MPI NF Florida Connects Education Series - Industry Certifications
Thursday, April 30th | 10:30AM
Molly Johnson on “Industry Certifications… Which Is Right For You?”
Host: TBA
About the Session: Industry Certifications… Which Is Right For You?
In this changing environment, now is the right time to invest in yourself with an industry certification. Whether you are new to the industry or are a seasoned professional, continuing to learn and earn certifications is a great way to add value to your resume.
- Overview of CMP, CMM, CAE, QAS, CASE certification requirements
- Length of time each will take to earn
- Costs involved
- Resources available
- Q&A
About the Speaker: Molly Johnson, CMP, QAS
Molly Johnson, CMP has been in the meetings industry over 25 years working in all areas of hotels for both independent hotels and with the Hilton brand. Since 2015 Molly has been the Director of Convention Sales for the Wilmington & Beaches CVB in Wilmington, NC primarily developing the growing Convention River District.
In 2010 Molly created the CMP study group format for the MPI Carolinas Chapter, a remote study group so that anyone in the country could join. The pass rate was 100% for those that participated for the entire 8 week program. When Molly was selected to serve on Event Industry Council Item Review Panel, she turned the program over to other chapter volunteers who continue to use her program today. After serving 3 years on the EIC Item Review Panel, Molly began teaching a CMP Bootcamp which she has done for multiple MPI Chapters and hosted buyer shows.
Molly has been an MPI Board Retreat Facilitator since February 2017 working with chapters varying in size. As a Past President of the MPI Carolinas Chapter Molly understands the goals and challenges of the boards. Molly has served on multiple MPI committees & task forces on the International level and is currently on the Chapter & Membership Advisory Council. She also serves on the PCMA Southeast Chapter Board of Directors and is an Ambassador for Meetings Mean Business.
In the Wilmington community, Molly is a Board Member for A Safe Place which is a local non-profit assisting domestic victims of human trafficking. Molly teaches human trafficking awareness to hotels and hospitality related organizations.