Kendra Sherrod

About Kendra Sherrod

BID WRITER I have more than 23 years of experience in marketing, technical, and bid writing. I excel at turning dense, tech-heavy documents into content that is clear, concise, and compelling. I have written proposals and content for ICF International, for cybersecurity firm NSSPlus, for a Blockchain research report for the United States National Science Foundation, and Entellect LLC. I worked as both a technical writer and communications manager for projects for USAID INVEST in Kabul Afghanistan. I developed internal and external communication strategies across multiple channels for the Dubai Government’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority and provided support for education and legislative initiatives. For Parsons, I work on the business development team, drafting winning bids for government and private enterprise throughout the region including the Dubai Municipality, Saudi Arabian Rail, Nakheel, Lusail, and NEOM. For NEOM I edit deliverables that include construction workstreams, HR documents, and other collateral. CREATIVE COPYWRITER Writes both creative and technical copy and business communications for Jetex, a company that elevates corporate and luxury jet travel by providing award-winning lounges, dependable fueling, expert trip planning, and support, and bespoke concierge experiences. MARKETING AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION Over 15 years of experience in persuasive internal and external communication. Has created and implemented marketing and strategic communication plans and crafted marketing material for the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, World Neighbors, OpenDoors Asheville, ICF International and Wolfe, Inc. WRITING AND EDITING Edited, published, and wrote articles for \"Neighbors\", a quarterly fundraising magazine. Wrote and edited two editions of Oklahoma: Off the Beaten Path, by Globe Pequot Press. Wrote feature stories for the Sunday Oklahoman newspaper.

Experience

1. Bid Consultant

   Dar

   Aug 2024 — Present · Dubai, AE

   I work with the Dar Win team to craft compelling bids for multi-million-dollar construction projects throughout the Middle East. I write effective AI prompts to do client research and deepen and sharpen the content of Dar\'s winning bids.

Education

• American International School Riyadh (Junior High)

  General Studies

  1983 — 1984

• University of Oklahoma

  BA

  1990 — 1996