Aaron Tilton
Hitachi Energy
Forest
12
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with demonstrated ability to craft compelling proposals and drive successful project outcomes. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance in fast-paced environments. Skilled in persuasive writing, project management, and strategic planning. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and meeting tight deadlines.
Work History
Proposal Specialist
2 Years 2 Months- Led proposal development for complex energy solutions, aligning bid content with customer requirements and commercial strategy.
- Coordinated cross-functional inputs from engineering, sales, legal, and operations to produce accurate tender submissions.
- Reviewed RFQs, RFPs, and specifications to identify risks, clarify scope, and shape compliant proposal responses.
- Drafted compelling technical and commercial narratives using standardized templates, pricing inputs, and approval workflows.
- Managed proposal schedules and document control to ensure timely submission of complete bid packages.
- Maintained CRM and proposal records, supporting visibility into bid status, approvals, and customer follow-up actions.
- Improved proposal quality by standardizing review processes, reducing errors, and strengthening consistency across submissions.
- Effectively prioritized tasks under tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional project management skills throughout each stage of the proposal lifecycle.
- Worked remotely from home.
Project Manger – I-Estimator
7 Months- Processed and analyzed incoming RFQs and POs to ensure timely project initiation.
- Read and analyzed electrical drawings to clarify project scope and requirements.
- Provided detailed descriptions of terms of service and pricing to facilitate client understanding.
- Worked remotely from home
Proposals Lead
6 Years- Reviewed and analyzed customer contract terms; identified conflicts with company terms; reconciled contract terms in final proposal to ensure compliance and alignment.
- Provide accurate description of terms of service and pricing.
- Implement changes and improvements to department procedures and processes.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to enhance quality and accuracy of finished proposals, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Trained new employees, managed trainee workload and submittal schedule, and reviewed proposals from trainees and lower-level analysts to maintain submission standards.
- Write and manage department process documents.
Shift Manager
3 Years 5 Months- Ensured efficient store operations through strict adherence to procedures.
- Proposed and implemented store improvements and new policies to enhance overall performance.
- Supervised shift operations, ensuring fast service, food safety, and accurate cash handling.
- Trained team members on Chick-fil-A service standards, order accuracy, and point-of-sale procedures.
- Coordinated opening and closing tasks, maintaining readiness, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Skills
Proposal development
Bid management
Pricing analysis
Document control
Compliance monitoring
Deadline management
Cross-functional coordination
Operational effectiveness
Collaborative teamwork
Attention to detail
Problem-solving
Microsoft office
Timeline
Proposal Specialist
Hitachi Energy
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Project Manger – I-Estimator
RESA Power
01.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Proposals Lead
Delta Star, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2024Read More
Shift Manager
Chick-fil-A
08.2014 - 01.2018Read More
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science from Political Science
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