Sheri Salvador — Mentor profile, Title: Marketing Proposal Manager, Company: Bowers + Kubota Consulting, Industry: Marketing | Engineering | A/E/C Design Consultant, Mentor Type: Albers

Background

Job Description

Responsible for leading the development, coordination, and submission of compelling marketing proposals that support the organization's business growth and client objectives. Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, working under tight deadlines, and adapting content to suit diverse client needs. Collaborates closely with subject matter experts to ensure proposals are tailored, persuasive, and align with the company's brand and strategic goals. Works closely with Director of Marketing on department deliverables and initiatives, serves as second in command of 6-person Marketing department.

Company Description

Bowers + Kubota Consulting (B+K) is a full-service architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and project/program management firm that has been servicing the islands for more than forty years. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work both nationally and in Hawai'i, B+K is dedicated to delivering successful projects of superior quality to our clients through teamwork and integrity. d our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Employment History

Experienced Marketing Communications Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, financial services and hospital & health care industries. Skilled in Budgeting, Event Planning, Customer Service, Loan Product Marketing, Strategic Planning and more.

Bowers + Kubota Consulting - Marketing Proposal Manager (Jul 2026 - Present)
Coffman Engineers - Senior Marketing Manager (May 2024 - July 2026)
Haley & Aldrich - Business Development Specialist (March 2020 - May 2024)
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific - Communications & Marketing Manager (Feb 2015 - March 2020)
Finance Factors - variety of roles (Dec 2004 - February 2015)
The Queen's Medical Center (July 2003 - December 2004)
Anchor QEA - Project/Marketing Assistant (June 2002 - February 2003)
Hart Crowser - Project and Marketing Assistant (June 1998 - June 2002)

Education

Seattle University, Albers School of Business | Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing & Quality Operations

No civic involvement entered

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

As an SU alumnus, I look forward to working with the future leaders of the business world providing them with real world experience but thoughtfully listening to what their needs are to support them on their own personal journey.

I am passionate about connecting like-minded people based on their goals and aspirations.  I hope our time together will help students gain and increased sense of self.

As a mentor, I can support students in the following: 
- Career exploration, matching interests and talents with professions and industries
- Student transition from college to first professional role
- Building technical or subject matter expertise (hard skills)
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Expanding a network, building connection, navigating an organization
- Career Pivot - transition to new role, career, and industry

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

I am based out of Hawaii, so meeting will be 100% virtual. 

Additional Information

I am active in Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and can introduce marketing students to the benefits and network opportunities of the society.