Teresa Manzella

About Teresa Manzella

Master\'s-level education and experience in project management, proposal management/writing, communications, public administration, procurement, research, education, leadership, diversity and equity, planning, and advocacy*Internally motivated producer with exceptional drive to deliver excellence and results in:Communications• Producer of strategic, compelling content that gets proposed solutions noticed• Over 20 years of freelance, contract consulting, and private-sector experience in technical and marketing communications• Wide variety of content produced for web, print, and app-based media• Expert in conducting research to support content• Frequent presenter on a broad range of topicsCultural Competencies• Strong experiential background in working with diverse populations• History of advocacy for under-served youth• Master\'s degree research addressed issues surrounding cultural diversity and inclusionLeadership• A dozen years of professional people-management experience in public and private sectors• Extensive board background in president, vice president, and treasurer positions• Record of problem solving and organizational advancement• Broad experience in producing results with cross-disciplinary teams

Experience

1. Manager, Tax Proposal Operations

   KPMG

   Oct 2021 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. Our multi-disciplinary approach and deep, practical industry knowledge help clients meet challenges and respond to opportunities. As a manager of tax proposal operations, I work with pursuit teams to:* Provide guidance on service line/practice-specific resources available for the pursuit process, including guidance on proposal strategy, writing, design, and orals coaching support * Lead initial discussions to identify and construct value propositions and key win themes/differentiators * Contribute to the development of compelling narratives, to persuade potential clients to choose KPMG, and work with teams to draft new proposal content* Manage entire proposal process, ensuring timely delivery of compliant, compelling proposals that winI leverage my skills as an APMP-certified proposal professional to support teams in delivering winning responses to the full range of prospect inquiries, setting the stage for experienced KPMG engagement specialists to deliver superlative services.

Education

• Metro State University

  MLS, Master of Liberal Studies/Gender Studies focus

  2009 — 2012

• Metro State University

  BA, Liberal Arts/Applied Communications focus

  2003 — 2004