Valerie Kliskey, CTSM, Earns Diamond-level Certified Trade Show Marketer Credentials

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Valerie Kliskey, CTSM, Earns Diamond-level Certified Trade Show Marketer Credentials

7/10/2024
ROCHESTER, MN. - Exhibitor Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, announces that Valerie Kliskey has now earned Diamond-level Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) credentials.

Valerie Kliskey is a Senior Exhibit Consultant at Holt Experiential, with decades of experience in the trade show industry. Valerie strives to become a partner with each client to design and execute unique exhibit structures, while helping to orchestrate the details to ensure that every exhibitor enjoys a smooth experience.

"I attended my first EXHIBITOR Show in 1999 then began taking classes in 2000," said Kliskey. "Since then I have been to 20+ EXHIBITOR Shows (now called EXHIBITORLIVE). Fortunately, my employers have always been supportive, and I eventually began teaching to share my knowledge, and I became more involved with CTSM booth staffing, moderating round tables, portfolio reviews, and anything I could fit into my schedule to help."

"Developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything I do, both professionally and personally," said Kliskey. "Due to my CTSM status, other CTSMs have gravitated toward me, which helped me earn clients’ trust and attain exhibit projects. Everything I have learned over the years, along with the relationships that I have built by networking with marketers at EXHIBITORLIVE, has allowed me the confidence to undertake projects that have been challenging but extremely rewarding to see finished successfully on the show floor."

“I am excited to celebrate Valerie’s recent Diamond upgrade achievement," said Monica Myhill, CMP, CRP, CPTD / Chief Learning Strategist and CTSM Director. "This milestone is a testament to her hard work and dedication to excellence in the trade show and event marketing industry. Her success highlights the personal and professional growth that the CTSM program fosters and reinforces the program’s high standards and exceptional graduates. We are excited to see the positive impact her expertise brings to our community and to the industry as a CTSM Diamond.”

"When I look back at my journey, all I think is, wow, I have met many AMAZING people, and have built one of the best networks one could ever have," added Kliskey. "These people have helped my career flourish, and for this I will always be grateful. I am proud to be a CTSM Diamond."

The Diamond-level CTSM classification was established in 2011 to recognize the graduates who have chosen to lead through professional contributions to both the CTSM program and the industry. CTSM graduates have the option of adding onto their core certification at four different levels of upgrades: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond. More than 3,000 trade show and corporate event marketing professionals are currently enrolled in the CTSM program, but just 30 CTSM graduates have achieved Diamond Level certification.

CTSM candidates receive extensive training in trade show marketing, in conjunction with Northern Illinois University Outreach. Learn more about the CTSM program and how it can elevate your trade show marketing career at www.CTSM.com.

About Exhibitor Group
The leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Exhibitor Group publishes EXHIBITOR magazine, an award-winning publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing. EXHIBITOR's learning events include: EXHIBITORLIVE, The Conference and Exhibition for Trade Show and Corporate Event Marketing; EXHIBITOR Education Week, the Professional Learning Conference for Exhibit and Corporate Event Marketers; and EXHIBITOR eTrak, professional online learning. Exhibitor Group is also the founder of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer), the industry's only university-affiliated professional certification program, and the EXHIBITORNOW podcast, your source for the latest news and interviews with thought leaders in trade shows and events. Learn more at www.ExhibitorOnline.com.

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