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In June, PPAI welcomed Mimi Duong to the Association’s staff. She has come onboard as account coordinator with the Business Development and Expositions team. In her new role, Duong is responsible for managing the coordination of the advertising, trade show and Direct-2-You and live event processes as well as some reporting and marketing support. She can be reached by email at MimiD@ppai.org or by phone at 972-258-3025.
Duong is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington and previously worked at Freeman, a trade show, event and exhibit company, and long-time PPAI vendor in the production of The PPAI Expo.
PPB recently spoke with Duong to learn more about this new staff member.
PPB Can you tell us more about the professional background you bring to the Association?
Mimi Duong After graduating college in 2012, I started my career at Freeman in their customer support department. During my time there, I was a representative before being promoted to a coordinator. In 2017, I transitioned to a project manager role within the corporate exhibitor services team.
PPB What attracted you to your new position at PPAI?
Duong I found out about PPAI through Freeman. I really liked what I saw in the job description and felt it would be a good fit for me.
PPB What have been your initial objectives for the position?
Duong To clearly understand and define my role within the Business Development and Exposition team. Also growing the position to its maximum potential to better assist our internal and external customers.
PPB Outside of PPAI, what are your interests?
Duong I enjoy spending time outdoors by biking, hiking, paddle boarding and playing tennis. My goal is to travel to as many countries as possible. I love experiencing new cultures and trying new food.
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James Khattak is news editor of PPB.
