Events Planner

Off & Onsite Event Logistics: Considers Venue, Capacity, Service, Audio Visual and Food & Beverage to select the best location for Meetings & Events. Provides detailed logistical information to the selected venue(s) for appropriate cost estimates and proposals. Negotiates with venue(s) to obtain services within the client budget.

Off & Onsite Catering Determination: Assist requesters in the decision process of selecting Food and Beverages for off-site events through suggestive selling.

AV Confirmation: Uses probing questions to determine Audiovisual (AV) needs for events. Communicates this information to service providers.

Additional Service Determination: Facilitates requests for miscellaneous services (e.g. decorations, entertainment, meeting materials, signage, meeting activities, transportation, hotel accommodations.), and manages all logistical coordination of these details.

Communication: Communicates and confirms all meeting details to host and/or requester, as well as to Service Providers prior to day of meeting. Maintain accurate and complete records utilizing the OSEM (Off-Site Event Management) database used by all off-site event planners globally. Manages changes to meetings as they occur, and reconfirms details as necessary. Determines need for accelerated levels of communication via use of resumes or by conducting pre cons with selected venues operational staff. Promptly answers incoming phone calls and responds to voice mails and electronic mail within 48 hours. Attends all off-site event planning team meetings.

Event Execution: Acts as a liaison between host and/or requester and service providers to assure the achievement of guest expectations. Event Planners will monitor offsite complex and VIP events based on size and degree of details.

Tracking/ Reports: Report monthly SLA data.

On-Site Event Coordination Back Up: Coordinate Off Site Events related to On-site Events as needed by On-Site Team (e.g. private dinner reservations, hotel accommodations, outings, etc.)

Managing Event Budget: Manage the budget for the requester’s event. Ensure valid project number prior to processing order. Keep the customer apprised of any financial issues encountered in the planning and execution stages. Processes invoices or reconciles charges following the completion of the meeting or event.

Teamwork/Expectations:

Respond to internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.

Part of a positive working environment by maintaining a professional, friendly, and respectful attitude. Maintain a "teamwork philosophy" by contributing equally, taking initiative, provide support, following through on tasks, and communicating openly and honestly.