New Member. Welcome Packet. Association of Image Consultants International 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 210 St. Paul, MN

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1 New Member Welcome Packet Association of Image Consultants International 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 210 St. Paul, MN

2 Connecting Image Professionals and Stylists with education, resources & the highest qualified image professionals in the world Largest Network of image professional chapters in the world. Unique Access to the only magazine 100% dedicated to image consulting. More than 1,000 professional image consultants, stylists and individuals related to the image industry. #1 in level of image professional certification. Highest Level of Online Education offered in global languages.

3 Welcome to AICI! Riet de Vlieger, AICI CIP, President We are pleased to officially welcome you as a member of AICI - Association of Image Consultants International. We would like to take this opportunity to describe some of the benefits you will enjoy as an AICI member. Your membership will allow you to: 1. Leverage AICI educational resources to perfect your skills and continue building your credibility in the market. 2. Attend international monthly training through webinars and teleclasses, in English, Spanish and Japanese. 3. Participate, with importants discounts, in the conference and AICI educational conference & exhibition you will have the opportunity to learn the latest practices related to image consulting, build a business network with different consultants worldwide and participate in workshops that will facilitate the definition of your specialty. 4. Build your business by providing advantages over the competition, allowing you to get more referrals, products, and services to provide customers with added value. 5. Enjoy a new visibility in the market, stand out as a professional, and gain access to the most innovative educational resources that will provide both you and your business a steady growth. 6. Understand effective means of promotion, appearing on the AICI website, which is used by the public to search for image consulting services, currently having more than 40,000 visits a day. 7. Being part of an organization with more than 1,500 members worldwide, will have the opportunity to integrate into a community of professionals who share their experiences, goals, techniques and passion for their work. 8. Receive communication and continuous information through weekly e-newsletters with news about AICI and its chapters and the quarterly AICI Global Magazine. You can follow our activities on Facebook and Twitter. We suggest for you to update your contact details in order to maintain a fluid communication with other members. Please contact us with any question that you have. We are happy to answer them. Sincerely, Lilian Bustamante, AICI CIP, VP Human Resources

4 Getting Started Welcome to AICI! This packet contains: 1. Instructions to set up your member profile 2. Who to contact at AICI 3. Information on Local Chapters 4. AICI Member Benefits Now that you are a member of AICI, make your membership work for you! 1. Log into your AICI profile at AICI Member Profile 2. Click on Manage Profile from the menu on the right. 3. In the Information and Settings section click on Edit Bio. Here you can change your username and/or password, address, upload a photo, add your bio, and much more.

5 Navigating the Members Only Website The AICI Members only website is one of the greatest member benefits you have. You can view resources that are special to AICI members only, network with other image consultants, local image consultants in your area or within you industry, register for events, webinars, teleclasses, and learn about chapters and much more. Search for AICI Members From the Member Central tab on the AICI website at the top you can search for an image consultant. From the page, you can select the option under Connecting with your Peers by selecting Find an Image Consultant. In that search you can enter a range of information including AICI Certitication Level, specialty, name, region, country, location, and language. Your selection(s) will result in a list of names. To contact a member in your search result, click on a name. Each name is hyperlinked to the member s profile. Calendar of Events and Registering All AICI events will be listed in the AICI Calendar of events. The shortcut to the Calendar of Events (pictured left) is on the right column of the website no matter where you are on the site. A few events will be shown. For a full list of events, click the more link at the top of the calendar menu.

6 Conference Registration Discounts Member Benefits Members enjoy registration savings and discounts to AICI s biennial Global Conference. Educational Webinars Discounted webinars for members only features image experts on the latest information and trends in the industry. View current webinars here. Teleclasses Free members only teleclasses. This is an amazing opportunity to keep your skills current, explore new topics and interact with experts. View current teleclasses here. Member Central Your one stop resource center for all information for members including learning how to maximize your membership, educating yourself and others, and connecting with your peers. View Member Central here. Access to Chapters Connect locally with chapters! When joining AICI you select what chapter you would like to be a part of. As a member you can attend your chapter s events. View current chapters here. Certification AICI certification validates your credibility within the image industry and with your clients. As a member you will have the tools you need to start working towards that certification. Volunteering AICI offers its members the opportunity to be pioneers and pathfinders in the ever changing world of image. By becoming a volunteer you will have the opportunity to showcase your industry skills, impact industry standards, and help meet future certification requirements.

7 Board of Directors The AICI International Board of Directors provides guidance and oversight to the affairs of the Association. It is the duty of the Board of Directors to carry out the objectives and purpose of the Association. The Board reports to and is responsible to the AICI membership. AICI International Board of Directors dedicates their time furthering AICI s vision and mission. Their leadership and guidance ensure your organization and your membership continue to provide value and advance the practice and profession of image consulting. The AICI International Board of Directors is listed below. President Riet de Vlieger, AICI CIP Holland, Netherlands president@aici.org Past President Jane Seaman, AICI CIP North Carolina, United States pastpresident@aici.org Secretary Gail Morgan, AICI CIP Hempstead, United Kingdom secretary@aici.org Treasurer Chris Fulkerson, AICI CIP, FFS Kentucky, United States treasurer@aici.org VP Certification Ana Cheong, AIC CIP Selangor, Malaysia vpcertification@aici.org VP Conference Valeria Doustaly, AICI CIC Paris, France vpconference@aici.org VP Education Shanna Pecoraro, AICI CIP New York, United States vpeducation@aici.org VP Business Development Yan (Lucy) Liang, AICI CIP Shanghai, China vpbusinessdevelopment@aici.org VP Marketing Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, AICI CIC Washington, United States vpmarketing@aici.org VP Human Resources Lilian Bustamante, AICI CIP Santiago, Chile vphumanresources@aici.org

8 We re Here to Help AICI Staff Eric Ewald, CAE Executive Director The Executive Director also serves on the AICI International Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for the business operations of AICI and strategic planning. Gigi Jaber Assistant Executive Director The Assistant Executive Director also serves on the AICI International Board of Directors and is the staff liaison to the Board. She is responsible working with the board and the Executive Director and is responsible for the business operations of AICI. She works closely with the AICI Board and the volunteers. Jessica Gill Certification Director The Certification Director works with the VP of Certification with efforts in development, execution. She is responsible for providing various information to the membership and prospects on programs such as exams, certifications, and CEU s. The Certification Director supports and works directly with the VP of Certification. Jillian Blanc Communications Specialist The Communications Specialist is responsible for the coordination production of publication, website content maintenance, member communication and promotions. They assist with tasks related to the VP of Marketing. Rhonda Grizzard Meeting Planner The Meeting Planner is responsible for the biennnial conference. She manages all aspects of the conference from securing the venue to selecting speakers and conference activities. The Meeting Planner assists and works with the VP of Conference. Jason Acord Membership Director The Membership Directors is responsible for managing the membership applications approval process, the membership renewal and dues process, develop and manage membership recruitment efforts including maintenance of standard letters. He works closely with the Assistant Executive Director and members. Blake Finger Marketing and Sales Coordinator The Marketing and Sales Coordinator is responsible for selling exhibit booths, sponsorships, and advertisements for AICI. Blake works closely with every department to ensure the exhibitors, sponsors, and advertisers are satisfied.

9 Association of Image Consultants International Preferred Partner Image Trainers Directory AICI continues to expand awareness and promote the practice and profession of image consulting. The AICI Preferred Partner Image Trainers Directory will help members easy for you to find the leaders and innovators in the image consulting industry. This page is a one-stop shopping page that offers something for every image consultant. You can find the latest in systems to expand your offerings, as well as exciting opportunities for continuing education. View the directory here.

10 Chapters The heart and soul of AICI can be found at the local level through AICI Chapter activities. Participating in your chapter meetings and events is one of the best ways to maximize the value of your AICI membership, by networking and bonding with industry peers, gaining continuing education, and keeping your professional skills sharp. Contact a chapter here. Asia Beijing China-Shanghai China-Shenzhen Hong Kong India-Delhi Korea Busan Korea Seoul Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Central Thailand Bangkok Tokyo Australia Melbourne Sydney Canada Canada Europe France Italy Spain Central Mexico Guadalajara Mexico City South America Argentina Brazil Colombia Central Chile-Santiago Peru Central United States Atlanta Chicago Midwest Florida New York/Tri-State San Francisco Bay Area Washington, DC Metro Area

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12 Association of Image Consultants International Thank You Thank you again for your membership to AICI. Your commitment and membership to AICI is critical to the success of the organization and in advancing the practice and profession of image consulting. We hope that the information in the New Member Packet is useful to you and helps you make the most out of your AICI membership. Please add the AICI staff to your contact list and feel free to contact us at any time if we can be of assistance to you. Welcome to AICI!