Cathy Day

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Cathy Day, CAP CPP APMP Fellow (Class of 2008)

Senior Trainer and Consultant
Shipley Ltd.

Bio

Cathy is a Senior Trainer and Consultant at Shipley Ltd in the UK where she has worked for the last 20 years. She delivers Shipley training programs and workshops across industry worldwide. She is passionate about helping individuals be the best that they can be within the business winning lifecycle.

As the developer of APMP's core certifications and retired APMP Chief Examiner, she continues to train and coach members through their journey to become certified and increase their recognition.

At home Cathy is an avid reader, enjoys theatre and film and long walks with the dog whatever the weather!

What's your best memory from attending an APMP event?

Dinner with Charlie Divine, and maybe a dozen others in New Orleans a good few years ago, and hearing the story Charlie told about his old family recipe for chicken bone soup!! It kept those around the table laughing all night, and we still laugh about it. Good friends are my abiding memory of APMP events.

What advice do you have for a proposal professional entering our field?

Today within APMP, there are so many people to take advice from or seek help from. Reach out to your local Chapter or someone you have met or heard of within the APMP to get that advice or help, and an added bonus is that you will make lifelong friends.

Certification has enhanced my worth as a bid professional. It has validated the skills and experience I have and is proof of my bid management qualities and capabilities. It has given me a springboard to develop my career and aim for Professional certification.

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Aynsley Davidson, CP APMP

Achieving certification sends a message to the world that I’m dedicated and accomplished as a proposal manager. I feel proud of earning this title and I encourage others to join our ranks.

Jessica Davis, CF APMP

Acquiring this micro-certification allows me to expand my aperture regarding the collaboration between capture and proposal management to develop more robust, customer-centric Executive Summaries for future pursuits. It allows me to advance my skill set, evolve my knowledge, and reflect my commitment to continuous learning.

Stephen Yuter, ES-M APMP

The time was a good investment, and I expect to reap benefits now and in the future!

Kelly Erickson, CF APMP

APMP has been instrumental in my success and has given me a framework in which to coach and mentor the bid and proposal stars of the future.

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Ceri Mescall, CPP APMP

I would advise new professionals to take advantage of the resources that APMP offers. Not only do you have access to conferences and seminars through your chapter, but the free webinars and the robust network of professionals are great benefits that can help advance one’s career.

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Valerie Kessie, CP APMP

Being an active APMP certified practitioner allowed me to recognize my hidden potential multifold (40u40, BPC Awards, BPC Speaker) and give back to the profession through the APMP community.

Karthik Koutharapu, CP APMP

I love that my high scores in English and grammar from grade school finally paid off! I understand where I fit in professionally with a career that is rewarding on many levels. I owe all of this to APMP!

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Bette Sturino, CP APMP

Receiving Practitioner-level certification boosted my confidence and validated my experiences and professional growth in the bid and proposal industry. The badge is something that I see each day, and it motivates and encourages me to keep networking, learning, and elevating others in our combined professional development goals.

Kim Ruff, CP APMP

You can expand your network by attending the local Chapter webinar and events. They provide an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals locally to create and share consumable content, ideas, tools, and resources.

Sonal Bhatnagar, CP APMP, PMP