Sara Dunaway

About Sara Dunaway

Marketing and Business Development professional with 15+ years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry. My experience includes extensive knowledge of the AEC industry from the perspective of general contractors, architects, structural engineers, and low voltage consultants, with a great understanding of small, minority, disadvantaged, and other certifications specific to the industry. In addition, I have more than 13 years of administrative experience, the majority of which has been at the executive level, working alongside principals and owners. I also possess more than 13 years of experience within the Radio Broadcasting Industry, focusing on promotions and event coordination.

Experience

1. Senior Proposal and Marketing Coordinator

   Rudolph and Sletten

   Mar 2018 — Present · Menlo Park, CA, US

   Proven success creating client-focused winning proposal, qualification and interview materials for a variety of private and public sector clients. I am responsible for managing all stages of the RFP process, from research and conceptual strategy development to interview and presentation materials and updating project and team information post-award as the project evolves. I believe in tapping into the client\'s needs and wants and making sure my proposals make a clear and present connection between their vision and their project.My position includes training and leading a staff of new proposal and marketing coordinators in the absence of a marketing manager while maintaining a full proposal load. My record includes multiple wins in excess of $1B construction value, numerous strategic new clients acquired, and high praise from owners and executives for my personal approaches to my work product.

Education

• Ohlone College

  Associate of Arts (AA) with Honors, Liberal Studies

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Business Development
• Email Marketing
• Networking
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Accounts Receivable
• Events Coordination
• Client Relations Skills
• Team Building
• Marketing
• Travel Planning
• Event Planning
• Project Management
• Client Billing
• Linkedin
• Rfp / Rfq Evaluation and Response
• Executive Administrative
• Collections
• Mysmps
• Internal Marketing
• Proposal Writing
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing Strategy
• Budgets
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media
• Indesign
• Linkedin Training
• Resume Writing