Georgia Chattahoochee Chapter of the APMP

Serena L. Myers

Senior Proposal Specialist
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Duluth, GA

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

Serena:  Eight years

APMP Question.
How did you become involved
 with proposals?

Serena:  I initially started in marketing for a small engineering consulting firm providing marketing management and writing marketing materials.  Then I slowly began to transition into proposal development and writing over time.

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

Serena:  Corporate Office

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

Serena:  I like the team environment in working to develop a winning proposal.  Whether I am working together with the subject matter expert or program manager, it feels good that we are united for a winning goal.

APMP Question.
What do you like least?

Serena:  When original deadlines are not met as well as extended deadlines.

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

Serena:  When assigned sections are not completed on time thereby reducing the time I have to work on finalizing the document leading me to work extra late hours to complete.

APMP Question.
When did you join APMP?

Serena:  August 31, 2011

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

Serena:  Communicate needs and instructions in a clear, concise, and respectful manner and let each team member know how important their role is in the proposal process and show appreciation for it!

APMP Question.
Which type of proposals do you do most? Commercial or government?

Serena:  Government