Event Planning Career Research and Resources

American Heart Association National Center

Public Relations - Event Planning - Dallas, TX

Managed the design, production, implementation, tracking and evaluation of national and local grass-roots revenue generating events and marketing promotions.

Avg. Salary: $96,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

RGB Communications

Public Relations - Event Planning - London, Outside United States

Social Development Consultant: Ontario & British Columbia, 1989-Present Consultant for the not-for-profit sector in Ontario and British Columbia with respect to needs analysis, program design and implementation, management; personnel supervision, volunteer program development, marketing and promotions, fund development, event co-ordination, strategic planning, and program evaluation. Successfully completed short- and long...

Avg. Salary: $75,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Mount Mercy University

Public Relations - Event Planning - Cedar Rapids, IA

• Schedule, plan, and oversee events to ensure consistent, high quality service throughout the pre-event, event and post-event phases of all events on campus and at the President’s House. • Coordinate details with the appropriate departments to ensure each event is successful. • Work with outside groups interested in hosting events on campus. • Develop and oversee policies for events on campus and rental of campus spac...

Avg. Salary: $50,772   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Marriott Hotel

Public Relations - Event Planning - Coralville, IA

• Coordinated and communicated verbally and in writing with internal and external customers regarding event details. • Prepared all event documentation and coordinated with Sales, hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of hotel events. • Managed group room blocks and meeting space as assigned.

Avg. Salary: $50,772   ·    Company Rank: 3.0 out of 5

American College of Surgeons

Public Relations - Event Planning - Chicago, IL

Senior Meeting Planner: April 2004 – August 2007 Meetings & Social Program Coordinator: March 2001 – April 2004 • Handled the complete management of meeting service activities for assigned ACS and medical society clients, including monitoring of financial liabilities; negotiation of contracts; promotion; and management of on-site services. • Built and maintained relationships with vendors, suppliers, customers, staff a...

Avg. Salary: $50,772   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Public Relations - Event Planning - Various Cities - Chicago, Toledo, and Salt Lake, IL

Chicago, Illinois, January 2000 – March 2001 Toledo, Ohio, November 1998 – December 1999 Salt Lake City, Utah, July 1997 – November 1998 • Coordinated details with assigned groups, including site inspections, BEOs, room blocks, and pre-, post-meetings. • Managed meeting space to ensure maximum utilization to increase food, beverage and meeting room rental revenue. • Worked with various departments within the hotel to m...

Avg. Salary: $50,772   ·    Company Rank: 4.0 out of 5

Colin Cowie Lifestyle

Public Relations - Event Planning - Los Angeles, CA

Avg. Salary: $150,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events

Public Relations - Event Planning - Los Angeles, CA

Book 1.6 mil annual events and produce all catering menus and event related client needs (secure venue, tenting, decor, rentals, flowers, entertainment, etc.) and then manage the event day of.

Avg. Salary: $150,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

House of Blues - Sunset Strip

Public Relations - Event Planning - Los Angeles, CA

Avg. Salary: $150,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

ALSTOM Power

Public Relations - Event Planning -

External communication - Change management to empower countries (process & tools)

Avg. Salary: $85,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available