Tara Ohanley

Background

About Tara Ohanley

Versatile technical writer and editor with strengths in research/data gathering, strategy development, information synthesis and communication, and creating unique value propositions that resonate with a variety of audiences and stakeholders. Experience delivering large, customized, compliant multi-volume proposals to the federal and state/local governments, including specific experience supporting market survey development (sources soughts, RFIs, SOQs, white papers, etc.). Have managed all phases of the deliverable development process from assignment to submission for clients in a wide variety of industries (e.g, biological and medical science, energy, academic research psychology). Adept at developing narrative and other deliverable responses based on interviews with subject matter experts, contract staff, and existing documentation. Strengths in systems and design thinking as well as written and verbal communication. Graduate training in quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods. Strong organizational skills with experience establishing and maintaining tracking systems, archiving standards, and boilerplate response files for solicitations and project status documentation. Ability to analyze compliance-driven/technical documentation to determine customer requirements and to understand complex customer issues within industries as diverse as civil engineering/heavy construction, radiology, immunology, and renewable energy integration into islander microgrids Other qualifications include- Proactive thinker/action taker/problem solver - Able to find creative solutions while maintaining close attention to detail and confidentiality - Continually seek out challenges and opportunities to grow - Work well under pressure and in ambiguous circumstances - Thrive in both startup and mature work environments - Strong document design and formatting skills - Advanced/expert proficiency with MS Word; intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel, MS Project, Adobe InDesign, and related software - Experienced with remote work tools, collaboration software, and asynchronous working environments - Independently motivated with a strong work ethic and high personal performance standards - Highly responsive, collaborative, responsible, trustworthy and team-oriented in all settings and environments - Flexible and willing to change approaches, as necessary, to complete projects to the highest standards