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JamieSokolow

Jayme Sokolow, APMP Fellow (Class of 2003)

President
The Development Source, LLP




Bio

For three decades through his company, Jayme has helped companies around the country win over $20 billion in GWACS and contracts. He also has published many articles on proposal development and, for over ten years, was Chair of the Editorial Advisory Board of Proposal Management, the official journal of APMP.

In his spare time, Jayme enjoys reading and writing, playing Renaissance and Baroque music, the outdoors, hiking, trekking, and sightseeing around the world.

What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?

Being an APMP Fellow is a great honor because my colleagues are so talented and accomplished.

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

The opportunity to meet so many bright and successful proposal professionals and to learn from them.

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

Argue as if you are absolutely right, and listen as if you are absolutely wrong.

Anything else you would like to share?

Proposal development is an exciting and rewarding field, and I enjoy working with a wide variety of people from around the world.

The Executive Summaries Micro-Certification exam was easy to follow and clear in what was required. I found the learning materials to be very informative, and they will be a great tool to use while in the exam and for future executive summary tasks.
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Sarah Chapman, CP ES-M APMP
APMP Certification is an important milestone in the bid and proposal profession. It helped me upgrade my knowledge and be competitive in the industry. You can achieve your dream career with APMP certifications. Thanks to APMP India.
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Swapnil Patange, CF 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.
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Sonal Bhatnagar, CP APMP, PMP
APMP's techniques on proposal writing are meticulously engineered with real-life examples, and the extensive information available in their Body of Knowledge is a goldmine for bid & proposal professionals.
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Anant Shukla, CF APMP
Acquiring the executive summary micro certification has helped to build my confidence in producing best practice Executive Summaries. I also benefit from the social media badge for my LinkedIn profile and certification to add to my resume. Both of these allow me to verify my Executive Summary capabilities.
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Laura Rispin, CP ES-M APMP
APMP is an organization full of hardworking, enthusiastic professionals who are dedicated to promoting their industry and practicing their craft.
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Heather Finch, CF 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
APMP has changed my professional life, elevating it to a standard that I didn’t know existed. Aside from the professional advantages of being certified as an APMP Professional, it’s the community of members who make it so special.
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Rita Mascia, CPP 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
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.
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Stephen Yuter, ES-M APMP