FAIRFAX, VA, April 12, 2014 (Press-News.org) What do the television programs 'What Not to Wear' and 'Say Yes to the Dress' have in common? Both programs feature people in need of image makeovers and a team of image professionals that can handle the task! If you have ever wondered how image professionals transform their clients from 'frumpy' to 'fabulous', then plan to attend Education Day hosted by the Washington DC Metro Area Chapter of the esteemed Association of Image Consultants International on April 26 at the Waterford at Fair Oaks in Fairfax, VA.
This year, Education Day will feature Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner, author of You Are What You Wear: What Your Clothes Reveal About You. Dr. Baumgartner, who has been featured in the Huffington Post and Psychology Today, will discuss "The State of Fashion". Image experts will present tips on Marketing Your Strengths, Professional Closet Organization and other aspects of image that help transform how a person looks and feels.
Presenters:
Laurie Ostrofsky, Chief Hugger, Author & Coach of Simply Leap will present Marketing Your Strengths to help small business owners, creative and self-employed professionals clarify what they offer and why customers want it.
Ali Cudby, CEO of FabFit Academy and Author, will share the fundamentals of the proper fit for foundational garments and its vital aspect to image management.
Joanne Rae, President of Younique Image Consulting and co-founder of the International Image Academy, teach you how to evaluate and provide an effective closet consultation.
According to Acting Chapter President Roxy Rowton, "Education Day is an information packed day that enables people within the industry to obtain Continuing Education Units (CEU) that validates professional credibility in the image industry."
If you have considered becoming an image professional and want to learn more about the industry, the event will also provide an opportunity to network with established consultants and obtain a more focused understanding of the interconnectedness of the various aspects of the image industry.
Education Day will be held at the Waterford at Fair Oaks located at 12025 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway in Fairfax, Virginia from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.aiciwdc.org.
AICI is a global organization that sets and promotes the highest professional standards for image consultants in appearance, behavior and communications. AICI's Washington DC Metro Area Chapter is the organization's presence in the United States capital region with a growing membership base of professional image consultants. As experts in image consulting, our members guide individual and corporate clients to achieve their specific goals with authenticity, credibility, and confidence.
Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner Headlines the Association of Image Consultants International (Washington DC Metro Area Chapter) Education Day on April 26 at the Waterford at Fair Oaks
The Washington DC Metro Area Chapter of the Association of Image Consultants International hosts Education Day on April 26 at the Waterford at Fair Oaks in Fairfax, VA to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professional image consultants.
2014-04-12
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[Press-News.org] Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner Headlines the Association of Image Consultants International (Washington DC Metro Area Chapter) Education Day on April 26 at the Waterford at Fair OaksThe Washington DC Metro Area Chapter of the Association of Image Consultants International hosts Education Day on April 26 at the Waterford at Fair Oaks in Fairfax, VA to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professional image consultants.