Tame the Tools: InDesign for RFQ Workflows  

Oftentimes, A/E/C marketers enter the industry at breakneck speed with no time to learn the ins and outs of InDesign when RFQ deadlines are looming. This training, geared specifically for the A/E/C marketer, will explore InDesign’s powerful tools for accelerating and advancing your proposal workflow. Through step-by-step tutorials, you’ll learn best practices on how to harness the power of InDesign and have your document do the hard work for you. This course is perfect for those starting out with InDesign or seasoned InDesign users looking for new ways to hone their skills.

Key takeaways:
Design (and Save) Your Custom Workspace
Set up and save a workspace that fits your flow — no more digging for panels, resetting defaults, or losing your setup after an update.

Heading Hierarchy That Actually Works
Use a smart, scalable structure for headings that brings clarity to long documents — and makes updating styles a breeze.

Create a Self-Formatting Resume (Yes, Really)
Build a resume template using styles and master pages so that adding subconsultant resumes is a speed run, not a slog.

Set Up an Automated Table of Contents
Generate a TOC from scratch that updates itself — no manual edits, no formatting chaos, just clean, clickable structure.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:

Audra Allen
President & Co-Founder
Emerald Fox Marketing & Consulting
Audra Allen is the co-founder of Emerald Fox Marketing & Consulting, a firm specializing in marketing for the AEC industry. With a background in design and professional services marketing, she combines technical expertise with creative strategy to help firms reach their full potential. An Adobe Certified Professional, Audra regularly leads InDesign workshops for marketing teams and industry organizations, blending technical instruction with real-world application to help marketers streamline their workflow and elevate their proposals.

Beyond her role at Emerald Fox, Audra has been deeply involved with the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), including serving as President of the San Antonio chapter (2019-2020). Her approach centers on leveraging a firm’s strengths through thoughtful planning, purposeful design, and consistent execution.

Please RSVP by 6/10 by 5 PM. No fault cancellation 48 hours in advance to [email protected]. A Zoom link will be emailed immediately after your rsvp is processed.