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Explain the role of an event manager
List skills and competencies that an event manager must develop

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Clients, bosses, financiers, and a host of others who may have a stake in the event

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Information
Gathering
Concept
Development
Planning
Coordinating
Evaluation

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Catering manager
Conference manager
Director of events
Event coordinator
Conference planner
Conference planning manager
Conference services manager
Convention services manager
Director of conference services
Event producer
Meeting professional
Special event director

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Meet clients to determine objectives and requirements for the planned event
Plan and develop programs, itineraries, budgets, and services according to the client’s requirements
Coordinate with the organizing committee and sponsors to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress
Draft specifications and select suppliers for events requirements such as venue, accommodation, transportation, facilities, and equipment, catering, signage, displays, printing, event security, entertainment, and other special needs
Monitor event activities to ensure conformity to plan, compliance with venue regulations and local laws, and resolution of any problem
Check event bills for accuracy, and approve payment.

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Process in planning, staging and evaluating an event
Principles and processes for providing customer services
Administrative and clerical procedures and systems
Marketing strategy and tactics
Business and management principles

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Interview the head of the special events or events management department of a hotel.
Ask about their new scope of work, and their services now vary from that of their previous banquet department.

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2. Search the Internet for job descriptions for the following event management positions:
Catering director
Convention service manager
Festival committee chairman
Political campaign manager
Bazaar manager
Wedding planner
Fund-raising event manager
University event manager
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Compare and contrast job summaries for these positions. Which job responsibility is common for all? How do these positions differ?
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What background and experience are typically