Erin Ferrell

About Erin Ferrell

Providing associate-level leadership to a marketing team supporting 51 markets and generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue for Burns & McDonnell, Erin brings 19 years of experience creatively navigating the pursuit response process to ensure timely, compelling and well-coordinated proposal packages. She competently initiates, executes and controls projects while managing high-performing, cross-functional teams. Her ability to strategize, both independently and as part of a team, enables her to quickly and successfully provide client solutions to a variety of rapidly-changing markets within the A/E/C industry.

Experience

1. Proposal Manager

   Burns & McDonnell

   Oct 2017 — Present

   Increased competitively bid pursuit win rates from 33% to 51% for the division.Pursuit team growth from two to six professionals while maintaining a 100% company retention rate. An 85% increase in retention for the position.Pursuit and collateral development leadership for the Manufacturing market with a 55% win rate on competitively bid opportunities serving the Aerospace, Durable Goods, Ports & Maritime, and Semiconductor industries. This market includes the support of more than 100 A/E/C professionals, as well as the assistance of 9 regional offices across the country.

Education

• Baker University

  B.S.

  2001 — 2005