Maria N

6+ years of business development experience across proposal management, bid coordination, and marketing communications, with 150+ submissions managed and a strong focus on clear, compliant, client-focused content. Experienced in leading full-cycle RFx submissions, coordinating stakeholders, managing deadlines, reviewing compliance requirements, and supporting high-quality proposal delivery across competitive procurement environments. Known for strengthening proposal operations and content strategy through scalable templates, workflow documentation, accessibility-focused materials, KPI tracking, onboarding support, and collaboration across teams and regions.

Bid Coordinator at PayByPhone Technologies Inc. (2024-05 – Present)

• Manage 100+ end-to-end RFx and procurement submissions across Canadian, U.S., and U.K. markets, supporting awarded bids representing $12M+ USD in aggregate lifetime contract value.
• Identify high-quality bid opportunities by reviewing 500+ procurement postings monthly and refining search keywords to align results with business goals and eligibility requirements.
• Strengthen bid compliance and reduce submission risk by maintaining a strong record of conforming submissions through requirement validation, compliance checks, and final reviews to ensure bids are complete, accurate, and procurement-ready.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration by partnering with Legal, Product, Finance, IT Security, Compliance, Marketing, and Leadership teams to gather, validate, and finalize response inputs.
• Improve proposal operations and continuous improvement by developing scalable templates, workflow documentation, WCAG-compliant materials, and win rates. Training team members on bid tools, compliance standards, and internal workflows.

Marketing & Proposal Coordinator at RAM Consulting Ltd. (2022-03 – 2023-10)

• Coordinated multiple proposals and qualifications monthly, managing deadlines, documentation, team inputs, review cycles, and final submission.
• Strengthen proposal quality by guiding teams through submission requirements, compliance checks, and accuracy reviews.
• Grew brand visibility by leading social media content strategy across Vancouver and Calgary offices, increasing LinkedIn following to 5,800.
• Secured award recognition by preparing submissions that resulted in wins, including the ACEC-BC Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award and Builders Code Workplace Culture Champion Award.
• Strengthened internal communications by writing and editing intranet content, marketing materials, and quarterly meeting presentations.
• Supported business development by maintaining CRM and marketing databases and coordinating industry, networking, and internal events.

Digital Marketing Lead at ScopeMedia Inc. (2021-12 – 2022-03)

Marketing & Project Coordinator at ScopeMedia Inc. (2021-10 – 2021-12)

• Managed project execution by coordinating milestones, deliverables, and deadlines in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Increased brand awareness by growing Instagram followers 433% in two weeks through targeted content creation and scheduling.
• Delivered digital projects from concept to launch, including editing, review, deployment, monitoring, and reporting.
• Supported team growth by interviewing, onboarding, training, and mentoring two marketing professionals.

Content Marketing Manager at Pink Crown Creative (2021-03 – 2021-11)

Marketing Intern at Pink Crown Creative (2020-11 – 2021-03)

• Created accessible marketing resources by developing beginner-friendly social media guides for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Ensured content quality by editing and approving guides, including content from two team members, for accuracy, brand alignment, readability, and consistency.
• Improved digital engagement by revamping email newsletter strategy and strengthening blog readability, SEO, and content flow.
• Managed digital communities by supporting Pinterest and Instagram content, online event promotion, chat moderation, networking groups, and presentations.

Marketing & Sales Assistant at Blu I'd Sales by Victoria Inc. (2021-06 – 2021-09)

• Drove retail outreach and sales pipeline activity by making up to 75 outbound calls daily, curating e-blasts, social media, and website updates, and securing approximately 200 selling-season appointments.
• Coordinated showroom and client operations by organizing trade show displays, managing samples, processing orders, and handling retailer-supplier correspondence.

Diploma in Fashion Marketing – BLANCHE MACDONALD (2020-10)