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Hello! I’m Grace Puzon, a design professional with 25 years of experience in the proposal development industry. I design proposal templates and graphics according to RFP specifications, conceptualize graphics with technical staff to produce high-quality flow charts, graphs, illustrations, presentations, and marketing materials, and handle desktop publishing from formatting to QA/QC.
I collaborate with marketing and business development teams to deliver creative design solutions that meet branding standards and client needs, translating complex requirements into clear visuals while keeping projects on time and on budget.
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Senior Designer at KPMG LLP
June 1, 2014 - November 18, 2025Senior Designer responsible for art direction and design conception to support the firm's visual brand strategy. Lead high-level creative projects from concept through production, coordinating onshore and offshore resources. Create marketing and communications collateral for digital and print, ensuring branding standards are applied. Collaborate with marketing and business development to set design expectations for large, complex projects and develop materials for leadership with national visibility.
Graphic Designer/Proposal Documentation Specialist at A&T Systems
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014Provided primary support to the Director of Proposals. Conceptualized proposal graphics and produced graphics from preparation through submission. Formatted and integrated text, photos, and graphics into templates. Contributed to graphics standards, templates, and workflow improvements. Managed equipment inventory, ensured on-schedule, high-quality deliverables. Checked proofs, established a streamlined graphic request system, and guided team feedback and revisions. Created style guides for proposals based on RFP requirements and managed a graphics storage system. Assisted with integration, formatting, and publishing of content and graphics; provided desktop publishing support; ensured RFP formats followed. Also produced marketing materials and maintained social media outlets.
Graphic Designer/Publications Specialist at Elite Recruiting Group
May 1, 2008 - May 1, 2008Developed concepts for and designed all company collateral, including newsletters, ads, signs, invitations, posters, logos, proposal formatting/design, and web graphics. Produced graphic work for RFP responses and coordinated company newsletters. Managed print production and vendor bids to maintain brand and budget. Maintained graphic files and logos; participated in marketing strategies and approvals; performed desktop QA for formatting and consistency; designed and updated the monthly newsletter and built SharePoint sites for current proposals.
Proposal Design Manager at EMCOR Facilities Services
June 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007Provided operational support to coordinate key proposal processes from kickoff to delivery for Commercial and Government divisions. Organized information for boilerplate, graphics, and proposal library; coordinated with proposal center for reviews; managed electronic file versions and distribution. Designed and created style guides/templates to meet RFP specifications; desktop published and formatted all text, exhibits, and attachments to ensure precise layout. Created covers, spines, title pages, graphics, flow charts, organizational charts, tables, and CD-ROM labels and jewel case covers. Produced proposals end-to-end and ensured QA and adherence to guidelines; prepared for proposal meetings; provided graphics and desktop publishing support to other divisions.
Senior Production & Design Manager at Information System Support
February 1, 2004 - February 1, 2004Designed covers, tabs, title pages, and graphics for Government proposals; created CD-ROMs, labels, and jewel case inserts; designed and maintained marketing materials (brochures, slip sheets, trifolds). In charge of production of proposals—copying, printing, binding, and QA/QC.
Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher at Freelance
October 1, 2001 - October 1, 2001Designed graphics for Government and commercial contracts; supported proposal development division for the public sector; supported Proposal Production Centers for client sites. Designed layout, formatted text, and edited proposals to meet RFP specifications; created graphics, flow charts, and organizational charts in PowerPoint; manipulated images and prepared TOCs, appendices, and CD-ROMs; created PowerPoint presentations for a variety of proposals; prepared final documentation for color proofs and printing.
Web Designer at iloka
May 1, 2001 - May 1, 2001Designed and maintained Internet/Intranet websites; communicated status and issues to management; enforced quality processes and procedures; assisted in network administration and daily operations.
Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher at Star Mountain
October 1, 2000 - October 1, 2000Created media for proposals, manuals, newsletters, presentations, and certificates; designed covers, tabs, and graphics for proposal efforts; assisted with intranet updates; supported graphics production for internal and external clients.
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Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment
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