Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners
Description : Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
JobTitles : Convention Services Manager (CSM), Conference Planning Manager, Conference Services Manager, Catering Manager, Events Manager, Conference Planner, Director of Conference Services, Conference Manager, Director of Events, Event Manager
Tasks:
- Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
- Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
- Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
- Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
- Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
- Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
- Review event bills for accuracy, and approve payment.
- Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.
- Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
- Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.