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Name<\/strong>: Leslie Panfil, CPSM<\/p>\n Title<\/strong>: Communications Manager, Chapter President<\/p>\n Firm<\/strong>: The Austin Company<\/p>\n SMPS Chapter<\/strong>: SMPS Northeast Ohio<\/p>\n # of years in the A\/E\/C industry<\/strong>: 10<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How has SMPS helped you in your career? <\/strong>SMPS is a valuable resource for education and networking with a vibrant community of like-minded professionals. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to the field, SMPS offers a platform for growth, learning, and collaboration to help you excel in your career. I am eternally grateful to this diverse group of individuals who have shared their insights, experiences, and best practices with me.<\/p>\n Helpful hint to share with your fellow SMPS members: <\/strong>Like so many things in life, you get what you put into SMPS. That is why I continue to take an active role in our chapter.<\/p>\n Tell us something we would be surprised to learn about you<\/strong>: I have a degree in Rhetoric. I did my college internship at NBC. I am a huge MMA fan.<\/p>\n What I did at work yesterday: <\/strong>Worked on blog and landing page content.<\/p>\n As a CPSM, how has certification benefitted you? <\/strong>Studying for my CPSM highlighted how much I have learned over the course of my career and how much I still had to master. It came with a tremendous sense of accomplishment and confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Name: Leslie Panfil, CPSM Title: Communications Manager, Chapter President Firm: The Austin Company SMPS Chapter: SMPS Northeast Ohio # of years in the A\/E\/C industry: 10 How has SMPS helped you in your career? SMPS is a valuable resource for education and networking with a vibrant community of like-minded professionals. 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