College/University Association Presents ‘Most Valuable Person 2008’ Award to Vector Marketing Campus Relations Manager

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Cadence Barr, Campus Relations Manager for Vector Marketing Corporation’s western region, was presented the “Most Valuable Person 2008” award from the Mountain/Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers (MPACE). Barr received the award from Michael Mau, past MPACE President, at the association’s annual conference in San Diego, California. The Most Valuable Person award is given in recognition of significant individual contributions to the organization. Each year, the award is presented to one employer and one career center person. Barr won the award in the “employer” category.

“Cady has been a valuable asset to the Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers”

Barr, who resides in San Diego, California and is a native of Sequim, Washington, is a 2001 graduate of Pacific University in Oregon, where she received a degree in social work. She has been active in MPACE since 2005.

Founded in 1949 and based in Olean, NY, Cutco Cutlery sells its products through its sales division, Vector Marketing. Vector Marketing trains and coordinates the activities of Cutco’s direct sales force, comprised predominantly of a national network of college students who sell the products through in-home personal demonstrations. All Vector Marketing sales representatives participate in a training program that teaches them a wide range of skills related to sales and entrepreneurialism. Vector Marketing trains more than 40,000 students each year.

The Mountain/Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers is a regional organization that works with college career offices and corporations to promote ethical standards in the workforce and to be a resource for professional training and development. There are more than 600 members in the MPACE.

“I feel honored to receive this award from MPACE,” said Barr. “I have benefited personally and professionally from my involvement with the organization. Vector Marketing has always been dedicated to helping college students develop the business skills they will need to succeed in their future careers, and I can think of no better organization than the EACE to partner with toward this goal.”

“Cady has been a valuable asset to the Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers,” said Mau. “She has consistently supported regional networking events and workshops. As a volunteer organization, MPACE depends on motivated and dependable members such as Cady. It was with great appreciation that we presented her the 2008 Most Valuable Person Award for an employer member.”