Personnel Certification Accreditation and Standards Training Course American National Standards Institute | ANSI International Organization for Standardization | ISO International Electro technical Commission | IEC/ISO/IEC 17024
Interior Design Program, 4.00 GPA Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary
Senior Executive Leadership Program Legendary Service I & II The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center | Headquarters, Chevy Chase Maryland Under the direction of Simon F. Cooper, Chief Operating Officer and President
JUST FOR FUN!
Graduate - United States Sailing Keel-boat Certification Program
Alinda Lewris completed all certification requirements and successfully demonstrated the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a 27-foot day-sailing sloop-rigged keel-boat. This credential is recognized by charter companies and sailing schools worldwide.
The Chesapeake Bay will never be the same! --- Sailing Instructor, US Naval Academy
WASHINGTONIAN
- Power 150 - People Who Make Things Happen - Where Power Hits new Heavy Hitters
PROTOCOL TODAY
Alinda Lewris has interviewed members of Fortune 25 to Fortune Global 500 corporations, including: government and military protocol officers, ambassadors, attorneys, and senior level executives. Many of these interviews are published in Protocol Today by the International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers. Lewris' research has also been featured in national and international publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes Traveler, and Roger E. Axtell's new book Essential Do's and Taboos: The Complete Guide to International Business and Leisure Travel.
ASSOCIATION INVOLVEMENT
American Society of Interior Designers® Allied Member ASID, for more than 20 years
Convention Industry Council (CIC) Board Member --- 2005 to 2007 A 33 member organization that represents more than 103,500 individuals and over 17,300 firms and properties in the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry.
International Association of Protocol Consultants® and Officers Founder 2002 President and Chief Executive Officer 2002 - 2008 Executive Director 2009 to present
Meridian International Center Member 2002 - present Meridian Ball General Committee 2005 Celebrating Global Understanding
Push America | Journey of Hope 4,000-mile bike ride across the United States Team Member Sponsor 2008 - present
Mission | Building leaders of tomorrow by serving people with disabilities today.
Paul's Walk for ALS 5K Participant | March 2010 James Madison University A fund raiser in support of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease)
Chris' Ride 24-Hour Bike-a-Thon | Team Member Sponsor 2009 - present James Madison University
Christopher Thomas Gascoigne died on May 22, 2009. He was a dear friend to my son, Jason James Lewris. Together, they participated in the "Journey of Hope," a 4,000-mile bike ride across the country starting in San Francisco, CA and ending in Washington, DC to raise money for persons with disabilities. --- We will forever miss Chris' bright spirit and outgoing personality!
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
AUTHOR
Alinda Lewris was team leader and co-author of International Protocol, 1st Edition of the Convention Industry Council (CIC) International Manual, released in June 2005. She worked closely with industry experts such as Roger Axtell, Letitia Baldrige, and Dr. P.M. Forni (Professor, Johns Hopkins University) on this collaborative global publication. International Protocol is also an industry resource for the 2008 Edition. Today, this publication continues to serve as an excellent resource for professionals worldwide.
INTERNATIONAL PROTOCOL
The CIC International Manual was written by a team of industry leaders with extensive knowledge and experience in the international arena. This contribution made the manual possible. Their efforts bridged time zones and international cultures to develop a comprehensive survey of global events.
INTERNATIONAL MANUAL
The Convention Industry Council Manual, 8th Edition, is a valuable tool for industry professionals and is widely recognized as the most comprehensive resource available for managing the basic components of a successful meeting. Written by some of America's leading meeting, convention and exhibition-planning professionals, the manual contains detailed information about how to effectively organize, plan, publicize, manage and budget for group events of any size. This step-by-step working guide also features an extensive collection of checklists, forms and an extensive glossary of industry terms.
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