The DAI Advisor

 

                                               January 2013 - Issue 33          

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In This Issue
Executive Leadership Promotions
DAI Event Management
Congrats to Tahirah!
MyCareer@VA a Winner
DAI Spotlight Tahirah Finley-Pringle

Congratulations go out to DAI Learning Solutions Consultant, Tahirah Finley-Pringle. Ms. Finley-Pringle graduated from Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C. on January 8 with a Master of Arts in Communications degree.

 

Tahirah Finley-Pringle poses by her decorated desk!

 

"One of my favorite professors said something that stuck with me, and that was that 'people can be divided into three groups: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened'," said Ms. Finley-Pringle. "I knew I wanted to be a part of the group that made things happen!"

Ms. Finley-Pringle's degree is a great achievement of personal and professional growth that will enrich the quality of her consulting work. The DAI workplace and our clients realize great results when team members thrive. Congratulations to Ms. Finley-Pringle for thriving!

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President's Corner
Dr. Sherilyne Dougherty President & CEO
Welcome to the January edition! This month we're pleased to announce key executive leadership promotions for Paula Antonovich and Antoinette Merrill. We also feature updates from our event management team, including a discussion of our virtual event platform that offers cost-effective alternatives to traditional in-person conferences. Congratulations are in order for our own Tahirah Finley-Pringle for finishing a Master's program and for our friends at MyCareer@VA who just won two MarCom Awards! Thank you for supporting the DAI Advisor and remember, past editions can always be accessed on our archive page.

Executive Leadership Promotions Announced

DAI announced two key promotions within our executive leadership team. Paula Antonovich moved into the role of chief operating officer (COO), and oversees DAI's strategic growth and daily operations. Antoinette Merrill has been promoted to chief financial officer (CFO) and will help establish and manage our growth strategy and oversee our financial activities.  

 

"Both Ms. Antonovich and Ms. Merrill have been invaluable to the growth and success of DAI and I congratulate them on their well-deserved promotions," said Dr. Sherilyne Dougherty, DAI's CEO. "We are excited about these new changes, and feel they further align DAI for growth in 2013 and beyond."

 

Read the full news release here.

Paula Antonovich
Antoinette Merrill

DAI Event Management

Event Team Making its "Mark"  
DAI's Event Planning and Management team brings decades of experience in the planning and execution of conferences and special events to accommodate a variety of interactive, instructional and educational experiences. Applying both project management principles and DAI's commitment to excellence to every project, our event management team continues to expand its service offerings as audience engagement methods evolve through technology. 

 

Our event planning and management professionals often work across DAI's multiple practice areas to accomplish event objectives and desired outcomes. This collaborative approach extends beyond DAI and into the Government Meeting Professionals community.  Click here to read an article written by DAI's Event Project Manager, Mark Harvey in Government Connections Magazine, a publication of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals. The article, "Ethics and Site Visits," provides insights and considerations relevant to prospective venue site visits.

Rely on DAI's Virtual Experience to Transform Your Events
Our clients need to reach audiences that are geographically dispersed yet plugged-in and mobile. We understand that making meaningful connections is easier--and yet more complex--than ever before. DAI's virtual events team optimizes the power of virtual environment technology to provide highly interactive experiences that engage participants no matter where they are. Our virtual event services and experience offers powerful and highly effective alternatives for conducting impactful events, particularly where travel funds and the ability to conduct physical events are limited.


Our secure, scalable, Internet-based virtual event platform enables customized user experiences on par with the experience of a physical event. With the ability to accommodate up to 8,000 participants and 200 exhibitors, host events for durations from one hour to multiple days and provide on-demand event archives for up to one year following the event, DAI's virtual event services provide clients new ways to interact with employees, their clients and other stakeholders.

 

DAI can help determine the event solution that meets your needs. Whether the decision is to hold your event virtually or physically--or using a hybrid approach--DAI offers cradle-to-grave event planning and management services. We plan, coordinate and manage every element--from inception to registration and training to execution and on-site support. Contact our Business Development team to learn more!

MyCareer@VA Wins More Awards

Congratulations to the Department of Veterans Affairs' (DVA) VA Learning University (VALU) for its recognition as a Platinum and Gold Award recipient of 2012 MarCom Awards for Government. The MarCom Awards honor excellence and recognize creativity in the concept, writing and design of print, visual, audio, and Web materials and programs. MyCareer@VA helps DVA retain employees and assist employees and external job seekers in developing a career path and finding employment at DVA. DAI is proud to be part of the MyCareer@VA team! Learn more about MyCareer@VA here.
To find out how DAI can help you with your communications, human capital, learning or conference management needs, contact Sharon Sollom, Director, Corporate Relations, or Nicole Alley, Business Development Manager.