Who is The Proposal Operations Engineer?
You’re not buying time. You’re investing in professional judgment.
Behind this work is a rare combination of proposal expertise, engineering thinking, and real-world execution. Kristi Weldon brings a unique skill set to your organization:
Thousands of hours designing and managing proposal operations as a CL and CF-APMP certified proposal professional (Association of Proposal Management Professionals)
Deep experience in project management and applied engineering—building award-winning systems that function under pressure, not just in theory
A C-suite-ready, fractional operator with Fortune 100 experience and facilitation training from Deloitte
Formal training in industrial and process engineering from Auburn University’s top-ranked engineering programs, as well as applied experience from a cutting-edge government-industry manufacturing consortium
Startup-tested, software-agnostic perspective—focused on what works, not what’s trendy
The result: Clear, durable systems that reduce chaos, improve performance, and hold up in high-stakes environments.
“Kristi is a phenomenal project manager whose attention to detail elevates every process she touches. Her strong sense of ownership and thoughtful leadership shine through in her collaborative approach to business.”
Software Experience
Loopio (Champion/Admin), including AI
QorusDocs, including QPilot (AI)
Qvidian
RFP Machine (Admin/Implementation)
Wrike (Admin)
Monday (Admin)
Trello
Asana
Microsoft Project
Gantter
ChatGPT/Open AI
Perplexity
Microsoft Copilot
and more…