Valerie R.
Proposal Specialist @GFT
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Proposal Specialist @GFT
GFT is an AEC firm shaping the Infrastructure of Life: water, power, transportation, and buildings. Our team of 5,500+ experts design, construct, and engineer resilient, creative solutions that uplift communities across North America and beyond.To learn more, visit gftinc.com.
EDUCATION
California State University, Fullerton
Minor, Psychology
Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
ABOUT VALERIE R.
Strategic Proposal Leadership | A/E/C Industry Expertise | Driving Pursuits & Client-Focused SolutionsI am a Proposal Specialist with experience leading strategic pursuits in the A/E/C industry. I manage complex proposals, mentor new team members, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver compelling, client-focused content. Also, I mentor and prepare teams for high-stakes interviews, fostering confidence and collaboration. My pursuit contributions have consistently resulted in high—and even record-breaking—scores to build impactful client engagement.My expertise spans transportation infrastructure, planning, housing relocation, right-of-way, energy and utilities, and supporting regional and national business lines. I bring a proactive, collaborative approach to every pursuit, combining creativity and strategic thinking to strengthen market presence and align with client goals.I have professional experience with the following: Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Teams, SharePoint, Copilot AI), CRM Systems (DelTek: Vantagepoint, Vision), Canva, Google Workspace (SEO Analytics, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Meet, Drive, Gemini), IBM® SPSS® Statistics, WordPress, Keynote, Bluebeam.
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