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Queenesther Bonsu

@queenestherbonsu

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Marketing Specialist and Bid Coordinator with a decade of experience.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and strategic thinking, with opportunities for growth and collaboration in a dynamic team environment.

I am a Marketing Specialist and Bid Coordinator with ten years of experience in International Business Administration, Digital Platforms, and Marketing Communications. As a Forbes 30 Under 30 alumni, I have been recognized among Africa’s top innovators and game changers. My career has been marked by a detail-oriented approach, teamwork, and a drive for excellence.

Throughout my career, I have successfully liaised with significant global clients, including the United Nations Development Programme and various international government agencies. I have applied strategic marketing tools to secure high-profile projects, achieving impressive proposal win rates. My expertise in CRM systems and reporting has enabled me to support executive leadership teams effectively, ensuring that opportunities are tracked and managed efficiently.

In addition to my marketing and bid coordination skills, I have a strong background in enhancing brand visibility through social media and PR efforts. I have led award-winning projects and contributed to the success of various marketing initiatives. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive impactful results in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Bid Coordinator

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J10 Consultancy

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years)

Coordinated incoming and outgoing client requests for proposals, quotations, and tender instructions, ensuring all specific bid requirements were met. Sourced and collated input from internal teams to furnish compliant documentation and tracked submission deadlines.

Proposal Management Microsoft Office SharePoint)Recruitment SharePoint

Bid Coordinator

RA International

Jan 2023 - May 2023 (4 months)

Proposal Management Microsoft Office SharePoint)Recruitment SharePoint

Marketing Coordinator

Arcadis

Jun 2018 - Aug 2022 (4 years 2 months)

Coordinated with directors on overall pursuit processes, ensuring marketing proposal requirements were accurate, well-written, and graphically adequate. Managed CRM systems (Microsoft Office Dynamics 365, Deltek Vision) and issued weekly leads and opportunity reports to executive leadership.

Marketing Coordination CRM Administration Social Media Marketing Proposal Writing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Deltek Vision Ariba

Marketing and Administrative Assistant

10 Design

Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 (2 years 5 months)

Assisted marketing partners and executive managers in preparing, packaging, and delivering successful competitive bids to clients. Managed CRM data entry, organized marketing collateral, and maintained administration records via Salesforce and Microsoft Excel.

Marketing Assistant Business Development CRM Administration Executive Assistant Office Management Salesforce Microsoft Excel

Junior Supervisor and Sales Representative

The Tea Merchant

Oct 2013 - Jun 2014 (8 months)

Managed customer relationships to sustain long-term client loyalty and increase store revenue. Implemented visual merchandising techniques and retail promotion strategies to attract customers and boost sales.

Relationship Management Visual Merchandising Sales Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

United States International University

Bachelor of Science, International Business Administration

2013 - 2016

Studied International Business Administration (IBA) at the United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya. Gained comprehensive knowledge in various aspects of international business.