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22 PRA Team Members Earn DMCP Certification

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January 31, 2019
Chicago, January 31, 2018 – PRA, Inc., a leader in the business events industry announces 22 of its team members have earned have earned the Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) designation by the Association of Destination Management Professionals International (ADMEI), according to Carol Norfleet, CMP, DMCP, Strategic Account Manager, PRA and a Past Chair of the ADMEI Certification and Accreditation Board.
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Please join PRA in congratulating the new DMCPs:

  • Michelle Besu, DMCP,  Regional Sales Manager, PRA South Florida
  • Erin Bianchi, DMCP, Senior Experience Designer, PRA San Diego
  • Rita Davidson, DMCP, Director of Business Operations, PRA Nashville
  • Thuy Diep, DMCP, Senior Experience Designer, PRA Los Angeles
  • Courtney Fields, DMCP, Event Producer, PRA New Orleans
  • Kayla Hadley, DMCP, Managing Director, PRA Louisville
  • Perry Hardy, DMCP, Account Manager, PRA Utah
  • Cindy Hedstrom, DMCP, Director of Business Development, PRA Arizona
  • Michelle Lorber, DMCP, Associate Director of Sales, PRA Atlanta
  • Leah Mariscal, DMCP, Senior Event Producer, PRA San Diego
  • Katie Morris, DMCP, Senior Regional Sales Manager, PRA Nashville
  • Rose Ornelas, CTA, DMCP, Senior Experience Designer, PRA San Antonio
  • Dana Patel, DMCP, Senior Regional Sales Manager, PRA Nashville
  • Katie Poche, DMCP, Regional Sales Manager, PRA New Orleans
  • Samantha Reardon, DMCP, Senior Event Producer, PRA Nashville
  • Eneyda Rodriguez, DMCP, Director, Onboarding & Integration Support, PRA, Inc.
  • Jessica Roland, CMP, DMCP, Director of Events, PRA San Diego
  • Alli Shebek, DMCP, National Experience Designer, PRA Strategic Accounts
  • April Starkloff, DMCP, Event Producer, PRA Chicago
  • Julia Stout, DMCP, Senior Account Manager, PRA Utah
  • Melanie Vasquez, CTA, DMCP, Senior Experience Designer, PRA San Antonio/Austin
  • Stephanie Wright, DMCP, Senior Experience Designer, PRA Chicago

 

 

Destination Management professionals who earn their Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP) designation demonstrate the highest level of knowledge and commitment to the destination management profession. To earn the DMCP designation, an individual must have significant experience in the field, active involvement in continuing education programs and have passed an exam that covers the body of knowledge of all aspects of destination management. This certification is good for five years. Recertification requires continuing demonstration of active involvement in the destination management community and continuing education in all aspects of destination management.

“We place high value on continuing education of our team at PRA. This DMCP certification reinforces PRA’s commitment to developing our team to deliver best in class service to our clients,” commented Tony Lorenz, CMM, Chief Executive Officer, PRA. “We are proud of this team as they achieve this hard-earned and well-deserved certification.”
Norfleet added: “PRA is pleased to be a part of an organization such as ADEMI, which elevates professional standards within our industry, and we salute our valued team members for achieving this highly-coveted designation.” 

The DMCP designation is earned by candidates who demonstrate a level of knowledge and performance within the destination management industry. Requirements for the designation include involvement in the DMC industry for a minimum of three years, and a demonstrated professional level of responsibility and accountability in the fulfillment of destination management programs. Candidates must also pass a written exam composed of situational encounters and DMC experiences in the various functions performed during the planning and execution of programs. Only a select group of individuals earn this certification annually.

 

About ADMEI

ADMEI is the only global non-profit association dedicated to increasing the professionalism and effectiveness of destination management through education, promotion of ethical practices, and availability of information to the meetings, convention, and incentive travel industries, as well as the general public.

 

 

About PRA

PRA is a leading U.S. business events and destination management partner that designs and delivers conferences, incentive programs, sales meetings, tradeshows, and more nationwide. Our integrated services span strategy and creative, content and production, destination programming, and end-to-end logistics, helping clients turn the power of place into innovative results that move people and transform outcomes. With 40+ years in the industry and coast-to-coast coverage, PRA is trusted by blue-chip organizations for programs in every major U.S. destination and, through select partners, around the world. Recognized repeatedly among Special Events’ “Top 25 DMCs,” PRA brings seasoned expertise, rigorous execution, and local insider access to every engagement. Learn more at pra.com.

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