How do they match: Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

  • Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

  • Event Manager
  • Event Assistant
  • Event Coordinator
  • Event Organizer
  • Event Planner
  • Event Planning Assistant
  • Event Specialist
  • Events Manager
  • Events Coordinator
  • Events Director
  • Events Planner
  • Events Specialist
  • Catering Manager
  • Catering and Convention Services Manager
  • Catering Sales Manager
  • Conference Manager
  • Conference Planning Manager
  • Conference Services Manager
  • Convention Manager
  • Convention Services Manager
  • Corporate Event Planner
  • Executive Meeting Manager
  • Meeting Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Special Event Assistant
  • Special Events Manager
  • Special Events Coordinator
  • Special Events Director
  • Special Events Planner

  • Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

  • Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
  • Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
  • Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
  • Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
  • Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
  • Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
  • Develop event topics and choose featured speakers.
  • Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events.
  • Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
  • Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
  • 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.
  • Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
  • Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
  • Organize registration of event participants.
  • Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.
  • Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.

  • Market products, services, or events.
  • Organize special events.