Celebrity Personal Assistant Workshops, Education and Training
The CPAI Group, Inc
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Beyond the Red Carpet: Keys to Becoming a Successful Personal Assistant
Fall Workshop Series - October 18, 2006
Often seen as the "supporting-cast" in the lives of high profile
celebrities and businessmen; Personal Assistants do more than run mere
errands these days. These machines of modern business are a hybrid of
secretary, project manager and confidante to their employer. PA's are
demanding more responsibility, autonomy and recognition. And they're
getting it. Our hardcover book, "Beyond the Red Carpet" (order it here)
as well as our workshop series, provides those seeking information on
how to get into this field wit h the requisite information to be
triumphant.
Attend our original and unique online-workshop to learn key attributes
and skills that set today's PA apart. You will be provided with tips,
case studies and specific how-to information. This workshop will
provide attendees with a road-map that is sure to lead to success.
OVERVIEW: Celebrities write books, direct movies, star on television
shows, and run giant corporations, so they are left with very little
time to make dinner reservations, shop for birthday gifts, pick up the
dry cleaning, and answer the telephone. That's where a personal
assistant comes in. These machines of modern business are a hybrid of
secretary, project manager and confidante to their employer. Assistants
are demanding more responsibility, autonomy and recognition; and
they're getting it. Let CPAI, the industry's FIRST "Staffing Agency
to the Stars," provide you with tips, case studies, specific how-to
information; and a road-map that is sure to lead to success!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Corporate professionals seeking a career change,
recent college graduates or anyone interested in learning key
attributes and skills that set today's Assistant apart. This workshop
will provide attendees with the requisite information to be triumphant.
LOCATION: ONLINE Course .. That's right... Our new online seminar and
workshop series allows you to get the best professional training on
Personal Assistants available-with all the convenience and speed of
the Internet. No need to make travel arrangements, No need to find
parking ...No need to meet at a pre-determined class time ...No need to
get dressed (unless you want to)!Simply turn on your computer, log on
to the workshop website, and go!
WHAT YOU GET: In addition to exceptional training and information all
participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance (.6 CEU credits),
Downloadable workshop manual-book, Complimentary 3 Day Hotel Voucher
that is redeemable at over 30+ Great Destinations.....
WORKSHOP AGENDA 6:00 - 10:00 PM
PRESENTER: Dionne Mahaffey- Muhammad, CPAI President/CEO
Personal Assistants 101
Types of Assistants
Working Environments (tours, households, offices, television/movie
production-sets...)
Assess yourself (take an E/Q test to determine the type of celebrity
you should work for)
Job Descriptions
Beyond the Red Carpet
Practical skills needed for lifestyle management
Social skills and protocol
Communications, telephone etiquette and international graces
Public relations in a time of crisis
Event planning
Purchasing for the affluent
Travel coordination
Career Development
Resume requirements for PA positions
The hiring process/ working with recruiters
Where are the jobs? Explore this 'hidden' job-market
Current CPAI Job Openings
Mock interviews with CPAI recruiters
Establishing a Partnership with your Employer
Working together: The celebrity/assistant team
How to make yourself an indispensable part of the celebrity's life
How to eliminate the gray areas of responsibility and authority in your
position
Bringing sensitive problems and issues to your boss's attention
4 steps for saying "No" when necessary, without being offensive or
feeling guilty
Time management and stress reduction solutions
The art of "power-naps"
Keeping your life on an even keel through health and exercise
Working smarter, managing crisis and avoiding burnout
A formula for ranking your priorities by importance and urgency
Using Technology to Get Organized
Managing a to-do list
Sign up for our next training class TODAY.
http://celebrityassistant.mollyguard.com
1-866-86-PRO-PA (866-867-7672)