About Us

Delivering Quality, Revealing Excellence

SeaCrest Company provides expertise in certification program accreditation, marketing and communications, certification program management, policy and procedure development, organizational structure, and membership/stakeholder relations. SeaCrest’s primary focus is helping organizations strengthen their certification programs and achieve accreditation.

Our team uses their unmatched expertise and insight into accreditation for certifying agencies to benefit their clients. Accreditation from an objective, third party has become increasingly important as certifying and governmental agencies seek to protect the public and ensure their programs meet quality standards of practice.

Our consultants use the SeaCrest core values of quality, professionalism, and efficiency to deliver tangible results. The SeaCrest approach is based on providing expert guidance, innovative management techniques, and customized solutions for organizations seeking our services.

Mission

SeaCrest provides expert guidance and customized solutions to organizations seeking to strengthen their certification programs through third-party accreditation, effective marketing and communication, and efficient certification program management.

Vision

SeaCrest will be the leader in providing solutions for organizations seeking to improve their programs, maximize resources, increase efficiency, and enhance performance with a focus on certification.

Experience

SeaCrest's principal partners, Janice Moore and Cynthia Allen, have more than 15 years of experience in the professional certification and accreditation industries.

Janice Moore

Janice Moore brings more than ten years of association management and 17 years of project management expertise to SeaCrest’s clients. She most recently served as the Associate Director for the National Organization for Competency Assurance and as primary staff liaison to NOCA’s accrediting body, the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). She is an expert in the accreditation of certification programs and has been instrumental in the development and implementation of strategic plans, membership programs, annual conferences, and other association programs.

Prior to joining the association industry, Janice was an administrative coordinator with the Eliada Homes & Services for Children & Families in North Carolina where she recruited and screened potential employees; provided therapeutic crisis intervention training; assisted in program development; developed and implemented organizational systems; designed and produced brochures and flyers to advertise program and training events; and more. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in accounting.

Janice’s focus at SeaCrest is working with certifying agencies to achieve accreditation for their credentialing programs, partnering with SeaCrest’s psychometric consultants to provide expert advice, managing projects, conducting organizational audits to improve programs, and managing client relations.

Cynthia Allen, MA

Cynthia Allen has worked in the association management industry for more than eight years. She began her career at SmithBucklin Corporation and focused on developing and implementing marketing and communications plans for associations varying in size, scope, and mission including the National Organization for Competency Assurance, Lamaze International, and the American Society of Nephrology. Since then, she has expanded her professional portfolio to include strategic plan development, public relations, operational and budget management, conference planning, educational program development, and more. Most recently, she served as the Communications Manager for the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). In that role she increased member communications, served as liaison to volunteer leaders, and worked to improve staff efficiency and expand member resources.

As a Communications Consultant, she has worked with associations to re-write Web site copy, draft and implement communication plans, develop marketing collateral, and pitch and write articles on technical industry issues. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and Master's Degree in Journalism.

Cynthia’s focus at SeaCrest is to provide experienced project management, serve as a marketing consultant for programs and activities, manage client relations, conduct organizational and program audits to improve efficiency, provide innovative solutions, and ensure client expectations are met.

Clients & Testimonials

Clients

Testimonials

"SeaCrest’s principals, Cynthia Allen and Janice Moore, have worked in senior positions with the National Organization of Competency Assurance (NOCA) and their accrediting arm the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Cynthia and Janice are experts in the NCCA accreditation process and how to develop programs that are consistent with those standards. That expertise combined with their experience in association management brings a unique perspective to the certification program development process. In addition to being experts in the field, they are professional, responsive and perform high quality work."

-Shannon Carter, Chief Executive Officer, Competency & Credentialing Institute

"I chose to work with SeaCrest because of the many years experience shared by the Executive Team. The team is talented and is comprised of very knowledgeable experts in their respective fields. The work was well done, efficient and thorough. It took only 4 days to get a response – this was an unbelievably short period (this was much appreciated). In addition, Janice Moore took additional time to review her comments with the PTCB team and provided ongoing support. I have already recommended SeaCrest to other organizations."

- Kathleen Kline, Manager, Executive Affairs, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

"SeaCrest was one of several consulting firms we contacted, and the response from SeaCrest was the most comprehensive and reasonable (cost-wise). Janice Moore was very professional, very responsive and very knowledgeable. I don't believe we could have submitted our application in a timely manner without Janice's support and assistance. I would certainly recommend them!"

-Mike Wood, Executive Director, CADDTP

"Even before we met Cynthia (and later, Janice), SeaCrest came with high recommendations. We have been pleased with Cynthia’s attention to detail, prompt follow-up, comfort with volunteer decision-making, and general positive attitude. She has consistently been responsive to CLP, Inc.’s (and my) needs: thorough in her attention to the many details associated with our program; available by phone and email; and willing to participate in group conference calls, face-to-face meetings, and remote meetings that require travel. Cynthia (SeaCrest) is well prepared to address the needs of our growing certification program, especially managing the many and conflicting wants and needs of our volunteer leadership. Cynthia is able to help our volunteers put their work in perspective relative to where our program should be functioning in its early stages."

-Vicki Hancock, Ph.D., Education Director, Licensing Executives Society (USA and Canada), Inc.

SeaCrest was very helpful in understanding the NCCA standards and what is required for the accreditation application. They provided very good guidance, direction and gracious answers to questions that gave excellent insight. The work that SeaCrest did exceeded our expectations and we are very grateful for everything they have done for our organization.

- J.Van Valkenburg, PhD, RPA, RT
CBRPA Executive Director

Core Values

Promote public protection by improving the overall performance and quality of certification programs.
Value the unique expertise and experience of each client.
Foster professional relationships founded in respect and the desire to improve the overall quality of the credentialing community.
Improve the quality and efficiency of client’s management staff and volunteer leadership through the development of customized strategies for change.