Event Planner - Corporate Marketing

Responsibilities

• Manages event process from start to finish.
• Facilitates and organizes event details to include site selection, platform (virtual), catering, entertainment, transportation, décor, audio-visual equipment, and other operational logistics as needed.
• Sets realistic timeframes for creation and proof of documents to meet event roll-out dates, and ensures invitations and/or emails are deployed timely to meet event deadlines.
• Collaborates with internal departments and external partners to identify and/or clarify the objectives of the event to include discussion regarding budget, agenda, best practices, and overall event expectations.
• Strategizes various location/format options for the stakeholders to choose from to provide the most optimal and memorable experiences for the attendees and participants within the allocated budget.
• Assembles event assets– registration/rooming lists, badges and/or name tags, artwork supporting the event, print materials, and any other items/signage required for the event.
• Attends events (virtual and in-person) to ensure the attendee's expectations are met and coordinates last-minute modifications with external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Event Planning, Marketing or Business with min 3 years related experience.
• Basic computer knowledge with ability to operate keyboard for data entry.
• Attention to detail in composing, keying, and proofing professional business materials.
• Negotiation skills with ability to secure best purchasing agreement for the company.
• Demonstrates excellent process and project management skills to flawlessly execute events.
• Well versed in event planning and hospitality logistics.
• Adaptable with ability to switch tasks based on shifting priorities.
• Articulate with ability to express oneself clearly and professionally in written and oral communication.
• Creative with ability to develop original solutions to problems.
• Detail oriented with item by item focus, meticulous attention to detail with ability to proofread for accuracy.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to work well with all levels of the organization.
• Judgment with ability to formulate opinions, compare and decide with good sense.
• Perceptive with ability to understand the needs and values of others.
• Good listening skills with ability to receive information completely and understand what is being said.