On, January 25, 2020, Jamie Chapman of JayElleCee & Company in Washington, DC recently earned Certified Balloon Artist (CBA®) status. Jamie 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 Network SM (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 Washington, DC Metropolitan area,” said Jamie.
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, Jamie 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. She was among the first graduating Class of Balloon Artist of 2020.
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