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NeilCobb

Neil Cobb, APMP Fellow (Class of 2006)

Retired

Bio

Neil Cobb was the executive director of the AT&T Knowledge and Proposal Management Center from 2000 to 2013. He has more than 25 years of experience in commercial proposal development and management. After retiring from AT&T, Neil was a continuing lecturer at the University of North Texas Department of Technical Communication. He continues to work to improve the visibility of our profession in the academy, having worked with UNT to create a certificate in proposal writing for the Technical Communication Masters program. Neil holds six U.S. patents for his content authoring and repurposing methods and systems and is the co-author of "Writing Business Bids and Proposals for Dummies" (John Wiley and Sons, LTD, 2016). He is now fully retired, living with his wife Rebecca in Plano, Texas.

What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?

Being an APMP Fellow means that I brought value to the profession and the association and that my peers recognized my work as exemplary.

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

Implementing, administering, and activating Idea Markets at several conferences, which offered opportunities for proposal professionals to brainstorm ways to solve problems they face every day on the job.

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

Use APMP's rich resources of knowledge and people to master our profession. Share what you learn with others. Be a champion for the profession within your business by bringing insight, value, and innovation to your role every day.

Anything else you would like to share?

APMP membership will help make you more successful. The network you'll build, the skills you'll hone, and the evolution you'll undergo will make you a valuable member of any business venture.

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 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.
AnthonyRossi
Anthony Rossi, CF 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
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
Without APMP, I would not have the tools or knowledge of the industry to have the career I have today and the success I have experienced.
Liz Megli
Liz Megli, CF APMP
APMP has been instrumental in my success and has given me a framework in which to coach and mentor the bid and proposal stars of the future.
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Ceri Mescall, CPP APMP
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
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
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