Graduating from the Certified Event Rental Professional (CERP) program, developed by the American Rental Association, is one of the party and event rental industry’s most esteemed accomplishments. For Angela Wolf, President of Rental World, achieving this distinguished certification became a reality in May 2014. Angie completed the Foundations of the Party and Event Rental Industry, Tabletop Design, and Everyday Warewashing disciplines. In addition to passing with an 80 percent or higher in these areas, Angie had to submit an essay assignment and acquire 25 qualifying points. Points are accrued from professional experience, participation in ARA-related activities or leadership, continuing education, community service and through educational materials from ARA’s lending Library. Recertification is required by graduates every five years to keep their CERP status.
The CERP program builds a strong knowledge base of the equipment rental industry that cannot be achieved elsewhere. “Becoming CERP certified demonstrates the commitment these individuals have to the rental industry and to their customers,” said Carla Brozick, ARA senior director of education and training. “They have taken the time to learn industry best practices and become experts in their chosen field. This is a tremendous service rental professionals can offer consumers who are looking for expert advice when planning their special event.”
The American Rental Association in Moline, Illinois, is an international trade association for owners of equipment rental businesses and the manufacturers and suppliers of construction/industrial, general tool and party/event rental equipment.
Angie Wolf is the first person in the Rio Grande Valley to achieve this certificate and the closest city with a CERP individual is Austin, TX.
