1. RACHEL REITEMEIER
2319 N. Sourthport Avenue• Chicago, IL • 60614
(630) 596–6890 • Rachel.Reitemeier@gmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Energetic and detail-oriented professional seeking a position that will provide a challenging opportunity for professional growth. In depth experience
in Marketing, Project Management and Client Service with a strong ability to multi-task, set priorities, work in a team environment, and achieve
results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SIM Partners, Chicago, IL September 2015 - Current
Proposal Writer
• Manages the proposal process for all RFP’s
• Assists with the creating & editing of collateral for presentations to clients
• Manages the RFP Repository for any re-usable information
• Created the proposal checklist for future RFP’s
Huron Consulting Group, Chicago, IL December 2012 – June 2015
Sales Excellence Associate
• Managed the entire development process for over 350 Request for Proposal’s (RFPs) and client presentations for the Higher Education &
Life Science practice, as well as the newly acquired Public Sector and Analytics practices, as well as additional projects listed below.
• Special projects include: Re-vamp of internal Corporate Marketing Site, development of internal request form to streamline processes to a
more productive sales cycle, created an internal client satisfaction survey to assess teams’ performance, and assisted in the development
of new templates to remain consistent with Huron branding.
• Performs searches for potential opportunities with new clients, as well as performing initial vetting of those prospects.
Sales Excellence Analyst
• Assisted project associates with the development of multiple RFP responses, while also ensuring timely submission all requirements of
proposals.
• Responsible for cross-checking every detail for all administrative requirements for each RFP.
• Managed the proposal library resource for the practice, including the design and implementation of this tool.
William Blair & Company, Chicago, IL June 2011 - August 2012
National Accounts Associate
• Supported in managing platform relationships with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, and UBS resulting in
expanded product offerings and develop new business.
• Managed quarterly request for proposal’s (RFP’s) and questionnaires, while also being responsible for conducting quarterly conference
calls for clients in collaboration with portfolio managers.
• Primary resource to provide competitive analysis of William Blair products using Zephyr and Morningstar.
• Successfully produced and managed multiple marketing events including due diligence meetings and conferences with over 100
attendees.
Marketing and Sales Assistant
• Created marketing collateral and developed competitive and creative sales ideas for distribution team.
Genesis Marketing Group, Hinsdale, IL June 2010- June 2011
Marketing and Sales Assistant
• Produced and composed performance reports for potential and current investment managers using Zephyr and Morningstar software.
• Constructed and edited all marketing materials consistent with branding and image.
• Utilized prospect lists to contact potential investors and/or clients; achieved over a 75% success rate in contacting current prospects and
potential leads.
• Completed and distributed RFP’s for multiple managers
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL August 2006 -May 2010
Bachelor of Science – Marketing
GPA: 3.5/ 4.0
Project Coordinator – Target Competition
• With over 100 teams competing, one of five teams recognized nationally for achieving superior results in creating a marketing strategy
focused on changing demographics.
SKILLS

2. Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Suite, Zephyr Style Advisor, Morningstar Software, Salesforce and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, OneNote).