A mentor to small businesses in all types of industries, seeking a Prime Contractor in need of a personable and experienced manager or contractor for its small business program. Extensive track record in assisting small businesses to understand how to do business with, and win contracts from local, state and federal government agencies and their prime contractors. A client says: "Thank you for . . . your patience, guidance and support. Your kindness and extensive knowledge of government procurement builds confidence and trust in your clients, setting you apart from the rest."

Highlights:

Companies I like:

Illumina, any university or college, anything with animals

• writer fundraiser grants writer marketing government contracting
• small business outreach
• small business certifications
• business diversity
• supplier diversity
• small business subcontracting
• rfp response writer
• federal procurement
• state procurement
• local government procurement
• public outreach
• public information
• workshop trainer
• classroom trainer
• public education

Created and managed a Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) to assist small businesses seeking government contracts. More than $250,000 in sales reported by clients receiving these services in 2007. As a private consultant, provide marketing and proposal writing services to small businesses not in the PTAC service area.