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Topic: Special Event Planning
| Author | Message |
| h2o_20 | Posted – 4/10/2008 9:47:44 PM | show profile Has anyone worked as an event planner? How did you like it? Did you work for a hotel, PR firm or corporate? |
| DHernandez | Posted – 4/11/2008 3:50:50 AM | show profile Yes. It was OK. For a city. |
| wineaux | Posted – 4/13/2008 5:54:48 PM | show profile I worked for a non-profit that had a theatre and a variety of rooms and grounds they rented and used for community-related and private events. I enjoyed the time I was there, but the larger events could be very stressful, because smaller non-profits like the one I worked for are notoriously understaffed. I found myself often scurrying and getting by on ever so little, but it was exhilerating once a long-planned event turned into a successful venture. |
| Book_Foodie | Posted – 4/22/2008 12:32:54 PM | show profile | email poster Event planning reflection I worked as an event planner for a non-profit, and then as a PR practitioner, I worked events in the entertainment, sports, and education sectors. I enjoyed the multi-tasking involved and execution of the events. The challenge, of course, was the troubleshooting on the spur of the moment when vendors, volunteers, speakers, etc. just didn't do what you expected. Then again, as PR pros, that's our job I guess. |
| cori | Posted – 4/22/2008 12:57:30 PM | show profile Special Events I worked in special events for an entertainment firm for several years before starting my own firm in L.A. sixl years ago. I loved the work -- even the major headaches that often come crashing down at the most crucial moments. You have to be able to multi-task, play hardball with vendors and accomodate the demands of some pretty picky clients. The pay-off comes when an event is well received by the attendees and the clients. Making sure your clients actually enjoy themselves at parties/events is one of the toughest parts of the job. Well worth the efforts, though. Any and everything can go wrong at the last moment and you need to prepared for every possible snafu. It takes a special ability to roll with the punches and still make things happen so don't even think of entering this profession if you are not highly organized and efficient. The creative aspects of the job are also necessary and were really the most wonderful aspects of every job. I branched out the last two years I was in business and started planning a few weddings, as well. Major fun since the brides I worked with were easy going and sweet. I doubt if I could have enjoyed the jobs so much if I was working for any Bridzillas. I sold my business 18 months ago and miss it tremendously. However, I now have more time to write and do freelance PR, which isn't as much fun, but a good way to pay the bills. Some event planners can be real bitches to work for, but I was always fortunate to have some special mentors who helped me learn the ropes. In turn, I really wanted any and everyone who worked for me to flourish in the chaotic environment and have fun. |
