Olasunkanmi Abiola Israel
Strategic professional specialising in proposal and grant writing, government contracting, and public-sector procurement. Expertise includes bid management, compliance documentation, and crafting responses to RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs. Strong skills in business writing, research, analysis, and project execution. Focused on delivering market research insights and developing business plans to support informed decision-making.
Work history
Business Plan Writer
5 Years 4 Months- Developed comprehensive business plans for startups, small businesses, and established organisations, addressing specific needs and goals of each client.
- Develop business strategies, marketing plans, operational plans, and growth strategies based on each client's objectives.
- Prepared detailed financial projections to support strategic decision-making, including revenue forecasts, operating expenses, cash-flow projections, profit and loss statements, and break-even analysis.
- Conduct market and industry research to identify target markets, competitors, trends, opportunities, and potential business risks.
- Conduct feasibility studies and business-case assessments to evaluate the viability and potential of new business ideas and projects.
- Translated complex business information into clear, persuasive documents, enhancing understanding for investors, lenders, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Develop pitch decks, business proposals, organisational proposals, and supporting documents for funding and business development purposes.
- Review and edit business documents to improve clarity, consistency, accuracy, and professional presentation.
- Manage multiple client projects and deadlines while maintaining strong communication and attention to detail.
Grant Writer / Proposal Writer
6 Years 6 Months- Develop clear, compelling, and professionally structured grant proposals, business proposals, bid responses, and government contracting documents.
- Crafted clear, persuasive narratives from complex business, technical, and programme information, tailored to engage funders, government agencies, and decision makers.
- Review solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, scopes of work, and submission instructions to ensure proposals are responsive and aligned with client needs.
- Research and identify relevant grant opportunities, government contracts, RFPs, RFQs, and other funding opportunities based on client eligibility, industry, and project objectives.
- Conduct research and gather relevant information to strengthen proposals, including organizational capabilities, project objectives, target beneficiaries, market information, and expected outcomes.
- Edit and proofread proposals and business documents for clarity, accuracy, consistency, professionalism, and compliance with requirements.
- Coordinate proposal information and supporting documentation to help ensure complete and organized submissions before deadlines.
- Guided clients through the proposal submission process, ensuring thorough application preparation, document review, and submission support.
- Develop business plans, feasibility studies, capability statements, pitch decks, and organizational proposals to support funding and business development objectives.
- Managed multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring effective communication, meticulous attention to detail, and adherence to quality standards.
Skills
Education
Bachelor’s Degree (BMLS) - Medical Laboratory Science
Studied Medical Laboratory Science, developing strong research, analytical, documentation, and technical communication skills. Academic training involved reviewing scientific literature, interpreting complex information, preparing structured reports, and presenting findings clearly. These skills have strengthened my ability to conduct detailed research, analyze requirements, and communicate complex information effectively in professional proposals and business documents.
Languages
Affiliations
- Reading
- Travelling
- Football
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed 90+ freelance projects/orders involving grant writing, proposal development, business plans, and related business documentation.
- Developed and submitted grant proposals and funding applications on behalf of clients, including research, eligibility assessment, proposal preparation, and submission support.
- Provided professional RFP, RFQ, bid proposal, and government contracting support for businesses pursuing contract opportunities.
- Developed comprehensive business plans, feasibility studies, capability statements, organizational proposals, and pitch decks for startups, small businesses, and organizations.
- Built a freelance career focused on helping clients transform complex ideas and requirements into clear, structured, and professional proposals and business documents.
- Maintained a strong focus on client satisfaction, research accuracy, proposal quality, deadline management, and professional communication.
Certification
HubSpot Certification: Professional training in business, marketing, communication, and related business development skills.
Udemy Certification Grant Writing: Training in grant research, grant proposal development, funding applications, and proposal preparation.
Professional Training & Experience: Grant writing, proposal development, technical writing, business plan development, RFP/RFQ responses, government contracting support, and funding research.
Professional Expertise
Over 6 years of freelance experience supporting clients with grant writing, proposal development, technical writing, business plans, feasibility studies, RFP/RFQ responses, government contracting support, and funding research. Experienced in conducting detailed research, analyzing requirements, developing compelling narratives, and preparing clear, professional documents while managing multiple projects and deadlines.