Spotlight On Accreditation
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Just who are the Accredited Industry Members who have proven their competency in complex meetings and conference management, and obtained Industry endorsement of their commitment, high standards and ethical practice?
In each edition of the MEA National e-newsletter, we will be introducing you to a randomly selected member of this elite group of Accredited Meetings Managers. In this edition we will shine the spotlight on....
How long have you been an Accredited Meetings Manager? Since June 2007.
How long have you worked in the Industry? Since 1996.
Describe your current role: I would say that I am a Jack of all trades, master of ???? In my current role I work with a great team of people and together we manage a number of corporate, government and association events. In most cases we are overseeing all aspects of the event - financial, marketing, program, social events, sponsorship and exhibition, registration and administration, so it gets very busy.
What do you enjoy most about your job? The constant variety and challenge of working with different clients and finding new ways to deliver events to ensure they meet our clients aims.
What do you enjoy least about your job? Paper cuts from name badges and satchel stuffing.
What has been your proudest moment? Getting my AMM was pretty amazing as it was a lot of hard work.
What has been your most embarrassing moment? Far too many to choose from.
What are you looking forward to in the future? The next big challenge.
Accreditation is the Industry endorsement of proven competency in complex meetings and conference management, and commitment to achieving high standards and ethical practice in the Meetings, Convention & Business Events Industry. MEA highly recommends the use of Accredited Meetings Managers.
For more information on the value of utilitsing an Accredited Meetings Manager and to locate those members who have attained this prestigious status, please contact MEA or go to the MEA website www.meetingsevents.com.au