Tag: Education

Having spent just two years in the credit field, Melinda Parrish, CBA, credit manager at Archer Daniels Midland Company (Decatur, IL), earned her Credit Business Associate (CBA) to increase her knowledge in the credit world. “I figured if I was going to take classes, I might as well be working towards a certification at the same time,” she said. 

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.” 

On today’s episode of Extra Credit…Year-end slowed or delayed payments have become common practice for businesses. Mastering strategies to handle these slow payers will keep cash flowing and risk at bay as you close out the year. Here’s your survival guide to tackling year-end collections so you can ward off any cash flow scares.

One of the most important yet sometimes scary aspects of B2B credit management is business and credit law. Petrifying scenarios, like major clients filing for bankruptcy, can leave even the most seasoned credit professionals frozen in terror. By earning the Certified Business Fellow (CBF) designation through NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, credit professionals can stand fearless in the face of business and credit law. 

NACM’s annual Credit Congress & Exposition is a chance for credit professionals from across the nation to grow their network, stay current on the latest industry trends and connect with others in their field. The various educational sessions and forums provide invaluable knowledge for long-term professional and personal growth.  

“I want to show that I am dedicated to my job and that I have plans to continue developing and growing as a professional in the credit industry,” said Cristal Gonzalez, CBF, credit analyst at Mueller, Inc. (Ballinger, TX).

🎙️On today’s episode of Extra Credit…When you’re at work, it feels like there is nothing scarier than getting called into the boss’s office. Whether it’s a performance review or notes on a recent project, getting feedback can be tough. For many supervisors, it’s just as hard to give this feedback as it is for employees to receive.

NACM’s annual Credit Congress & Exposition gathers credit professionals far and wide across the nation for networking, educational seminars and forums with information about the latest changes in the credit world. It’s more than just a conference—it is an experience.

Christine Billings, CCE, CCRA, assistant credit manager at Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC (Collierville, TN), said that earning the Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designation was a personal goal of hers for the past two years. “It demonstrates to myself and my company that I am committed to becoming as well versed as possible in the credit industry,” she said.