Jennifer Henikman

About Jennifer Henikman

Strategic Proposal Manager focused on middle game alignment, strategic storytelling and client-focused submittals. At Jacobs, I build relationships, engage the right resources, and leverage synergies among our businesses to deliver the most value to our clients. I enjoy mentoring and building bridges. Previous experience includes strategically supporting BD operations and managing accounts as a Business Development Specialist for Day & Zimmermann’s Process & Industrial Division. While at D&Z, I was active in the Women\'s Resource Group (WRG) Leadership Team as a member and WRG Circles Facilitator, helping to empower and amplify D&Z\'s community of women. Previous leadership experience also includes roles as the SMPS Palmetto Chapter\'s Treasurer (20••••18) the Greenville Affiliate Lead (2015), helping the chapter expand into the Upstate of SC. I received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida, and am a proud Gator alumna!

Experience

1. Strategic Proposal Manager, Major Pursuits

   Jacobs

   Aug 2025 — Present · Greenville, SC, US

   Champions end-game execution for strategic proposals and interviews within the Strategic Pursuits group- Drives Middle Game initiatives to ensure strategic alignment and momentum through to end-game activities- Mentors sales operations staff, enabling them grow and deliver more for enhanced bottom-line performance- Cultivates collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships with Operations, Sales, and Technical staff

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

• University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications

  Bachelor's of Science, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Customer Service
• Budgets
• Public Speaking
• Project Management
• Photoshop
• Contract Management
• Face to Face Sales
• Process Engineering
• Customer Engagement
• Event Planning
• Long-Term Customer Relationships
• Opportunity Identification
• Sap Crm
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Lead Generation
• Account Planning
• Brand Development
• Microsoft Word
• Strategic Partnerships
• Indesign
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Proposal Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media
• Value Based Selling
• Relationship Building
• Procurement
• Marketing Communications
• Illustrator
• Customer Relations
• Relationship Management
• Positioning
• Construction
• Marketing
• Engineering
• Adobe Acrobat
• Marketing Strategy