Karen Sinclair
Aberdeenshire,United Kingdom
Summary
A resourceful professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills, adept at working both autonomously and collaboratively. Demonstrates calmness under pressure, consistently delivering results in challenging environments. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve career growth and contribute effectively to team success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Bid & Tender Coordinator
SLB Capturi
Aberdeen
2022.04 - Current
- Product Owner of Xaitporter software with 500+ global users
- Responsible for all bid templates and library content
- Completion of vendor-led portals for self-supplier registration and qualification to supply services
- Coordinated with multiple departments for successful tender submissions from feasibility studies to FEED to EPC
- Reviewed and revised proposal content for consistency and accuracy before submission
- Managed all stages of the bidding process to ensure on-time submission
- Liaised closely with the legal department to confirm contractual obligations in bid agreements
- Achieved high-quality finishes with meticulous attention to detail
Sales Coordinator for Subsea Systems
Baker Hughes
Aberdeen
2013.09 - 2022.03
- Provided proactive support to the global sales team for the development of subsea systems sales opportunities
- The focal point of all product lines for complete EPC bid deliverables
- Product owner of the Xaitporter Bid Collaboration tool and trainer for onboarding new users
- Managed the end-to-end process from ITT to Final Bid submission and any additional revisions until PO and hand over to execution
Project Execution Coordinator
Aker Solutions
Oslo, Norway
2009.05 - 2013.01
- Supporting all Project Managers for ongoing executed projects
- Ensured Man Power Plans and time sheets were accurate and inline with agreed contracts
- Arranged Travel and Visa for Field Engineers for commissioning and service agreement assignments
- Willing and able to perform a wide range of varied tasks not limited to just support or administrative
Business Travel Consultant
American Express Business Travel
Aberdeen
2004.02 - 2009.02
- Coordinated business travel arrangements for both onshore and offshore travellers
- Dedicated to 3 large Aberdeen based Oil & Gas Companies supporting with all travel needs from home to work and return
- Assisted clients in navigating potential difficulties such as flight cancellations or delays ensuring minimal disruption to their schedules
- Working in a large global call centre dealing with multiple time zones
- Delivered exceptional client services by understanding and meeting unique travel preferences checking traveller profiles and understanding needs
- Amex Travel closed Aberdeen office in 2009 which resulted in me moving to Oslo with my partner as they pursed career
Skills
- Able to work well in a team or autonomously
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Resourcefulness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Bid & Tender Coordinator
SLB Capturi
2022.04 - Current
Sales Coordinator for Subsea Systems
Baker Hughes
2013.09 - 2022.03
Project Execution Coordinator
Aker Solutions
2009.05 - 2013.01
Business Travel Consultant
American Express Business Travel
2004.02 - 2009.02