Madeleine du Preez

MADELEINE DU PREEZ Email:- Freelance Bid Writer Contact No: - PROFILE Before starting as a Freelance Bid Writer, Madeleine had 8 years combined experience in the Resources Industry. In these 8 years she gained invaluable administrative experience, including a strong understanding of the needs within the Supply Chain Department where she worked as a Procurement Officer for a period of 5 years. In 2012, Madeleine joined Bidbuddy, an Australian firm assisting companies across various industries in submitting winning proposals and tenders. Initially responsible for research, backend support, and assistance with document collation, as well as formatting and proof-reading of tender documents, she currently performs the role of Principal Tender Manager, managing the day to day client experience. Apart from the experience gained through Bidbuddy, Madeleine also provides tender writing assistance to various private clients in Australia and the UK. Madeleine works effectively with everyone across different hierarchical business levels and maintains strong working relationships with clients and colleagues alike. An analytical thinker with an unfailing commitment to excellent quality and constant improvement, she ensures tasks are completed and delivered on time, within budget. EDUCATION University of South Africa Advanced Program in Strategic Sourcing and Supply Management (2010) University of South Africa Program in Purchasing and Supply Management (2009) Learnfast MS Word Intermediate (2012) Learnfast CoralDRAW X5 Advanced (2011) Northam Platinum Ltd Purchasing Management (2008) Commerce Edge Contract Management (2008) COURSES MEMBERSHIPS Association of Proposal Management Professionals (Membership no-) Private & Confidential Page 1 MADELEINE DU PREEZ Email:- Freelance Bid Writer Contact No: - RELEVANT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Years of industry experience: Supply Chain - 7 years. Freelance Bid Writing – 5 years • • • • • • Tender Response drafting Bid Library compilation Tender Evaluation Review and analyse Purchase Requisitions Preparing bid specifications Write and distribute RFT’s, analyse bids, quotes and proposals • • • • • • • Office 365 Adobe X Professional E-Procurement SSA Worktop (BAAN) CoralDRAW X5 Photoshop CC Adobe Illustrator CS6 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY June 2012 Current Freelance Bid Writer Self Employed June 2012 Current Principal Tender Manager Bidbuddy, Western Australia 2012 Office Manager Techno Print, South Africa - Procurement Officer Northam Platinum Ltd, South Africa - Engineering Administrative Assistant Northam Platinum Ltd, South Africa - Technical Drawing Tracer Northam Platinum Ltd, South Africa http://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/_~012b6cb1163cf1b627/ www.bidbuddy.net.au CLIENT FEEDBACK Private & Confidential Page 2 MADELEINE DU PREEZ Email:- Freelance Bid Writer Private & Confidential Contact No: - Page 3