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Jeannette Waldie, CPP APMP Fellow
(Class of 2016)

Proposal Consultant & Business Coach


Bio

For over 30 years, Jeannette has worked in almost every facet of business development, from capture planning to proposal strategy to writing, desktop publishing, and production. Winning projects range from a major P3 highway project, helping a small business win a Million Dollar Contract with a major international airport, or helping a major economic justice organization win a federal grant.

With her diverse experience in developing proposals for a wide range of industries, Jeannette loves teaching effective project and proposal management techniques to proposal professionals at all levels. She also coaches proposal professionals in career development, team building, and communications.

In her free time, Jeannette writes songs, sings in public occasionally, and is learning the piano.

What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?

Being named an APMP Fellow shows that expertise and influence don't have to relate to being an executive for a big company. I hope that my example shows that each of us can make a difference in our profession!

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

Best memory?? There are too many to count! I think my favorite memory is my first one from attending my first conference in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. I was proud of APMP supporting the City and was heartbroken at the devastation. The conference also had a huge impact on me as I realized that I "was not alone" and that I could make a career out of this profession that found me.

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

Take every opportunity to grow your knowledge of business development. Ask questions! Read! Learn from others outside of your company.

 

The time was a good investment, and I expect to reap benefits now and in the future!
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Kelly Erickson, CF APMP
APMP certification is the gold standard for the industry. For me, accreditation is formal recognition of my commitment to the profession, as well as an avenue for improving my performance and bid outcomes by training in APMP principles.
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Ailsa Tuck, CP APMP
With this micro-certification and digital badge, I signal to my bid team and stakeholders that I am familiar with this topic. They can use me as their contact and "sparring partner," independent of RFPs.
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Norbert Thiemermann, CPP ES-M 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
I never want to be complacent in my career, so it has been beneficial to have this group of peers who are going through similar trials and tribulations in the proposal world on a day-to-day basis.
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Jill Zander, CF APMP
Being a part of APMP, I get access to the knowledge and experience of great leaders and mentors from the community. I have learned a great deal from the webinars and conferences I attended on diverse topics from career progression in Proposal Management, trends (such as automation) in PreSales to achieving work-life balance, and handling burn-outs – all real-life experiences.
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Shubhada Kulkarni, 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.
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Karthik Koutharapu, CP 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
This topic, Executive Summaries, is way underrated. The Executive Summary is the most eye-catching document, which almost everyone on the customer side reads. Yet, in most bid teams, we don’t dedicate the attention it deserves. I want to learn about something I can immediately put into practice at my workplace, which provides a “quick win” to the team and is a long-term benefit for the company.
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Dénes Máthé, CF ES-M 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