Gillian D.

About Me I am an experienced business development consultant with a strong background in international development, managing complex projects, proposals, and strategic initiatives. I combine expertise in proposal coordination and stakeholder engagement with skills in editing, formatting, and light graphic design, ensuring your documents and materials are polished, organized, and professional. I help clients present their work clearly, efficiently, and compellingly, saving time and reducing stress. What I Offer I help organizations streamline workflows, organize content, and produce high-quality deliverables. My experience includes managing multi-million-dollar proposals, coordinating multi-author projects, and supporting donor engagement across diverse teams and countries. I ensure complex information is accessible, visually appealing, and aligned with client goals. Services Include: Proposal Coordination: Lead and manage complex proposals, capture planning, and multi-stakeholder projects Business Development Consulting: Donor research, pipeline management, competitive intelligence, and strategic positioning Document Support: Editing, formatting, and light graphic design for reports, proposals, presentations, and multi-author content Stakeholder Engagement: Support communication and relationships with donors, partners, and collaborators Capacity Building & Training: Develop workshops, orientation sessions, and learning materials for teams Process Improvement & Knowledge Management: Streamline document workflows, manage content systems, and track performance metrics Deadline Support: Provide surge support during high-pressure periods to meet critical deliverables Why Work With Me I bring a strategic, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach to every project. I am a native English speaker with full professional proficiency in French, allowing me to support international clients and multi-lingual materials. I pride myself on delivering polished, client-ready documents and proposals that make a professional impression and help you achieve your objectives efficiently. Whether you need proposal support, business development consulting, document management, or light design assistance, I provide a reliable, professional, and flexible partnership to help you succeed.