1. Mebane, NC
Phone: 919-810-2869
Email: tatum427@Gmail.ComAmy Tatum
A professional with 15 years of experience in fast-paced, upper level corporate administrative functions at
a large research institute, excellent organizational and communication skills, who consistently handles
concurrent demands with tact and efficiency. A collaborator who is proficient in database operations,
having a background in Salesforce and Deltek Costpoint systems, as well as company-specific systems.
Instrumental in maintaining system for tracking proposals for new work at one of the nation’s largest
research institutes.
Core Competencies
 Task Management and Project Organization
 Time and Detail Oriented
 Team Collaborator and an Independent Task Worker
 Key Systems and Technology Utilization
 Superior Interpersonal skills and Active Problem Solver
ProfessionalExperience
2002 to 2016 RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC.
Proposal Operations Specialist 2 (2014 to 2016)
Served as Salesforce liaison between Information Technology Services and
research staff in the operation, data accuracy, and troubleshooting of the system;
prepared bid packet and related reports for weekly bid board meeting; also
attended weekly bid board meeting to note and enter updates to Salesforce data;
timely distribution of requests for proposals (RFP) documents and related
communications for department; setup of Deltek Costpoint records to facilitate
the availability of charge codes for time collection; served as backup to other
team members.
Administrative Assistant 2 (2009 to 2014)
Daily maintenance of Corporate Online Proposal System (COPS) to include
review of data entered by research staff for accuracy, assisting with data entry,
and instructing on how to use the system, troubleshooting, and testing system
upgrades before implementation; prepared bid packet and related reports for
weekly bid board meeting; entered and disseminated assignments following bid
meeting; distributed requests for proposals (RFPs) and related communications

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for department; served as backup for tracking/distribution of RFPs to all of RTI;
creation and processing of bid decision memorandums; served as backup for
preparation of weekly Business Development Council packet.
Administrative Assistant 1 (2007 to 2009)
Maintained proposal database; prepared weekly bid packet and related reports;
entered and disseminated assignments following bid meeting, processed and
distributed all requests for proposals (RFPs) and related communications for
department; served as backup for tracking/distribution of RFPs to all of RTI;
created and processed bid decision memorandums; assisted in the
implementation/rollout of the Corporate Online Proposal System (COPS).
Administrative Assistant (2006 to 2007)
Served as a database assistant supporting two departments in the bid decision
process; processed and distributed requests for proposals (RFPs) and related
communications; created and processed bid decision memorandums; served as
backup for preparation of bid packet and related reports for weekly bid board
meetings; entered and disseminated assignments following bid meeting;
scheduled and organized meetings to include the setup of video conferencing;
coordinated office moves and related activities.
Research Clerk 2 (2004 to 2006)
Responsibilities included handling and distribution of all RFPs and related
communications; creation and processing of bid decision memorandums; serving
as backup for preparation of bid packet and related reports; entering and
disseminating assignments following bid meeting; scheduling and organizing
meetings; setting up video conferencing capabilities for meetings; coordination
of office moves, and related activities.
Research Clerk 1 (2000 to 2004)
Responsibilities included filing, copying; manual distribution of requests for
proposals (RFP); courier services; mailing proposal-related and time-sensitive
documents; facilities logistics and office move execution.

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Honors and Awards
RTI Spot Award (2013)—Awarded for role in assisting with the data migration from the
Corporate Online Proposal System (COPS) to Salesforce
President’s Award (2007)—Presidential recognition and reward for significant contributions to
RTI's strategic goals that normally have a financial impact on RTI’s success.
RTI Spot Award (2004)—Awarded for taking on the duties of the department’s Administrative
Assistant during her 5-week vacation.
SpecialCourses
Outlook 98 for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 Intermediate, Productivity Point International
Word 97 for Windows 95/NT 4.0 Introduction, Productivity Point International
Management Skills for the Administrative Professional, TLC’s 2004 Annual Briefing for
Administrative Professionals
Adobe Acrobat,RTI International
Management Skills for Secretaries,Administrative Assistants,and Support Staff:
An Advanced Seminar
Fred Pryor Seminars
ComputerSkills
Salesforce
Deltek Costpoint
GSA e-buy
GovWin
Grants.gov
FedBizOpps.gov
Microsoft Office Professional including but not limited to:
Microsoft Access,Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Lync, Microsoft Publisher,
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Adobe Acrobat Professional
Education
Associates Degree,Strayer University, (Pending)

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Cosmetologist License, Vance Granville Community College, Creedmoor, NC
High School Diploma, Riverside High School, Durham, NC