Brett MacDonald
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Summary
Reliable business professional with experience in project management, proposal writing and project cost estimating. Proven track record of successfully winning contracts through the tender process. Adept at identifying applicable tenders and developing winning proposals. Strong technical writer with deep understanding of engineering concepts and software development methodology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Special Projects
BALANCED+ Engineering Inc.
07.2021 - Current
- Managed proposal process while overseeing multiple projects to foster increased productivity.
- Oversaw proposal management of large and complex bids, primarily in response to federal government solicitations
- Worked closely with our organization's project managers and engineers to create winning proposals for federal, provincial and municipal tenders.
- 2 million dollars in contracts won in 2023 for software development projects
- Lead team through proposal lifecycle including proposal kickoff, estimate review, risk review, proposal review, status updates
- Deep understanding of IT technologies, especially the software development lifecycle
- fluent in Agile project management methodology
Proposal Writer
Secure Links Cybersecurity
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Coordinate with engineers throughout the organization for specialized proposal language and content
- Reviewed RFQ, RFP, RFI for Engineering, Information Technology, and Software Development fields
- Provide oversight of final proposal production, including desktop publishing, proofreading, editing, printing, and binding.
- Consistently met tight deadlines by efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Boosted overall effectiveness of proposals by incorporating visually appealing graphics, charts, and tables that clearly conveyed complex data points.
- Enhanced proposal acceptance rate by developing persuasive and compelling content for client presentations.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality proposals for clients.
Senior Account Manager
Secure Links Cybersecurity
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed numerous IT Infrastructure projects from initial consultation, planning, requirement gathering, implementation, testing and go-live
- Developed network security proposals and reports for client’s decision-makers and senior administration
- Delivered sales presentations and pitches to clients, upper management and junior sales associates for demonstration.
- Increased revenue for the company through strategic upselling and cross-selling initiatives.
- Mentored junior account management professionals to develop skills and increase company revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC1996
Skills
- InDesign, Illustrator, Visio, MS Office
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Pricing Strategy
- Technical Writing
- Graphic Design
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Director, Special Projects
BALANCED+ Engineering Inc.
07.2021 - Current
Proposal Writer
Secure Links Cybersecurity
01.2018 - 06.2021
Senior Account Manager
Secure Links Cybersecurity
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Simon Fraser University
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