanExport, WES, Protein Industries Canada, USAID, NSTIR, DOE, SBIR, USDA, NIH, NSF, DOD, grants.gov, and more.

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