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SuzanneEassom

Suzanne Eassom, CF APMP Fellow (Class of 2008)

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Bio

Suzanne is a 25-year+ APMP member, an APMP Fellow, and APMP Compatriot. She is affiliated with the APMP-Western Chapter. She served as an APMP Board of Directors member for many years, as well as Director of Marketing and Communications and CEO-Elect (2007) and Director of Membership, simultaneously, for over five years. For several years, Suzanne also directed the APMP International Conference & Exhibits planning, registration, and coordination. She was in the first class of APMP members in the United States to achieve APMP Certification. Suzanne has lectured at annual conferences, and co-presented with Wordman (aka Dick Eassom, CF APMP Fellow - Past APMP CEO, and current California-APMP Chapter Chair) as Acrobat Girl. Suzanne is published in The APMP Journal of Proposal Management.

When Suzanne was Director of Marketing, she overhauled the APMP.org website to provide valuable archives of APMP publications to members, communication channels for news and events, online gateways for APMP local-area chapters worldwide, and improved membership and conference growth and processes.

Her efforts have given APMP higher visibility for professional alliances, corporate sponsors, members, and professional resources.

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

It is difficult, and perhaps reductive, to single out one event as the best. All of them have had their priceless moments and value to the profession. Perhaps seeing the overflowing breakout rooms for those offering their expertise and wisdom to newer professionals.

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

Every opportunity is different, so don't mindlessly shoehorn even the best process stubbornly into each of them. Get to know your clients, and if you have the capability and readiness to meet their needs and requirements, you can win.

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
Achieving the Executive Summaries micro-certification will support me in persuading Sales to create a better Executive Summary.
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Gerald Stein, CF ES-M APMP
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 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
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
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
For the first time since I started my career, I felt like I was not alone in my struggles to meet deadlines, wrangle SMEs, and answer impossible questions. I’m grateful to have this community to share our wisdom and experiences.
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Anthony Rossi, CF 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
As a sales coach, the executive summary is vital for capturing and proposing management activities. This is an excellent addition to our members' professional standing, and I look forward to many more micro certifications.
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Suzanne Shields, CPP ES-M APMP
APMP has provided an incredible platform for seasoned individuals from the Proposal and Bid Management profession and young professionals who want to start their careers in this field.
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Mayura Ravishankar, Proposal Associate