Bethany B.

About Bethany B.

Energetic, industrious, and results-driven proposals and communications professional with 16 years of experience contributing to wins of up to $250M in government and commercial markets. I specialize in proposal development and strategic communications, delivering creative, customer-focused solutions that drive success. I\'m passionate about solving problems, enhancing customer experiences, and adding value. My lifelong \"can-do\" attitude empowers me to embrace challenges, master new skills, and implement programs that propel organizational growth. In 2018, I was honored to be internationally recognized as an APMP 40 Under 40 award recipient for my contributions to my company and the proposal management profession. This achievement underscores my commitment to excellence, innovation, and teamwork. I enjoy spending time with family, cheering at local hockey games, and volunteering with youth in my community. Specialties include: Marketing & Brand Management – Making sure people know who we are and what we stand for. Proposals & Communications – Getting the message across, loud and clear. Developing persuasive, compliance-focused proposals aligned with customer needs and strategic goals. Expertise in business capture, editing, and proposal management. Customer Service: Creating positive customer experiences by building trust, exceeding expectations, and addressing needs with speed and precision. Research: Analyzing competitive intelligence and market trends to drive informed decision-making and anticipate opportunities.

Experience

1. Sr Business Development Specialist

   Washington Alarm, Inc

   Jan 2020 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   At Washington Alarm, I perform a wide range of business development tasks to support overall company growth and sustainment efforts by perfectly blending my project management, marketing, customer service, and sales experience. I create marketing strategies that promote our brand, increase interest, and leads/sales. I generate key components to enable and support our sales team. This also includes managing our overall marketing efforts with fresh new content tailored to our target market, social media campaigns, and ensure our company website is maintained. As an experienced and certified proposal manager, I coordinate with our team to develop competitive, persuasive proposals using industry best practices. I also serve as a designated project manager for select customer accounts. This includes planning, organizing, and managing projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and the customer has a high level of satisfaction for the work completed.