Nikki Cushing
About Nikki Cushing
Nikki Cushing serves as the Benefits Technology Impact Manager at The Standard in the Portland, Oregon area, where she has worked since 2010. With a background in Business Administration from Oregon State University, she has demonstrated strong skills in proposal management and collaboration.
Work at The Standard
Nikki Cushing has been employed at The Standard since 2010, serving as the Benefits Technology Impact Manager. In this role, she coordinates with sales teams and subject matter experts to develop bid responses. Her responsibilities include reviewing complex Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to evaluate their complexity and assigning them to Proposal Analysts. This position highlights her strong collaboration and communication skills, essential for effective proposal management.
Career Progression
Nikki Cushing demonstrated rapid career advancement at The Standard. She was promoted to Proposal Analyst I just four months after starting as a Proposal Assistant. This swift progression reflects her capability in managing proposals and her understanding of the intricacies involved in the bidding process.
Education and Expertise
Nikki Cushing studied at Oregon State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration and Management. Her education, completed between 2005 and 2010, provided her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her current role in benefits technology and proposal management.
Previous Experience
Before joining The Standard, Nikki Cushing worked as an Office Manager at Rainbow International for six months in 2010. Additionally, she gained retail experience as a Sales Associate at Victoria's Secret from 2007 to 2009. These roles contributed to her skill set in management and customer service.