1. MICHAEL OSMAN
1631 Lillian Rd
Stow, Ohio 44224
(330) 573-5269
mikeosman@live.com
PROPOSAL AND DESIGN EXPERIENCE
COURTVIEW JUSTICE SOLUTIONS INC.
Proposal Coordination, 2011-2016
Analyzed clientRFPs and coordinated proposal responsewith information received from subjectmatter
experts, product manager, software developers, quality assurancetesters and sales staff.Developed response
copy, servicedescriptions and final documentdesigns.Answered technical and functional matrices regarding
software product. Created SharePointlibrary of document templates, responsetrackingmatrix,response
content and replies to common RFP questions.Printed, collated and delivered proposals.
GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS,CHICAGO,ILLINOIS
Proposal Coordination, 1997-2009
Analyzed clientRFPs and coordinated proposal development. Coordinated content submissionsfrom
geographically-diverseproposal teammembers. Developed responsecopy, servicedescriptions and final
document designs.Created library of document templates and replies to common RFP questions.Printed,
collated and delivered proposals.
Graphic Design, 1994-2009
Developed printed and on-screen presentations for clientmeetings. Designed marketing collateral for industry
events, client-facingbrochures,sell sheets,exhibitor manuals,and tradeshow graphics. Customized Microsoft
SharePointproject management sites for sales and creativeservices staff.
ALIVE CENTERS OF AMERICA,AKRON, OHIO
Interactive Multimedia Designer, 1990 to 1993
Performed needs analyses and compiled design briefs based on clientsupplied objectives and content. Wrote
text and audio narratives for interactive(touch screen) trainingprograms.Developed user guides and
documentation for trainingprograms.
WEDGE MUSICMAGAZINE
Publisher, Editor, Distribution, 1986 to 1989
Published a 24-pagetabloid for the contemporary Christian music scene.Responsiblefor magazinelayout, ad
creation and distribution of 10,000 circulation in NortheastOhio and selectnationwide locations.
EDUCATION
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY,KENT, OHIO
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Communication, 2010 - 2011(changed major in 2009,three remainingcourses to
complete)
Previous major in Geology – 1979-1983

2. COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEERISM
STOW COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET
Founder and Co-Manager, June 2011-Present
The market is a Saturday event duringthe summer. I manage vendors, market setup and cook pierogis and
tamales for saleduringmarket hours.
CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
AmeriCorps Summer Associate, June 2010-August 2010
Served under the Ohio State University Extension Office in Stark County. Assisted in the development and
growth of a county-wide community garden network duringthis ten-week assignment.
AmeriCorps VISTA, August 2010 to June 2011
Serving Randolph Township,Ohio in development and growth of their farmer’s market. Expandingvendor base
and increasingmarketattendance through social media marketingand event organizing.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Software: MicrosoftOffice,MicrosoftProject, Adobe Creative Suite, SmartDraw, SharePoint. Social Media:
Facebook, Twitter.
REFERENCES
References are availableupon request.