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Local Balloon Professional Earns Recognition as Certified Balloon Artist
We are happy to announce that Walida Colon of A Royal Affair Event Planning & Decor LLC in Baltimore, MD recently earned Certified Balloon Artist (CBA®) status. Walida was one of a select group of balloon professionals who successfully completed a series of tests, including oral and practical examinations. The certification was administered by the Qualatex Balloon NetworkSM (QBN®), a professional organization dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in balloon decor and bouquets. There are currently more than 2,000 Certified Balloon Artist professionals worldwide.
“The education I’ve received as a result of pursuing my CBA designation will be invaluable in helping me provide high-quality, professional balloon products and services to everyone in the DC, MD and VA area,” said Walida.
To achieve certification, CBA candidates are required to:
- Satisfactorily complete a series of exams;
- Apply knowledge of skills and techniques by designing and building professional balloon deliveries, arrangements, and decor;
- Demonstrate their understanding of design theories, delivery techniques, and business systems through an oral presentation to a panel of industry leaders.
Participants in the CBA Practical Exams are graded according to their knowledge of theory as well as the application of key design elements. In preparation for the CBA exams, Walida was required to study a series of educational DVDs and written materials produced by Pioneer® Balloon Company, manufacturer of Qualatex® brand balloons and developer of the Qualatex Balloon Network.
The CBA certification process is a key program in the Qualatex Balloon Network, which establishes industry standards and guidelines for balloon professionals. QBN supports balloon retailers through education, business systems, and marketing.
The QBN curriculum focuses on all aspects of the professional balloon industry, including balloon arrangements, deliveries, and decor for social expression, parties, and special events. QBN also serves as an international resource of ideas and solutions for its members. There are more than 10,000 QBN members worldwide.
LOCAL BALLOON BUSINESS JOINS QUALATEX BALLOON NETWORKSM
A Royal Affair Event Planning & Decor LLC in Baltimore, MD recently became a member of the Qualatex Balloon Network (QBN®), a professional organization dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in balloon decor and bouquets. As QBN members, businesses commit to sound and honorable business practices, continuing education, and the belief that balloons create atmosphere and communicate emotion in a uniquely effective way.
“We believe that the high quality of the products we sell, and the professionalism in the services we offer, provide superior value to our customers,” said Walida. “We’re excited to be able to bring this level of balloon artistry to the DC, MD, VA area.”
Developed by Pioneer® Balloon Company, manufacturer of Qualatex® brand balloons, the QBN supports balloon retailers through education, business systems, and marketing.
Education offered through the QBN focuses on all aspects of the professional balloon industry, including balloon arrangements, deliveries, and decor for social expression, parties, and special events. QBN also serves as an international resource of ideas and solutions for its members. There are currently more than 10,000 QBN Business Members worldwide.