Event Planner

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and executing details of events which include but are not limited to: menu, décor, collateral materials, gifts, accommodations, transportation, etc. to ensure consistency, quality, cost effectiveness, and success.
• This individual will also attend events as needed. This will include evening and weekend events as needed.
• Maintain records for Catering orders, budgets, and room block information for assigned events.
• Provides updates to internal and external constituents in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.
• Training and empowering sales team members to exercise good judgement to make profitable business decisions.
• Communicate all appropriate information to team leaders and managers via the established communication standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Formal Education Bachelor’s Degree or two years of equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in event management.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal, listening and writing).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in deadline sensitive environment.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deal with complex customer requests.
• Positive outlook and attitude.
• Must be innovative, pro-active and reliable.
• Strong knowledge of event planning and relationship management required.
• PC Hardware and software packages, S&C software, PMS software knowledge.