One of the most appealing aspects of a career in Conference and Event Planning is the diversity of responsibilities and the opportunity to flex the creative muscles.
Planners meet with trade and professional associations to promote and discuss conference, convention and trade show services. They may also meet with sponsors to discuss the possibility of backing an event, or sit down with organizing committees to plan the scope, format and theme of an event.
Planners need to set a budget to cover the expenses related to an event they are organizing. This can include such things as transportation and accommodations for guests, renting facilities for the event, catering, displays, printing of promotional items, audio-visual personnel and rentals and more. Planners must then monitor expenses carefully to stay within that budget. Planners must remain in contact with their clients to update them on the progress of the planning, having event-related expenses and products approved, and so much more. Planners also market and promote events, negotiate contracts for services, maintain financial records, send invoices and manage payments. It’s a demanding and fast-paced career.
If this sounds like the excitement you’re looking for in a career, contact us for more information. We’ll show you how quickly this rewarding career could be yours!
Because of the fast pace of the job and the many different duties undertaken, the Conference and Event Planners must possess a number of important skills and personal attributes, including:
- Stress management is crucial
- Superior management, organizational and marketing skills
- Superior problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- A good grasp of commonly-used software, Internet and e-mail programs
- Good interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Diplomacy, flexibility and patience
- An understanding of social media (Facebook, Twitter) is a bonus
- Ability to take charge and yet still work within a team
If you know you have what it takes, contact us for more information. We’ll guide you through the enrollment process and ensure that you have everything you need to get yourself job-ready and employed in under a year!
Graduates from our Conference and Career Planning program find employment in a number of industries, including:
- Self-employment in conference or event planning
- Tourism and trade industries
- Convention and conference centres
- Professional associations
- Event-planning companies
- Trade associations
- And many more!
With classes starting every week, you can be on your way to a career and financial independence sooner than you think.
In only 50 Weeks, you can graduate and start an exciting career as a Conference and Event. Contact Academy of Learning Career College Brampton Campus for more information on becoming a Conference and Event Planner and learn about which of our many financial assistance options will work best for you. A new direction starts now!
