Fawzy Saleh, CEM, Design Manager for DC has worked in a variety of design genres including industrial design, furniture, point of purchase and interior design. His well-rounded experiences brought him to exhibit design where he believes there are no boundaries. He takes great pleasure in sharing his work, ideas and creativity to discover and build great opportunities. Here, Fawzy shares how he has benefited from earning his CEM designation.
How has the CEM designation helped in your career?
My CEM designation will help me to grow in my career and will give me opportunities to apply the latest standards in exhibitions and events industry.
Why is it important to maintain the CEM designation?
It will support me in being one of the leaders in our industry.
What made you want to obtain your CEM designation?
I wanted to know the latest trends in our industry.
What advice would you give to an aspiring individual who wants to apply for the CEM program?
First, work within the industry. Then, apply to the CEM Learning Program so you can incorporate this new knowledge to your work.
How did you start your career in this industry?
I started as exhibition designer and grew in the design department. Now I am a design manager.
How have you made a difference with your show or with working with a client by applying the knowledge you gained by obtaining your CEM designation?
I’ve made a difference by applying the latest information and research that I obtained from the CEM program as well as what I have gained from the CEIR platform.
What was it that you did or implemented right after obtaining your CEM?
I shared with my family and colleagues on the different social media platforms that I got the certificate.
What did you like most about the CEM Learning Program?
What I liked most about the program was learning from the leaders in our industry and understand from their experience.