Name - Kendra Brown

Firm/Firm Role - Schorr Architects, Inc.

Board Member Role - Logistics Director

Board Member Responsibilities - Arrange venue, catering, and other logistical needs for monthly meetings, as well as assist with special events.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Web Development - 2011; Minor:  Marketing
Associate of Arts, Fine Arts - 2005

Personal Industry Strengths - Mix of experience in graphics, web, and marketing gives me a well-rounded perspective to understanding and presenting marketing materials.

Hobbies - Painting, cooking

Unique attributes - I can flare my nostrils to the beat of a song? I don’t know! haha.

Are you a little confused on all the communication regarding the various marketing award events? Are you interested in submitting but aren’t sure which one is for you? Here we have summarized the various marketing awards events to help you mark your calendar.

Is your firm retaining clients and winning key projects?

This full-day workshop will provide you with skills and tools to manage an effective business development program. Discover how to lead ALL of your employees to focus on client satisfaction and generate profitable business for your firm.

When:  March 8, 2012
Time:   8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
           50 North Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215

For more information, click here.

This workshop also is approved for 6.5 CEU's for the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) program and 6.5 LU's from the American Institute of Architects.

If you missed last month’s Happy Hour, don’t fret. It’s time again to de-stress and enjoy a drink or two with your fellow SMPS members and coworkers. This new event is held the first Thursday of every month from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Check the website every month to find out at which location it will be held next. Last month was a blast! 

February Happy Hour
What:                   SMPS Happy Hour
When:                  Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 4:30-6:30pm
Where:                 The Jury Room, Downtown Columbus, Ohio
Parking:                http://juryroomcolumbus.com/contact/index.html

SMPS COLUMBUS takes chapter leadership and the development of our members into effective, creative leaders very seriously. To help identify and nurture future Chapter leadership, the Chapter offers a variety of committees to support the various Board positions. Our mission is to help committee members reach their goals of Chapter leadership by active participation on these committees. We encourage all of our members to get involved on a committee.  If you are interested, please contact SMPS Columbus Chapter President Elect – Scott Porter @ sporter@dynamix.com or (614) 443-1178 x231.

Programs
Organizes industry-specific programs and events involving prominent industry leaders, public officials, media figures, and programs surrounding potential project opportunities. Committee members can market their firms and determine program topics for the entire organization.
Programs Director: Brian Dean, Messer Construction Co, e-mail: bdean@messer.com
Programs Co-Chair: Sophia Corna, Corna Kokosing Construction, e-mail: sac@corna.biz

Education
Organizes a series of educational workshops which engage members of various experience levels. The workshops are focused around the six domains considered to be most critical to a marketing professional's success: Marketing Research; Marketing Plan; Client and Business Development; SOQs/Proposals; Promotional Activity; and Information, Resource and Organizational Management. This committee also organizes the Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) study group. 
Education Director: Courtney Van Ostran, CPSM, Jobes Henderson & Associates, e-mail: cvanostran@jobeshenderson.com
Education Co-Chair: Ted Orr, Korda Engineering, e-mail: ted.orr@korda.com

Membership
Membership Committee members act as ambassadors to new members and assist in their orientation to the Chapter through networking. The committee is responsible for an annual new membership drive, the mentorship program, as well as planning member appreciation events.
Membership Director: William Sampson, Metro CD Engineering, e-mail: bsampson@metrocdengineering.com
Membership Co-Chair: Wendy Ables, Constructive Communication Inc, e-mail: wables@constructivecommunication.com

Communications
Manages internal and external communication of the SMPS Columbus Chapter. Publicizes all chapter activities through email announcements, on-line calendar of events, our LinkedIn group, and the publication of the quarterly newsletter. Manages and maintains the SMPS Columbus web site www.smpscolumbus.org. Manages public relations program.
Communications Director: Linda Collins, CPSM, Shook Construction, e-mail: lcollins@shookconstruction.com
Communications Co-Chair: Joel Kohler, Elford, Inc, e-mail: jkohler@elford.com