1. Public Events Coordinator

2. 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

3. General Information Customer Input and Satisfaction
Planning Strategies
Details, Details, Details!!!

4. Customer Input and Satisfaction
Meet with client
Introduce company profile and mission statement
Give recommendations
Seal the relationship with a contract

5. Planning Strategies Finalize ideas Create an events timeline
Create budget and list of fees
Outline any programs, invitations, etc.
Begin to create invoices

6. Details, Details, Details!!!
Events budget
Fees budget
Catering
Entertainment
Insurance
Miscellaneous

7. Interview with Robert Dirda
Job title
Manager of Food Service/Catering Administration & Accommodation
Work background
Seven Springs (Practicum)
Marriot
Funtime/Six Flags

8. Education Background
Earned degree from the School of Hospitality Management
Member of the KSU Hospitality Advisory Board
Member of the KSU Alumni Association

9. 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

10. 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

11. Words of Wisdom Be prepared for: Must: Long hours Unusual hours
Hard Work
Must:
Be a strong communicator
Persevere
Be dedicated

12. Internship Opportunities at Six Flags
Some internships that are offered:
Food Service
Sales
Marketing
Accounting
Public Relations
Human Resources
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13. Overview of Specific Careers
Funeral Director
Beauty Pageant Associate Producer
Special Events Coordinator
Wedding Consultant

14. Funeral Director Work description Working conditions
Personal characteristics
Education and training
Job outlook
Salary range

15. Beauty Pageant Associate Producer
Work description
Working conditions
Personal characteristics
Education and training
Job outlook
Salary range

16. Special Events Coordinator
Work description
Working conditions
Personal characteristics
Education and training
Job outlook
Salary range

17. Wedding Consultant Work description Working conditions
Personal characteristics
Education and training
Job outlook
Salary range

18. Conclusion Recap For more information…
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