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Event Management

Notes Quick decision making ability
Interpersonal skills
Be enthusiast
Show high spirit and passion
Team management skill
It is highly appreciated to opt career in the field of hospitality management and achieve
the fame, one is looking for, with full dignity.

Self Assessment

State whether the following statements are true or false:
11. In the present day and age, there is fewer competition to be faced by every walk of life
12. There are companies that are ever ready to walk down the risk highway and launch new
products. However, in order to ensure that the launch is actually profitable, there is a lot
of planning that needs to put in.
13. The launch is just about placing the product in the market, but also announcing it in an
alluring manner to the consumers.
14. Conference event management exclude those that are held at a global level.
15. Essentially, there are forum for sharing all aspects of the represented community in the
working arena.

Case Study Conference and Events centre Manager: Amelia

hen I saw an advert for the position of conference and events manager, I thought
why not apply for it. I knew I wanted a career within this sector that furthered
Wmy organizational and management skills and this opportunity seemed perfect.
Firstly, I visited the conference centre to give me an idea of what kind of place I would be
working in. This visit also gave me the opportunity to ask about the position, helping me
to learn more about the role. I think this was a really positive step, as it showed the
employer I was interested and able to take the initiative. After sending in my application
and a rigorous interview, I was offered the job.

My role involves managing all staff, generally make sure everything is running smoothly
and ensuring my customers are happy. A lot of the tasks I get involved in are emergencies,
such as last minute bookings/cancellations/double bookings, etc.! I am in direct contact
with our clients and contractors, and therefore have to work hard to develop good ongoing
relationships.
I find the most enjoyable part of my job is the variety; after all, no two events are ever the
same! I also benefit from being a part of a great team, without whom my job would be a
lot more difficult. The down sides are that I have to do a lot of chasing up and nagging - I
hate this, but I have strict deadlines to stick to so it must be done.
My time at university was invaluable, and although my degree subject was by no means
necessary or a prerequisite for my current job, the skills I developed have helped me
greatly in my career.
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