Monday, September 15, 2008

Certified Meeting Professional!

I had to sneak a couple of minutes during work time to post some exciting news. I just received word that I passed my certification exam and am now officially a Certified Meeting Professional! Yahoo!

And what does that mean exactly? According to the folks at the Convention Industry Council:

Why Become a CMP?
Recognition: As the premier industry certification, the CMP distinguishes holders as career professionals who have demonstrated a high level of experience, skill and knowledge.
Competitive Advantage: The designation conveys credibility to a meeting professionals opinions and ideas, both at work and in the greater meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry.
Peer Acceptance: CMPs are immediately recognized by other CMPs as fellow professionals committed to the advancement of the profession.
Salary Enhancement: CMPs can use the certification as a competitive advantage when it comes to negotiating salaries and other business.
Personal Achievement: After passing a rigorous application and examination process, CMPs express a profound sense of personal achievement at finally being regarded as the exceptionally skilled professional they are.
Commitment: Successful completion of the certification process conveys that the certified meeting professional is committed and goal driven in their career.

Signed (for the first time!)
Heidi L. Elser, CMP

1 comment:

@sweetbabboo said...

Congratulations! I know you worked hard to earn it and now it is yours. Way to go!