Lauren Patton

Marketing Coordinator who digs the AEC industry. Leads kick-off meetings with internal clients, handles formatting, proofreading, and graphics coordination. Coordinates responses for qualifications (RFQs) and responses for proposals (RFPs) for multiple offices (Tennessee and Alabama) as well as the Transportation Business Unit (TBU). NCDOT prequalification level=expert. GDOT, FDOT, other DOT prequals and modification packages as needed. Assists in presentation prep for shortlist presentations. Maintains project descriptions and resumes for staff. Creates custom brochures and slicks as requested while maintaining brand standards. Currently diving into Illustrator and growing that skillset to create graphics that speak louder than lists. Past experience in higher education corporate communications and event planning, especially weddings and events in higher education. Specialties: proposal development, Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign), proposal production, print production, social media development (using Sprout), press releases, copy editing, AP Style, branding, event planning, newsletter publication.