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? Six and a half years.
How long have you worked in the Industry? I started in this Industry 20 years ago.
What was your first job? My first real job after Uni was as a Conference Coordinator for a small 4 star resort.
Describe your current role: Team Leader and Senior Consultant for a very busy and small meetings management company in glorious Port Stephens!
What do you enjoy most about your job? Meeting new people, making new friends, visiting wonderful destinations like Voyages Wilson Island and the "happy" feeling when the event all comes together.
What do you enjoy least about your job? Tax office obligations, too much travel away from my children and the long hours.
What has been your proudest moment? Holding my first child after it was born!
What has been your most embarrassing moment? Those memories are locked away forever.
What are you looking forward to in the future? More time with the family, working 4 days a week, expanding the business and continuing to work with our very special clients.
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