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Well an event planner is a great job in life, but it can get stressful at some times. If you like planning events this is a great job for you.
There are countless number of event planners in the Chicago area. I wold check Angie's List for a good recommendation from those who have used these event planners.
If one likes to plan parties, there are several places one can find listings for event planner jobs in the state of Florida. Good places to start looking include, careerbuilder, monster, indeed and simplyhired.
If you like to plan, make decisions and are good with people, then event planning may be just for you. An event planner deals with planning events like weddings, fundraisers, grand openings, ceremonies, meetings, conventions, expositions, public events, theatre productions and just about any event that can be planned. With that being said, there are a lot of people who need things planned and event planning could be the perfect career for you. According to Salary.com, the average salary for an event planner is between $47,000 and $64,000 a year. When it comes to education in this field, it is best that you have a bachelor’s degree and a few years of experience. Although a degree and experience is preferred, it is not necessary to have. An event planner has to be able to plan and negotiate with all the appropriate parties involved in the event as well as help with budgeting, amenities, accommodations and working with a supervisor. To be an event planner, you have to be able to pay attention to detail, problem solve, take orders, be creative, be punctual and very reliable. Also, it is good to have extremely high organizational skills and very good communication skills. There will be times when problems occur and an event planner will have to think quickly and creatively. Another great quality to have as an event planner is to be able to multitask. People in this profession will frequently have more than one task to do at a time so being able to work under stress is also beneficial. If you are interested in planning business conferences and conventions, it is necessary to be able to plan hotel accommodations, meals, travel plans and activities for those in attendance. If there is any equipment to set up in a conference room, then the event planner will also be in charge of planning the set up and use of equipment. If you are interested in doing wedding planning, then you will work very closely to the bride and groom and help them coordinate all of the detail of their wedding. These details can include the photographer, wedding dress, catering, cake, venue, and entertainment. The wedding planner will also be present on the day of the wedding to make sure that everything is going accordingly. There will always be events to plan, so if you are interested in event planning, it is best to start immediately and get some experience by being an assistant to a more experienced event planner.
A good planner is above all a calm and organized professional. In the busy and sometimes frantic process of planning an event, this person is an outside eye who can provide helpful perspective in any situation. He should be also the master problem-solver. Any unexpected problems should be quickly and quietly resolved by a good planner.
When hiring a corporate event planner you should make sure that they have good reviews. Read about the company online.
There are several online websites that give information about event liability insurance. Contacting an event planner is also a good way to find out if you need insurance for your fundraiser.
You do not have to take a class to become a wedding planner. Being certified does look good to your clients and may lead to you making more money.
Saves time and stress by handling all planning details Professional experience ensures smooth execution Budget control through better vendor coordination Creative ideas to make the event memorable Problem handling so issues are fixed quickly Event planners also use modern event management tools to manage registrations, schedules, and guests efficiently, making events more organized and successful.
Some want to be paid up front, but most ask for a good hefty deposit and are paid after the event. It is usually up to the Best Man to be sure the Minister, Bartender, etc., are paid off and that includes the wedding planner. Deposits are put on something "in good faith." This also covers any costs you may incur.
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No not really. Some places advertise an events planner certificate but its not a requirement, it just makes it easier cause it goes through all sorts of things from the planning end to the business end.