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Freya Patel

Pune

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented Senior Proposal Writer with a track record of crafting persuasive and compliant proposals for the U.S. Federal government agencies, including the HHS, diverse industries like health care, Universities, IT firms, and more. I specialise in translating technical and complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with evaluators. Known for working closely with capture teams, SMEs, and leadership to develop winning strategies from kickoff through submission. Familiar with federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS)

Key Skills and Strengths

  • Writing and editing high-quality federal proposals (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs).
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts.
  • Creating compliance matrices and ensuring 100% adherence to solicitation requirements.
  • Leading and supporting colour team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold)

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Proposal Writer & Pre-Sales

Druva Software
05.2021 - 04.2025
  • Spearheaded the implementation of an AI-powered proposal management system, resulting in a 40% reduction in proposal development time, and a 25% increase in win rate for high-value contracts.
  • Pioneered the integration of virtual reality presentations into proposal packages, increasing client engagement by 60%, and positioning the company as an industry innovator in proposal delivery methods.
  • Pioneered the integration of virtual reality presentations into proposal packages, increasing client engagement by 60%, and positioning the company as an industry innovator in proposal delivery methods.
  • Replying to customers' requests for information and proposal requests.
  • Putting together business cases for the sales teams to support their proposals.
  • Presenting proposals to customers, alongside members of the sales team.
  • Providing pre-sales expertise and support to sales teams.
  • Being responsible for actively driving and managing the pre-sales process with direct and channel customers.
  • Working on the new AI tool for the Question Bank to autogenerate responses through the AI function.
  • Created a self-service portal trust center for our customers to access our certifications, penetration reports, and policy documents.
  • Handling the RFP queue completely by myself, from assigning the tickets to working on them.
  • Supporting Territory, Channels, and Account Sales Plans Definition and Execution.
  • Updating the desk log with the opportunity details.
  • Coordination with all the departments: Legal, Security, Engineering, HR, and Sales, to complete timely proposal submission, and partners like Dell.
  • Replying to all the emails directed to the RFP queue.
  • Attending calls with customers or sales, if required, to answer the proposal queries.
  • Completing the RFP, RFI, and RFQ.
  • Handling the tools for proposals: updating, correcting, and deleting duplicates.
  • Saving all the proposal submissions on the shared drive.
  • Submitting the final proposal over email, along with customer request attachments (SOC 2 report, security artifacts, and policies). Etc.…}
  • Responding to additional customer queries.
  • Checking Salesforce for the dollar amount, and win/loss status.
  • Created a proposal template as an Uber template to be used by Sales for a proposal request.

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Senior Proposal Writer

BancTec India Pvt Ltd
02.2019 - 03.2021

Proposal, and Pre-Sales Role

  • Company Overview: A part of Exela Technologies Pvt. Ltd is the parent company.
  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of government and commercial proposal engagements across multiple company business verticals (RFx and demand creation).
  • Develops and implements process improvements to help improve proposal quality. This job works under the direction of the Proposal Manager or Sr. Proposal Coordinator.
  • Work with SMEs to update and maintain database responses, in addition to performing annual global updates to assigned sections.
  • Serve as the owner and curator of the proposal management and development toolset: develop templates, tools, and best practices.
  • Act as a project manager to prepare and execute a work plan for the design, writing, editing, review, and production of proposals.
  • Accountable for creating and delivering a winning proposal for each assigned opportunity, and ensuring full compliance with RFP requirements.
  • Writing proposals that are released in the market for the specific company requirements.
  • Proposal requirements are released by the clients.
  • The process includes accepting the proposal and working on the requirements, including team members from different departments: Opportunity Owner, Technical, Legal, HR, Business Analyst, and Solution Engineers.
  • Creating the proposal by writing the content according to the opportunity requirements (Healthcare, Insurance, Banking & Financial Services, Legal, Education, Government, etc.).
  • Collaborate with Sales to develop win themes, cover letters, and executive summaries that best communicate the company’s competitive distinguishers, and solution benefits.
  • Submission is made either through the portal, by email, or as a hard copy. Communicate the company’s competitive differentiators and solution benefits.s. and solution benefits.
  • Manage several proposals if there is a high volume, and timelines are stringent.
  • A part of Exela Technologies, Pvt. Ltd is the parent company.

Submission is made either through the portal, by email, or as a hard copy.mmunicate the company’s competitive differentiators, and solution benefits.

E-Procurement Specialist /Expense Policy Manager Corporate Grade: AVP

Barclays India Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 01.2019
  • The process was in Travel & Expense, Content Writing: Auditing the claimed expenses
  • Leading the team in completing the daily targets. Managing team attendance
  • Creating the daily data in an Excel sheet and sending daily updates To the Reporting VP
  • Connecting with clients for updates if necessary. Attending meetings and Video conferences with VPs across the globe
  • Drafted an instructional guide on the proper use of purchasing and receiving modules of the ERP system enhancing user-friendliness
  • Streamlined the entire procure-to-pay within 10 months, which reduced administrative, and effort related to the requisition, creation, and supplier payment methods managing vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery and timely supply chain management
  • Supervised around 50 procurement projects and identified 10 web-based technology opportunities that achieved cost savings of 10%
  • Increased spending through an increased supply base across the P2P network
  • Acted as a liaison between Barclays Digital and 50 customers, ensured needs were met with a digital roadmap
  • Matched up purchase orders to invoices and batched them together setting up new vendors and adding old vendors; simplified inactive vendors identification by 50%

Implementation Analyst

ADP India Pvt Ltd
12.2014 - 10.2017
  • Trained in MAS Payroll, Human capital management (HCMC), and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
  • End to end Implementation on setting clients’ benefit plans, Coding, reports & data importing
  • Year-end filing for W2’s and ACA 1094C & 1095C forms
  • GOT CERTIFIED – CHRS (CERTIFIED HEALTH REFORM SPECIALIST)
  • Achievements: Dealt with Clients for their payrolls, reports, W2s, and end-to-end Implementation services. I completed the first case on time and was appreciated by US colleagues and the India team. Completed the highest number of cases for 3 consecutive quarters. I asked for more cases as colleagues were not able to complete them in the given time. Got the maximum number of client appreciation for effective and smart follow-ups. Got appreciated for winning the Maximum dollar amount incentives for completing cases across the US & India. Achieved the set benchmark every month.

Executive (Vodafone Store Support)

Vodafone
01.2012 - 12.2014
  • Company Overview: International UK process
  • Provide Support to Dealers And Retailers across the UK
  • Provide Support to Vodafone Stores and Dealers if they have Technical issues: Credit Checks, Manual Connection, SIM card Changes, Upgrades Etc...
  • Process expert in implementing new product updates
  • Managing contingency requirements from our stakeholders to ensure an impeccable customer experience
  • International UK process
  • Additional Initiatives: Managed new hire training batches in the absence of the process trainer. Created short notes to improvise on call handling time. Managed a Retention project to target backorder failures. Employee engagement point of contact for the business.

Senior Business Associate (Business Outsourcers)

Fiserv Pvt Ltd.
06.2010 - 10.2011
  • Company Overview: (Pune)
  • Working on a business-to-business collections project
  • Have delivered optimum output in terms of collections and have maintained a very high-quality threshold throughout
  • Involves a professional outlook to achieve goals hence have matured in terms of perspective which involves analysis of an account and being detail-oriented
  • I have been an outstanding performer in achieving targets set up by executive management consistently
  • Worked diligently and meticulously in an environment that includes a lot of patience and perseverance, yet a very aggressive approach towards achieving targets
  • I have been given the opportunity to calibrate with high-level clients to understand the loopholes in a project and devise amicable resolutions
  • (Pune)

HR

HR Vision
01.2009 - 09.2009
  • Partnering with hiring managers to determine staffing needs
  • Screening resumes
  • Performing in-person and phone interviews with candidates
  • Performing reference and background checks
  • Making recommendations to company hiring managers
  • Coordinating interviews with the hiring managers
  • Following up on the interview process status
  • Maintaining relationships with both internal and external clients to ensure staffing goals are achieved
  • Communicating employer information and benefits during the screening process
  • Staying current on the company’s organization structure, personnel policy, and federal and state laws regarding employment practices
  • Serving as a liaison with area employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations
  • Completing timely reports on employment activity

Customer Care Supervisor

WNS (Travelocity)
03.2005 - 02.2007
  • Directly dealing with a customer in queries about the flight, hotel, and car reservations
  • Flight, Hotel & Car Reservations, Cancellations, and Changes
  • Provide information on customer queries
  • Customer assessment and grading
  • Attend customer calls on reservation issues to solve the problems
  • Coordinate with international Airlines, Hotels, and Car Companies
  • Notable Achievements: Recognized for highest live appreciation and performance awards.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Pune
Pune, India
01.2005

Grade 12 -

University of Pune
Pune, India
01.2001

Grade 10 -

Maharashtra Board
Maharashtra, India
01.1999

Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Managerial skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Capacity for work
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Diagnostic ability
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Relationship building
  • Management methodologies
  • Customer service methodologies
  • Willingness to learn
  • Adaptability
  • Work ethic
  • Team-oriented
  • Leadership ability

Disclaimer

If given an opportunity to serve your organization, I shall spare no efforts in discharging the services called for and will definitely prove to be an asset to the organization. I hereby declare that the above-mentioned details are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/16/86
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Single

Communication Abilities

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi
  • Japanese (learning)

Accomplishments

  • I would receive appreciation on a daily basis, as every project had a deadline, and I was known to deliver ahead of time
  • I was awarded as the best professional co-worker by my colleagues on several occasions
  • I was also recognized for creating a template that was handy at the time of the client presentation

Languages

Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Japanese
Beginner
A1

Affiliations

  • I have always been dedicated and focused on my work
  • Get a job done attitude

Timeline

Senior Proposal Writer & Pre-Sales

Druva Software
05.2021 - 04.2025

Senior Proposal Writer

BancTec India Pvt Ltd
02.2019 - 03.2021

E-Procurement Specialist /Expense Policy Manager Corporate Grade: AVP

Barclays India Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 01.2019

Implementation Analyst

ADP India Pvt Ltd
12.2014 - 10.2017

Executive (Vodafone Store Support)

Vodafone
01.2012 - 12.2014

Senior Business Associate (Business Outsourcers)

Fiserv Pvt Ltd.
06.2010 - 10.2011

HR

HR Vision
01.2009 - 09.2009

Customer Care Supervisor

WNS (Travelocity)
03.2005 - 02.2007

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Pune

Grade 12 -

University of Pune

Grade 10 -

Maharashtra Board
Freya Patel