Kevin Garner

About Kevin Garner

Experienced communications and proposal strategist with a demonstrated history of working in the AEC industry, academia and public policy. Skilled in project management, public speaking, message and proposal development, copywriting and editing, presentation coaching, media relations, and policy analysis.

Experience

1. Senior Proposal Strategist - Federal Government Projects

   Burns & McDonnell

   Jul 2016 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   Manage and execute the creation of proposals and presentations for federal government projects, responding to solicitations from federal agencies. Experienced with SF 330 and non-SF 330 proposal development. Lead proposal strategy and execution through the entire pursuit lifecycle from capture planning and Go/No Go decisions to debriefs; set schedules; write non-technical sections of proposals and lead editing of technical approaches; compliance/quality control; lead shortlist interview preparation. Staff conferences and support award submissions.Assist in CRM management and marketing asset management for the division.Previously served on the company\'s Diversity Advisory Committee and IT Council as well as a United Way captain.

Education

• Texas Tech University

  M.A., Communication Studies

  2007 — 2009

• William Jewell College

  B.A., Communication

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Public Policy
• Political Communication
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Fundraising
• Strategy
• Higher Education
• Public Speaking
• Community Outreach
• Legislative Relations
• Political Consulting
• Program Development
• Editing
• Research
• Strategic Communications
• Press Releases
• Social Networking
• Political Management
• Message Development
• Policy Analysis
• Speech Writing
• Volunteer Management
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Political Campaigns
• Media Relations
• Teaching