Karin Olson Held, Cp Apmp
About Karin Olson Held, Cp Apmp
Karin Olson Held is the Director of Proposal Management at WPS Health Solutions, with over 18 years of experience in proposal management and writing. She has held various roles in organizations such as Noridian Healthcare Solutions and Concordia Language Villages, and she holds a Shipley Business Development Certification.
Current Role at WPS Health Solutions
Karin Olson Held serves as the Director of Proposal Management at WPS Health Solutions. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she oversees the development and delivery of proposals specifically aimed at federal government healthcare customers. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements and managing proposal resources and schedules.
Previous Experience in Proposal Management
Karin Olson Held has extensive experience in proposal management, having worked at Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC in various roles from 2012 to 2022. She began as a Project Supervisor / Proposal Coordinator and later advanced to positions such as Proposal Manager and Senior Proposal Manager. Her tenure at Noridian Healthcare Solutions spanned a total of 9 years, during which she honed her skills in proposal management and business development.
Experience at Concordia Language Villages
Prior to her work at Noridian Healthcare Solutions, Karin Olson Held worked at Concordia Language Villages in multiple capacities from 2005 to 2012. She started as a Development Assistant and later served as Assistant to the Director of Development and Grants Coordinator. Her roles involved supporting development initiatives and managing grants, contributing to her overall expertise in proposal management.
Education and Professional Certification
Karin Olson Held holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English writing and political science from Concordia College, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, she has earned the Shipley Business Development Certification from Shipley Associates, which underscores her commitment to mastering best practices and standards in proposal management.
Skills and Expertise
Karin Olson Held possesses over 18 years of experience in proposal management and writing. She demonstrates mastery in ensuring compliance with RFP requirements and managing proposal resources and schedules. Her expertise is complemented by a passion for delivering solutions that meet the needs and expectations of customers and stakeholders.