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MPI THCC Virtual CMP Study Group
Boost your career with the CMP Certification!
On average, meeting planners with a CMP certification earn over $10,000 more per year than those without it. Ready to take the next step?
If earning your CMP has been on your to-do list, now’s the perfect time to start. MPI THCC’s virtual CMP study group, led by the highly experienced Carol Huttel Benavidez, is launching soon. Along with expert guidance, you’ll connect with fellow industry professionals, build lasting relationships, and grow your network while preparing for success.
Here are a few success stories from others in the MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter that have benefitted from attaining their CMP certification in the past.
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The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential remains the global standard of excellence in the events industry. Awarded by the Events Industry Council, the CMP demonstrates a commitment to professional growth, industry leadership, and elevated standards of practice.
The CMP exam and study materials have recently been updated, ensuring that the certification reflects today’s evolving event landscape. MPI THCC’s revamped CMP Study Group will help you prepare for this refreshed exam with the latest insights and resources.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge, expand your network, and advance your career. Learn more about the CMP Certification here, and secure your spot in MPI THCC’s updated CMP Study Group today!September 10, 17 & 24 and October 1, 15 & 22 (No classes October 8)
Members: $200 | Non-Members $250
Contact dir-education@mpithcc.org if you have any questions or need additional assistance.
Carol Huttel Benavidez, CMP, CMM - The CMP Experience
Carol Huttel Benavidez, CMP, CMM strongly believes in continuing education, as evidenced by her own discipline in studying for and obtaining respected industry certifications. Carol is passionate in her desire to help elevate others professionally; this is what led her to start The CMP Experience Boot Camps in late 2017.
Her education includes graduation from the University of North Texas in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel/Restaurant Management and a minor in Business. In addition, she achieved the Convention Industry Council’s Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation in 2000 and the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM) in 2012. In 2018, she pursued and earned her Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC), which focuses on protocols to accommodate the medical meeting industry.
Carol’s work experience encompasses management positions in many hotel departments including restaurants, bar, room service, catering and group sales at Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, Radisson Plaza Hotel Fort Worth, Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West and Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas.
Carol is currently a Managing Director with HelmsBriscoe, where she began her career in 1999.
