BRANDON

Grant Proposal Writer & Funding Specialist

Jun 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 3 mos

Provided professional grant writing and funding support services for nonprofits, small businesses, and community-based organizations seeking financial assistance from government agencies, private foundations, and corporate funding programs. Developed compelling grant proposals, funding applications, and project narratives aligned with donor requirements and evaluation criteria. Conducted detailed research on grant opportunities and matched clients with relevant funding sources to improve approval success rates. Assisted clients in preparing organizational profiles, budgets, need statements, and impact reports required for competitive grant submissions. Ensured all proposals were well-structured, persuasive, and compliant with funding guidelines. Worked across sectors including education, healthcare, community development, and social services, helping organizations improve their funding readiness and application quality.

Government Contract Specialist

Jan 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 8 mos

Worked as a government contract researcher and proposal writer supporting small businesses in securing federal, state, and local contracts across multiple industries including janitorial services, medical supplies, construction, and professional services. Responsibilities included identifying active bid opportunities on platforms such as SAM.gov, GovDirections, BidNet Direct, and USAspending.gov, analyzing solicitation requirements, and preparing compliant bid proposals and capability statements tailored to each opportunity. Provided full-cycle support including NAICS code research, contract opportunity matching, RFP/RFQ response writing, pricing structure development, and submission documentation review to improve win probability. Assisted clients in preparing competitive proposals aligned with federal procurement standards, ensuring clarity, compliance, and strong technical narratives.