Madhusmita Sahu
RFP/Bid Writer
Leeds,West Yorksher
Summary
Astute Bid Writer especially adept at draughting proposals and managing various projects in an efficient manner. Skilled at applying knowledge of business development processes. Specialize in prioritizing projects to achieve meaningful, cost- effective results. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Bid Support & Writer
ILF Consulting Engineers
Mumbai
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Coordinated schedules and approvals for senior management actions in support of bid opportunities.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.
- Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
- Review bid proposals and alter them until both company and clients are satisfied.
- Study blueprints to determine what the minimum budget must be based on costs of supplies, equipment, and labor.
- Screening donor requirement on selective opportunities, reviewing and extracting key information.
- Preparing Cost Estimation of selected tender/Project/RFP/EOI and Handle complex proposals supported by risk assessment, cash flow, scope of supply definition, responsibility matrix and project schedule.
- Coordinated and project managed large RFP's and RFQ's. Proactively source and qualify candidates who meet our standards. Interview candidates and take client meetings
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships in market
- Coordinate completion of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) and Invitation to Tenders (ITTs), gathering and collating responses from various sources to create comprehensive submissions.
- Handling timely submission of applications [digital and physical) in accordance with client stipulations. ensuring quality assurance processes
- Maintaining and Monitoring company database of new forecasted opportunities and stages of actively under ways with proposals as well as attending pre bid Engagement meetings.
- Enhancing internal systems to track and scope opportunities and communicate to operation teams allowing them to plan for the pipeline.
- Think strategically, communicate, and negotiate with clients to get bids down to reasonable offers and coordinating the bidding process and profiting bid templates.
- Build rapport with customer throughout pre and post project commitments.
- Highly efficient in project management, planning, Time management and prioritise of workload in multitasking environment.
- Worked in team with collaborative ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Compiling company project experience credentials documents, formatted resume as per client RFP/EOI and capability statements, references certificates etc. for bidding
Bid Planner
JS Infotect
Odisha
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Analyzed financial aid applications to determine need and devise appropriate financial packages.
- Established project goals and objectives by reviewing project initiatives in line with company requirements.
- Assisted clients in making beneficial and strategic decisions regarding investments, low-cash financing and sourcing overseas partners.
- Oversaw proposal team and organized periodic strategy meetings. Maintained database tracking results of all bid proposals.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Trained and supervised 20 event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction
- Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs
Business Development Exceutive
Arkitechno Consultant India Pvt Ltd.
Bhubaneswar , Odisha
03.2016 - 09.2018
- Responsible for preparation of Expression of Interest for various Road, Railway and Building projects for various Government, Semi -Government and Private Clients
- Responsible for Identifying and finalizing tenders.
- Scrutinise CVs as per Eligibility especially for RFP. Maintained database tracking results of all bid proposals.
- Checked documentation and corrected issues in prompt fashion.
- Collaborated with outside departments to coordinate solutions .
- Worked in team with collaborative ability to adapt to fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Handling timely submission of applications [digital and physical) in accordance with client stipulations. ensuring quality assurance processes.
- Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
BPUT
India 06.2009 - 08.2013
Skills
Microsoft office
IT Cloud Market Knowledge
Google Spreadsheet
MS Sharepoint
Team Player
Bid Management
RFP Writing
Clashflow design
Approach & Methodology
Recruiting Resources
ATS
Tender Preparation
Administrative experience
Visio
Microsoft powerpoint
Presentation Skills
Relationship management
Bid process support
Support Documentation Composition
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.
Richard Branson
Timeline
Bid Support & Writer
ILF Consulting Engineers
04.2019 - 09.2023
Bid Planner
JS Infotect
09.2018 - 03.2019
Business Development Exceutive
Arkitechno Consultant India Pvt Ltd.
03.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
BPUT
06.2009 - 08.2013