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Shaheen Bhat | Senior Proposal Writer (+91)7006080928 bhatsheen708@gmail.com Employing Innovative Problem-Solving. Proactively Approaching Challenges with Positivity. Demonstrating Proficiency in Business Writing, Organizational, and Project Management Skills. Exceptional Expertise in CraftingBusiness Plans, Requirements Specifications, User Documentation, and Conducting Architectural Systems Research. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY • Excelled as a Technical Writer, consistently crafting high-impact proposals/ Technical documents that strategically advanced organizational goals. • Demonstrated strategic acumen by aligning proposals with business objectives, contributing significantly to sustained growth and client success. • Orchestrated seamless collaboration between technical and management teams, extracting vital information and tailoring proposals with precision. • Conducted thorough research on clients and industry trends, infusing proposals with dynamic insights and forward-looking perspectives. • Meticulously reviewed and edited documents, ensuring alignment with client guidelines, and maintaining a high standard of accuracy and consistency. • Managed proposal timelines and deliverables with a proactive approach, consistently ensuring the punctual submission of impeccably crafted proposals. • Secured contracts through the delivery of compelling and persuasive proposals, showcasing senior-level capabilities and a commitment to client success. • Established and maintained a comprehensive database of successful proposal templates,streamlining the proposal development process and ensuring messaging consistency. • Engaged proactively in industry conferences and forums, staying well-informed about emerging trends, competitor strategies, and industry best practices. Education Masters in Computer Applications. Srinagar J&K. University of Kashmir, Apr 2016 - Dec 2019 Bachelors in Computer Applications. Srinagar J&K. Kousar College of Education-(UOK) Apr 2015 – Mar 2015 Experience Proposal Development Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Expentor.Inc New Jersey, United States Team Lead – External. Feb 2024 – Present • Leading in the creation of client-side proposals by developing strategic approaches that align with client requirements and organizational goals, ensuring high-impact and competitive submissions. • Collaborate with Capture and SME’s to gather input, ensuring that proposals are comprehensive, accurate, and effectively address client needs. • Oversee the drafting, editing, and finalization of proposal content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand messaging and technical accuracy. • Serve as the primary liaison with clients during the proposal development process, gathering feedback and refining proposals to meet client expectations and increase the likelihood of success. • Identify potential risks in proposal development, including scope changes or resource constraints, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery. • Oversee the end-to-end proposal development lifecycle, from initial client engagement through final submission, ensuring alignment with client expectations at each stage. • Ensure proposals are tailored to the specific needs and pain points of each client, leveraging client data and insights to craft compelling narratives. • Ensure all proposals meet regulatory, legal, and industry standards, as well as internal compliance requirements, to avoid any potential legal issues. • Analyze the success rates of submitted proposals, gathering insights to improve future proposal strategies and increase win rates. • Manage and allocate resources effectively across multiple proposal projects, ensuring that deadlines are met without compromising quality. • Implement continuous improvement processes for proposal development, including post-mortem reviews, to identify lessons 2/4 learned and enhance future performance. • Lead and mentor a team of proposal developers, providing guidance, performance feedback, and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence in proposal writing. Cogent InfoTech Pittsburgh PA, United States Senior Proposal Writer. Jun 2022 – Jan 2024 • Develop and compose comprehensive proposals, RFP, RFI, RFQ responses, and pitch materials to bolster the company's growth and business development efforts. • Collaborate effectively with technical and management teams, gathering information, understanding client requirements, and tailoring proposalsto precisely address client needs. • Conduct thorough research on clients and industry trends to create persuasive and relevant content that aligns with the company's objectives. • Implement a meticulous proposal review and editing process to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client guidelines and company standards. • Manage proposal timelines and deliverables, ensuring all submissions are completed and submitted punctually. • Contribute significantly to securing contracts by delivering well-crafted proposals that showcase the company's expertise and unwavering commitment to client success. • Maintain open lines of communication with internalstakeholdersto stay informed about project developments and incorporate the latest information into proposals. • Continuously refine proposal writing strategies based on feedback, lessons learned, and evolving industry best practices. • Proactively engage in professional development to stay updated on proposal writing trends, government regulations, and industry standards. • Spearheaded the strategic development and execution of high-impact proposals, strategically positioning the company for sustained growth and success. • Conducted thorough research on clients and industry trends, infusing proposals with strategic insights and forward-looking perspectives to enhance their overall effectiveness. • Implemented a meticulous proposal review and editing process, ensuring senior-level scrutiny for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with client guidelines and company standards. • Owned and managed proposal timelines and deliverables, ensuring the punctual submission of impeccably crafted proposals. • Actively engaged in ongoing professional development, staying informed about emerging trends, government regulations, and industry standards at the senior level of proposal writing. • Led collaborative sessions with subject matter experts to gather intricate technical details, ensuring we intricately tailored proposals to align with client-specific requirements. • Innovatively incorporated visual elements and data analytics into proposals, enhancing overall readability and making complex information more accessible to diverse audiences. • Established and maintained a comprehensive database of successful proposal templates, streamlining the proposal development process and ensuring consistency in messaging. Software Documentation and QA Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qbil ERP Commodity Trading Software B.V. / Yarikul InfoTech Netherlands / Srinagar J&K Technical Writer cum Quality Assurance Engineer Mar 2021 – May 2022 Technical Writer Responsibilities: • Initiated and led the development of technical and functional documentation, establishing a robust knowledge base. • Creation of comprehensive documentation for software products, aiding the internal developer team. • Pioneering the creation of end-user product functional documentation, consistently meeting 100% of team deadlines. • Active collaboration with product teams to ensure the knowledge base content remains fresh and up-to-date. • Implementation of a proactive approach to monitor and address end-user requirements, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction. • Conducting targeted training sessions for internal teams, enhancing overall documentation understanding and usage. Quality Assurance Engineer Responsibilities: • Critical review and analysis of system specifications to ensure alignment with quality standards. • Meticulous reporting and documentation of technical issues, contributing to a 30% reduction in post-release defects. • Strategic collaboration with QA Engineers to develop effective testing strategies and plans. • Execution of manual test cases and thorough analysis of results, ensuring comprehensive product testing. • Evaluation of product code against specifications, contributing to a 20% improvement in code quality. • Proactive creation of logs to document testing phases and defects, facilitating efficient issue resolution. • Implementation of a post-release/post-implementation testing framework, ensuring product stability. • Active participation in cross-functional teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle 3/4 Internship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lelafe IT Solutions Srinagar J&K ML Engineer (Intern). Sep 2020 - Feb 2021 • Active participation in daily design, training, and testing reviews, facilitating effective team collaboration. • Adherence to standard coding protocols, ensuring consistency and codebase integrity. • Successful implementation of Object Detection, Person-Path-Tracker, and Image Classification of Objects projects. • Collaboration with senior engineers to optimize image recognition algorithms, resulting in a 15% reduction in processing time. • Key contribution to the development of a comprehensive user manual for machine learning projects. • Conducting internal workshops to impart knowledge on machine learning concepts, resulting in a 25% increase in team understanding. Technical Skills Languages Technologies Skills Additional Skills Python Deep Learning Proposal Writing Microsoft Office Java Computer Vision, Proposal Review Adobe Acrobat C Machine Learning Content Writing Grammarly HTML Wiki Writing Content Development Project Management Tools (Asana) / Jira CSS Github Documentation Training/ Research Skills Microsoft Teams Word press Client Relationship Management Research Databases Technical Proficiency Graphics and Design Tools (Canva) Proofreading Google Docs Project Management RFPIO Communication Technical Testing Projects Undertaken Person-Path Tracker Jan 2021 – Feb 2021 Image Classification of Objects Dec 2020 – Jan 2021 Object Detection Oct 2020 – Nov 2020 Bot Detector Apr 2019 – Oct 2019 Research Work Apr 2019 – Oct 2019 Student Registration Management System Oct 20215 Courses and Certifications University of Rice, Houston, Texas • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders - 2022 Udemy • Technical Writing - Creating Software Documentation - 2022 AWS Partner • Sales Accreditation (Business) - 2023 Google • Digital Marketing - current use these details in it - Follow Up Deployment
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