Speaker: Doug Allen, CRM - Organization: Global360 - This session will provide information on the core capabilities of Records and Information Managers—what employers ideally look for, what RIM professionals ideally provide.  Additional discussion regarding potential gaps in an employer’s knowledge and in a RIM professional’s competencies will be reviewed.  This session will next turn to the RIM Competencies developed by ARMA International and the newly available self assessment tool.  Session participants will learn more about the different levels of competency and the domain in which RIM professionals should have knowledge and experience.  1-Ability to determine what RIM Professionals’ competencies include 2-Ability to determine what education a RIM Professional’s Employer needs for education 3-An understanding of the Competencies for Records and Information Managers 4-Knowledge of the Self Assessment Tool for RIM Competencies.