Dublin, Ireland – 30th June 2011. MCI Dublin is delighted to announce that three of their senior staff members have completed the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program. Jeremy Butcher, Senior Project Manager, and Eimear Dunne, Director of Exhibition and Sponsorship and Karen McGee, Sales and Marketing Manager, are now certified meeting professionals, recognizing them as individuals who have achieved the industry’s highest standard of professionalism.
Jean Evans, European Director of Association Relations at the MCI Group said ‘I’d like to congratulate Jeremy, Eimear and Karen on their fantastic achievement. It’s an incredibly grueling course with a rigorous examination at the end and the dedication required is immense. For us, it continues MCI Dublin’s aim of ensuring that the highest possible standards are the minimum required of its staff and in the Irish meetings and events industry.’
The CMP program was established in 1985 and is the foremost certification of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry. Overseen by the Convention Industry Council, a body that represents more than 103,500 individuals in the industry, the CMP program is designed to ensure its participants have to demonstrate the highest level of experience, skill and knowledge to obtain the qualification.
Speaking about receiving the certification, Jeremy Butcher said ‘It sometimes seemed a long and arduous process to attain these qualifications but it’s all been worth it. The depth of the knowledge required to pass the CMP program can be daunting, but with the support of MCI, particularly from those who already have CMP qualifications, we were able to pass the course with flying colours.’
With a 100% success rate for all MCI Dublin applicants to date, the CMP program is a culmination of the continuous training and education all MCI staff receive. It guarantees the standard of service and knowledge from its staff towards its clients is among the best in the industry.
‘Sometimes it’s not about knowing the answer; it’s about knowing the question’ continued Jeremy. ‘Organising meetings and events is a continual process of solving problems on behalf of your client. It’s what we specialize in. The CMP process not only better prepares you how to deal with these issues, but also how to anticipate them.’
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program
The foremost certification of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry, the CMP program recognizes individuals who have achieved the industry's highest standard of professionalism. Established in 1985, the CMP credential increases the proficiency of meeting professionals by:
• Identifying a body of knowledge;
• Establishing a level of knowledge and performance necessary for certification;
• Stimulating the advancement of the art and science of meeting management;
• Increasing the value of practitioners to their employers;
• Recognizing and raising industry standards, practices and ethics;
• Maximizing the value received from the products and services provided by Certified Meeting Professionals.
Through the CMP program, individuals who are employed in meeting management pursue continuing education, increase their industry involvement, and gain industry-wide recognition. The requirements for certification are based on professional experience and a written examination. Over 14,000 individuals in 36 countries and territories have earned the CMP designation since its inception.
The CMP Board of Directors includes one representative from each CIC organization. The CMP Board represents the profession's diversity and serve as a voice for stakeholders who have an interest in maintaining a high industry standards.
For further detail on the information contained in this press release, please contact:
Jean Evans
Director of Conferences
MCI Dublin
Jean.evans@mci-group.com
T: +353 1 2802641