Tag: Designation

Andreia Magarinhos, CCE, senior regional credit manager at Ferguson Enterprises LLC (Chantilly, VA), said that earning her Certified Credit Executive (CCE) was an important goal in her professional growth. “It has always been important to me that I lead by example, and I often speak to my team and peers on the importance of continuous self-development.” 

Earning one of NACM’s professional designations reflects not only a commitment to mastering the technical skills needed to thrive in the credit industry, but also a dedication to exhibiting best practices in an industry that is ever changing. For Whitney Styer, CCRA, assistant credit manager at Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, (Collierville, TN), earning her Credit Business Fellow (CBF) designation helped deepen her understanding of credit.  

For those new to the B2B credit industry, earning one of NACM’s professional designations can be a big step. For Rachel Homer, credit assistant at Hajoca Corporation (Salt Lake City, UT), earning her Credit Business Associate designation helped her transition into the credit profession.  

Credit management is a dynamic profession, evolving to fit each unique business and industry. Given the vastness of the credit industry, it can be hard to stand out among your fellow credit managers. NACM’s Professional Certification Program allows credit professionals to hone their skills and obtain designations that distinguish them from their peers while aiding their career advancement.  

Earning your credit business associate (CBA) designation takes dedication, with many dividing time between work, family and coursework in order to take this big step in their career development. Maria Nicholson, CBA, assistant market credit manager at Ferguson Enterprises LLC, (Newport News, VA), earned her CBA designation on a journey she found “intense but very gratifying.”  

A professional certification from NACM can aid credit professionals as they familiarize themselves with this dynamic industry and hone the skills needed to thrive and advance in their field. By earning his Credit Business Associate (CBA), Yaseen Owen, CBA, credit analyst at J.R. Simplot Company (College Station, TX), has begun immersing himself in the credit world after transitioning over from a different part of the field.  

Earning FCIB’s Certified International Credit Professional (CICP) designation is a testament to the hard work and discipline it takes credit professionals to further their understanding of global credit.