special events planner
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Number of participants: 10-49 participants. 50-99 participants. 100-199 participants. Tasks: Promote conference and meeting services or special events. Prepare, present and manage budgets. Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services. Co-ordinate media services. Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events. Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services. Research and design special events programs. Manage Event Logistics. Schedule and oversee rehearsals. Plan coverage of upcoming events and assign work accordingly. Identify and solicit potential clients. Assess client's needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services. Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers. Advise clients on the selection of wedding gowns, floral arrangements, banquet facilities, wedding invitations and other items related to weddings. Schedule events, programs and activities. Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets. Supervision: 11-15 people. More than 20 people. Staff in various areas of responsibility. Computer and technology knowledge: Google Docs. MS Office. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Word. Area of work experience: Business. Conference and meeting planning companies. Convention centre. Hotel, motel, resort. Multi-purpose facilities. Professional association or organization. Resort. Special events. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Fast-paced environment. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Team player. Time management. Resourcefulness. Ability to multitask. Creativity. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Employment terms options: Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Health care plan. Other benefits: Transportation provided by employer.