Georgia Chattahoochee Chapter of the APMP

Kathleen McCollum
Program Co-Chair
Atlanta, GA

APMP Question:  How long have you been a proposal manager/specialist/
writer?

Kathleen: 12 years

APMP Question:  How did you become involved with proposals?

Kathleen: I had a recruiting company contact me about a desktop publishing position and away I went.

APMP Question:  Do you work in a “corporate office” or “home office” environment? 

Kathleen: I have the flexibility to work in a corporate office and at home.

APMP Question:  What do you like best about working in your current environment? 

Kathleen: The different clients, personalities, and the knowledge, you’re always learning something new.

APMP Question:  What do you like least?

Kathleen: Two-day deadlines

APMP Question:  What do you feel is the most challenging aspect of your job?

Kathleen: Stress and burnout

APMP Question:  What shortcuts or helpful best practices about working with proposal teams could you share?

Kathleen: Utilizing templates, product info, and having readily available content.

APMP Question:  Why did you join APMP?

Kathleen: To learn more about the proposal industry and standards.

APMP Question:  What is your method for successfully working with your proposal teams?

Kathleen: Communication, communication, I cannot say it enough.

APMP Question:  Which type of proposals do you do most? Commercial, government or other?

Kathleen: Commercial