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SamanthaEnslen

Samantha Enslen, CP APMP Fellow (Class of 2020)

President
Dragonfly Editorial



Bio

Samantha runs Dragonfly Editorial, a creative agency based in Dayton, Ohio, with customers around the world. Dragonfly’s writers are known for explaining complex topics clearly, whether they’re writing proposals, marketing communications, or thought leadership pieces. Her team works with customers in finance, IT, healthcare, engineering, and beyond. 

Sam is the former editorial manager at CSC and former contributing editor to The Editorial Eye. She spent eight years on the board of ACES: The Society for Editing and was managing editor of Tracking Changes, the society’s quarterly journal. Sam has received multiple awards for her writing and, in 2020, was named a Fellow of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals. She is also a writer for the Grammar Girl podcast. 

At home, Sam has three children, a menagerie of dogs and cats, and a full bookshelf. Her husband, Greg, is a fiction writer who pens the Frank Harper mystery series, set in a fictional Ohio town much like the one they live in.

What does being an APMP Fellow mean to you?

Being a Fellow means you care. You've given back. You've shared your knowledge because you want all your colleagues to know the good stuff that can help them succeed.

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

One of my best memories will always be the warm reception I got at the very first APMP conference. As a new member and new exhibitor, it meant a lot to me. And it made me want to come back.

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

There's so much to learn. Be curious. Ask questions. Rack up those webinars and conferences. Every single one offers you an opportunity to get better, become a stronger contributor, and move your career forward.

 

The Executive Summaries Micro-Certification exam was easy to follow and clear in what was required. I found the learning materials to be very informative, and they will be a great tool to use while in the exam and for future executive summary tasks.
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Sarah Chapman, CP ES-M 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Acquiring this micro-certification allows me to expand my aperture regarding the collaboration between capture and proposal management to develop more robust, customer-centric Executive Summaries for future pursuits. It allows me to advance my skill set, evolve my knowledge, and reflect my commitment to continuous learning.
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Stephen Yuter, 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