Event Planning Career Research and Resources

Peggy Slapppey Properties

Public Relations - Event Planning - Buford, GA

Develop marketing plans, evaluate target market areas, conduct competition analysis and successfully negotiate contracts for the sale new homes for top Gwinnett County builders.

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Turner Broadcastin System, Inc

Public Relations - Event Planning - Atlanta, GA

As Executive Assistant I supported our executive team of Senior Vice President, General Manager and 2 Directors, where I coordinated and performed a wide variety of administrative and management services essential to the operations of the office. These duties included management and information systems, telecommunications, budget, finance, procurement, human resources and training. Processed all departmental income and expe...

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Emory University

Public Relations - Event Planning - Atlanta, GA

Performed a wide variety of administrative services for the School of Medicine– Department of Human Genetics. Coordinated details of 17 Faculty visits in 4 months, including arrangements and logistics for international travel, top level meetings, VIP events and tours. Managed Department of Human Genetics Seminar Series. Performed Human Resources duties for the department: wrote job descriptions, posted open positions, inter...

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

The Pennsylvania State University

Public Relations - Event Planning - State College, PA

As Conference Planner for the University I developed and produced 20 programs in 24 months some with attendance of up to 400 participants. This required detailed focus from start to finish of each event, on various details such as budget, finance, procurement, funding, logistics and contract proposals. Coordinated with faculty to determine program outlines, developed budgets, identified and negotiated fees with speakers. Re...

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Public Relations - Event Planning - Atlanta, GA

Represented the office: acted as media relations liaison, working with reporters, consultants and the public. Wrote and edited correspondence, news releases and brochures. Managed all aspects of office operations, including property, space, records and files, printing and graphics, mail, travel, and office equipment. Finance responsibilities included making projections and adherence to $500,000 operating budget. Created det...

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Sierra Club California

Public Relations - Event Planning - Sacramento, CA

·Oversee all aspects of office operations, including tracking income and expenditures for $250,000 operating budget ·Hire, supervise and conduct performance reviews for front office staff ·Negotiate contractual agreements with vendors ·Purchase hardware/software, equipment, furniture and supplies ·Create database for donor management

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Good Taste Events

Public Relations - Event Planning - Edmonds, WA

As the owner of this full service event planning company, we are responsible for every aspects (and then some!), of planning events across the globe. From a Safari in South Africa, to an intimate board meeting for 11, to a celebrity event in Amsterdam for 5,000 guests... we never say 'never' at Good Taste Events. We pride ourselves on our quality, unmatched customer service, and meticulous attention to detail - and have e...

Avg. Salary: $55,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Pennington & Associates

Public Relations - Event Planning - Issaquah, WA

Responsible for all meeting and event planning needs for wide variety of corporate clients, and all VIP handling. Company went out of business.

Avg. Salary: $55,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Society Expeditions

Public Relations - Event Planning - Seattle, WA

Created unique and exciting agenda for a small expedition cruise ship, which sailed year round throughout the Pacific Ocean. Greeted all guests when boat arrived at various islands, arranged for school children to greet ship with singing, conch shells, arranged unique tours such as visiting the Mudmen of Papau New Guinea; tango shows in Buenos Aeries; diving expeditions, birding trips, etc. Company went out of business.

Avg. Salary: $55,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Ingram Micro

Public Relations - Event Planning - Santa Ana, CA

Started in December 1995 as an Account Manager for Intelligence Electronics. Company was purchased in 1996 by Ingram Micro where I was given a promotion to Enterprise Development Manager and relocated to their home office in Orange County, CA. Responsible for high revenue client and unique and complex computer configuration for all purchased hardware and software. Gave tours of state-of-the-art warehouse in Memphis, TN. ...

Avg. Salary: $55,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available