Public Events Coordinator
Introduction What is a Public Events Coordinator? General Information about the Field Interview with Robert Dirda from Six Flags Overview of Specific Careers in the Field
General Information Customer Input and Satisfaction Planning Strategies Details, Details, Details!!!
Customer Input and Satisfaction Meet with client Introduce company profile and mission statement Give recommendations Seal the relationship with a contract
Planning Strategies Finalize ideas Create an events timeline Create budget and list of fees Outline any programs, invitations, etc. Begin to create invoices
Details, Details, Details!!! Events budget Fees budget Catering Entertainment Insurance Miscellaneous
Interview with Robert Dirda Job title Manager of Food Service/Catering Administration & Accommodation Work background Seven Springs (Practicum) Marriot Funtime/Six Flags
Education Background Earned degree from the School of Hospitality Management Member of the KSU Hospitality Advisory Board Member of the KSU Alumni Association
Educational Requirements Four year degree Practical work experience Internship (Practicum) Suggestions Writing courses Examples Oral discourse courses Hotel/Restaurant courses Business courses Time management courses
Step by Step Process for a Catered Event Sales team distributes events schedule Contact group coordinator Establish menu Get attendance confirmation Can range between 75 and 10,000 people Event day implementation Bill group for services Follow-up Customer service survey Telephone call
Words of Wisdom Be prepared for: Must: Long hours Unusual hours Hard Work Must: Be a strong communicator Persevere Be dedicated
Internship Opportunities at Six Flags Some internships that are offered: Food Service Sales Marketing Accounting Public Relations Human Resources For more information, visit: http://www.sixflags.com
Overview of Specific Careers Funeral Director Beauty Pageant Associate Producer Special Events Coordinator Wedding Consultant
Funeral Director Work description Working conditions Personal characteristics Education and training Job outlook Salary range
Beauty Pageant Associate Producer Work description Working conditions Personal characteristics Education and training Job outlook Salary range
Special Events Coordinator Work description Working conditions Personal characteristics Education and training Job outlook Salary range
Wedding Consultant Work description Working conditions Personal characteristics Education and training Job outlook Salary range
Conclusion Recap For more information… Visit the KSU Career Library in the Michael Schwartz Center, Or, Log onto: http://www.monster.com http://www.hotjobs.com http://www.careerboard.com