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Why FCSI?

Conquering the Professional Membership Process April 19, 2012 Bill Bender, FCSI, W.H. Bender & Associates Christine Guyott, FCSI, RD, Robert Rippe & Associates. Why FCSI?. We define excellence in foodservice consulting We define professionalism in foodservice and hospitality consulting

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Why FCSI?

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  1. Conquering the Professional Membership ProcessApril 19, 2012 Bill Bender, FCSI, W.H. Bender & Associates Christine Guyott, FCSI, RD, Robert Rippe & Associates

  2. Why FCSI? • We define excellence in foodservice consulting • We define professionalism in foodservice and hospitality consulting • Subscribe to FCSI Code of Ethics as Independent Consultants • Accredited by Society • Point of differentiation for marketing

  3. Why Professional Membership • Professional development • Personal development • Continuing professional growth (EPP) • Stand apart from dealers = marketing • Peer connection/camaraderie • Learn the lingo: PME = professional membership exam • Impress mom with initials

  4. Terminology • PMP – Professional Membership Process • PME – Professional Membership Exam • CPS – Council for Professional Standards • IKE – Industry Knowledge Exam • BOK – Body of Knowledge • FCSI TA – FCSI The Americas

  5. Qualifications Required • Minimum of 3 years verified project management responsibility • Positive reference checks • (after 3 years of project management experience) • Pass the IKE and the PSE • (Parts 1 and 2) • Subscribe to Code of Ethics

  6. Professional Membership Exam - PME Process • Register with FCSI – form & fee • Receive enrollment packet • Assigned mentor • Purchase materials & study • Industry knowledge exam • Submit executive summary • Develop oral presentation • Present to CPS

  7. Register with FCSI • Website: FCSI.org • Click on Tab>Membership Info> TA Professional Membership Process • Contact Kayla Saal or Jeff McSweeney • kayla@fcsi.org • jeff@fcsi.org • Fill out form and send w/fee – sample • PMP enrollment fee - $325 • Additional fees may apply to repeat testing & duplicate materials

  8. Fee Includes • PMP enrollment packet contains: • Professional membership process guide • Sergay DVDs & study materials • Iverson DVDs & study materials • One sitting for IKE at a scheduled testing site • One presentation review board appointment

  9. Two – 4 DVD Sets

  10. Study Material

  11. Study Material

  12. Mentor • What to expect • How to communicate • What to communicate? • Importance of…..

  13. Purchase/Receive Materials • Enrollment packet/candidate prep manual • Process description • BOK – Body of Knowledge for IKE • BOK for executive summary writing & oral • DVD sets • Books • Get correct edition - $85-$100 • Amazon/FCSI ICON committee

  14. The BOK Books 4th Edition, 2005 2nd Edition, 2006 4thEdition, 2001

  15. IKE Study • Advice • Best ways to do it • How long should you study? • Advise from others

  16. Techniques (Coffee) that WORK

  17. Techniques that Don’t Work • Trying to read three books at once and sleep deprivation

  18. Industry Knowledge Exam - IKE • How long does it take? • What does it cover? • Format? • How do I get my results? • Exam or executive summary first?

  19. Executive Summary • How do I start? • What do I need to do? • How long should it be? • Can I use something I have done before? • Feedback? • When should I submit? • Who reviews?

  20. Presentation • When should I schedule? • How long does it take? • How do I schedule it? • Who is in review committee? • How do I know I passed? • What do I need for A/V?

  21. FCSI – Now What? • How to use logo • How to use initials • CEU – 12 required per year • The more we use – the stronger our brand becomes • VOLUNTEER – You get out what you put in

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