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**Brandi Gerew, CAE**  
 Senior Association Manager  
 Capitol Hill Management Services, Inc.  
 Raleigh, North Carolina

Brandi Gerew, CAE, says every job she’s held—from working with children to working with association boards—has required effective listening skills. “Sometimes you may think you know exactly what they need, but be sure to listen,” she says. “That’s where you’ll find the opportunities for growth.” A glimpse at her career journey:

> If you’re able to bring collective knowledge back to your association’s board, you’ll be instrumental in helping them succeed.
>  —Brandi Gerew, CAE, Capital Hill Management Services, Inc.

**A Working History**

**2001 – 2002**Children’s Gymnastics Coach at YMCA

**2007 – 2008**Office Manager at StrikeIron

**2008 – 2010**Accounting Specialist/Office Manager at Sunquest Information Systems

**2010 – 2016**Association Manager/Accounting Specialist at Association Management, Inc.

**2016 – Present**Senior Association Manager at Capitol Hill Management Services, Inc.

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