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I'm a professional writer and editor with a talent for distilling complex concepts into clear, compelling content. I excel at articulating an organization's point of view and tailoring messaging to engage diverse audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with sales, marketing, and senior leadership to deliver on deadline-driven goals. My expertise spans content development, proposal and presentation writing, editing, proofreading, client relationship management, and project management, and I leverage technology and AI tools to accelerate high-quality outcomes.…I'm a professional writer and editor with a talent for distilling complex concepts into clear, compelling content. I excel at articulating an organization's point of view and tailoring messaging to engage diverse audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with sales, marketing, and senior leadership to deliver on deadline-driven goals. My expertise spans content development, proposal and presentation writing, editing, proofreading, client relationship management, and project management, and I leverage technology and AI tools to accelerate high-quality outcomes.

Barbara K. Hower

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I'm a professional writer and editor with a talent for distilling complex concepts into clear, compelling content. I excel at articulating an organization's point of view and tailoring messaging to engage diverse audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with sales, marketing, and senior leadership to deliver on deadline-driven goals. My expertise spans content development, proposal and presentation writing, editing, proofreading, client relationship management, and project management, and I leverage technology and AI tools to accelerate high-quality outcomes.…I'm a professional writer and editor with a talent for distilling complex concepts into clear, compelling content. I excel at articulating an organization's point of view and tailoring messaging to engage diverse audiences. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with sales, marketing, and senior leadership to deliver on deadline-driven goals. My expertise spans content development, proposal and presentation writing, editing, proofreading, client relationship management, and project management, and I leverage technology and AI tools to accelerate high-quality outcomes.

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I’m a professional writer and editor with a talent for distilling complex concepts into clear, compelling content. I excel at articulating an organization’s point of view and tailoring messaging to engage diverse audiences.

I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with sales, marketing, and senior leadership to deliver on deadline-driven goals. My expertise spans content development, proposal and presentation writing, editing, proofreading, client relationship management, and project management, and I leverage technology and AI tools to accelerate high-quality outcomes.

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Work Experience

Proposal Manager at Tetra Tech, Inc.

August 1, 2024 - Present

Lead development of solid waste, recycling, and environmental services proposals for municipal, state, local, and federal clients; coordinate proposal planning meetings with project managers and technical teams; craft strategic, compliant proposal responses aligned with corporate objectives and client requirements; edit all proposal content for quality and accuracy; develop standardized proposal language libraries; prepare marketing materials including resumes, project descriptions, cut sheets, and statements of qualifications; contribute content for the corporate website; leverage generative AI to support proposal development and content creation.

Proposal Knowledge Manager at Optum, Inc.

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Maintain and develop content at a content level for customer proposals using RFPIO/RESPONSIVE proposal management software; serve as internal subject matter expert and consult with writers on opportunities; address content feedback from end-users; capture new/updated content from completed proposals; ensure content is responsive, accurate, concise, and compliant; stay current on knowledge base enhancements and reposition content and metadata to optimize end-user experience; contribute articles to weekly content update newsletters.

RFP Content Senior Associate at Stericycle, Inc.

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Write responses housed in Qvidian proposal management software for Stericycle and Shred-it; respond to questionnaires for large, high-value healthcare and document destruction opportunities; developed templates for federal responses and low-bid responses with outcomes including a win at Minnesota VA.

Proposal Writer at Waste Management (WM)

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2022

Manage development of proposals selling environmental services to companies, municipalities, state and local entities, and the federal government; lead brainstorming sessions to craft win themes; write executive summaries and cover letters; collaborate with senior sales, operations, legal, finance, and marketing leadership to position WM’s solutions for environmental services and sustainability; proficient with SmartDocs, Microsoft Teams, Word, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel; achieved new client wins across market areas and multi-million-dollar contract opportunities.

Writer/Editor/Content Strategist at Hower Communication

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2017

Long-term freelance consultant providing proofreading and copyediting services for book publishers; writing and editing white papers, internal communications, grants, digital content, and more; served diverse clients including Sourcebooks, PwC, The Hackett Group, Smartbug Media, Public Sector Solutions, Freestyle, and others.

Analyst/Content Manager, Global Best Practices (GBP) at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2011

Led brainstorming sessions to assess the depth and implications of issues for firm perspectives; collaborated with partners and directors to reflect the firm’s point of view; analyzed trends in human capital, talent management, and change management; authored onboarding and employee retention focus papers; wrote human capital reports for client engagements and proposals, contributing to significant revenue; GBP site attracted thousands of monthly visitors and supported client wins.

Content Developer, Global Best Practices (GBP) at Arthur Andersen

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001

Compiled and wrote business insights for globalbestpractices; assessed HR/talent management trends; collaborated with partners and directors to reflect the firm’s point of view; contributed to client insights and proposals.

Editor at AIA Chicago (American Institute of Architects)

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

Editor for architectural publications; edited content to inform and engage professional audiences.

Senior Editor at Healthcare Financial Management

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998

Senior editor editing healthcare financial management publications and materials.

Publications Coordinator at Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB)

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997

Coordinated publications and contributed to research communications and dissemination.

Senior Editor at Inland Architect

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995

Senior editor responsible for editorial content in Inland Architect magazine.