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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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