THE LIFE OF AN EVENT MANAGER

Anyone interested in becoming an event manager should begin by understanding that it is not party planning. This is the case whether you're a better planner in either social events or corporate events. The final program may appear as if profession is about throwing great parties, but the event planning professional focuses on the rationale or goal of having an event, and whether it is achieved.

The success of an event is all about planning starts from day 1, which is meeting with the client who has offer you the job to understand what the event is all about, the budget, target populations, the purpose of the event (aim and objectives) for which this event will impact on the participants.
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quoteThe event manager creates programs that address the purpose, message or impression that their organization or client is trying to communicate and he can adjust to the taste of the client

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Event planners work long and non-traditional hours to plan and execute all details related to a variety of meeting formats including social and corporate events E.g seminars, conferences, trade shows, executive meetings, dinners, talent shows, conventions, and other programs.

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boldDEVELOPED SKILLS

• itemOrganization and time management

• itemVerbal and written communications

• itemSelf-starter and team player

• itemmeeting with vendors

• itemProject management and multitasking

• itemDetail and deadline orientation

• itemmanaging pressure

• itemNegotiation

• itemBudget management

• itemStaff (team) management

• itemMarketing and public

• itemrelations(publicity, social media strategist)

• itemInterpersonal skills with all levels of management
  

quoteBased on experience most people who pursue a career in event planning come from a variety of professions and academic background like hospitality management, business administration, marketing, public relations, or communications. However, many successful planners begin in other professions, administrative roles that include meeting, seminar planning responsibilities.

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SKILLS OF AN EVENT PLANNER

You don't need a background or special skills in event planning to get started, but the qualities of a good event planner can include:

• itemOrganization

• itemFlexibility

• itemCreativity

• itemBudgeting

• itemBusiness Acumen

• itemCustomer relationship

• itemMulti-tasking and thinking on your feet

• itemCommunication and,

• itemTime management

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