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How Earning My CBA Designation Impacted My Career.(Credit Business Associate)(Brief Article)

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| September 01, 2001 | Hoch, Wendy L. | COPYRIGHT 2001 National Association of Credit Management. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

As I sit in my aisle seat of the Continental 747 aircraft heading to Houston, Texas, I wonder, "Why was I chosen for the E-manual project?" There are 106 credit managers in my company, many of whom have years more work experience than I do, yet I was chosen to be on the five-member team whose objective is to re-vamp the company credit manual. We are charged with modernizing the manual by updating its content and loading it onto the intranet, so it is an efficient, user-friendly management tool.

Last week, I received a phone call from my regional manager soliciting me to be a mentor to a credit manager in a branch somewhere in Wisconsin. He explained that I'd be a good resource for the new credit manager when questions arise regarding credit policy and procedures. He knows that I will take the time to share my experiences with the new person.

How am I chosen for these "special assignments?" The answer is simple--I am a Credit Business Associate! The designation of CBA is powerful. It confirms that I am a professional. I am a student and I am a teacher. I uphold the highest of professional standards and ethical conduct in credit management.

Earning a professional designation has substantiated my ability to be a "deal maker." I am armed with the skills ...

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