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Event Management




                    Notes          tendency to get bored in a regular "9 to 5" job, a career path as a corporate event planner might
                                   be a great fit for you.
                                   Corporate event planners are typically accountable for the entire event life cycle from start to
                                   finish which includes the concept, invitations, marketing, promotions, accommodations and
                                   menu. They also have to make quick decisions that involve the desirability and viability of
                                   event locations. Depending on how elaborate the theme is, the planning may also include hiring
                                   vendors and entertainers such as bands, magicians or comedians. Events can be small, intimate
                                   groups or they can be huge productions that include thousands of people. The corporate event
                                   planner may also be responsible for coordinating the event activities, selling sponsorships or
                                   program advertising and securing prizes for giveaways.

                                   Special Event Security

                                   Job Description: Special event security guards may patrol stadiums and other sporting event
                                   venues. Special event security guards patrol the grounds of special events venue to protect
                                   against terrorism, theft and other illegal activities. They observe special event attendees to
                                   ensure that they are abiding by the laws and rules of the venue. Special event security guards
                                   may work at sporting events, concerts, conventions, parties or other large events.
                                   Special event security guards may be stationed at various posts throughout a special event
                                   venue. Some sit at a security desk and check attendees' tickets or credentials. They may also
                                   search bags or other belongings that are brought into the venue for contraband. In some cases,
                                   they may monitor electronic surveillance equipment to ensure that no one is violating the law
                                   or rules of the venue. Other special event security guards patrol the grounds of the venue. They
                                   observe attendees, and may detain anyone who is in violation of the law or venue rules. Special
                                   event security guards must also perform crowd control, and may be required to supervise
                                   parking or direct traffic after the event is over.

                                   Self Assessment

                                   Fill in the blanks:
                                   1.  Staffing for an event is as ............................. as the event itself.
                                   2.  Adequate staffing depends on the ............................. anticipated to attend the event, and are
                                       employed to handle the multiple tasks that under-gird a successful event.
                                   3.  Event management companies bring out their team ............................. and off-site to staff
                                       every aspect of considered event.

                                   4.  An ............................. Program Manager oversees his team, ensuring every detail is carried
                                       out smoothly and successfully.
                                   5.  ............................. encompasses individuals such as servers, coat checkers, drivers, special
                                       needs assistants, valet parking attendants, customer information agents, and ticket-takers.

                                   9.4 Education and Training for Event Staff

                                   Event staff is a general term for employees who are hired to work at conferences, trade shows
                                   and other large gatherings. Event staff might include security guards, hospitality professionals
                                   and models. Promotional event staffing usually requires little or no previous experience, but
                                   conference staff companies often offer some type of quick training sessions for those who will
                                   work at an event.






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