Convention Services/Events Staff Career Research and Resources

Cushman & Wakefield at Sun Microsystems

Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant - Convention Services/Events Staff - Santa Clara, CA

Oversaw day-to-day operations, maintained quality of 3 historical buildings, conducted site visits with Sun and city (of Santa Clara) clients. Worked with high profile executives to oversee meetings that required attention to detail. Scheduled staff to ensure appropriate coverage.

Avg. Salary: $100,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Benchmark Hospitality at Sun Microsystems

Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant - Convention Services/Events Staff - Santa Clara, CA

Set up and administered customized Delphi booking system to manage event booking process which included room and A/V set up, Conference Event Orders, food and beverage and client contact information. Coordinated city events; acted as Manager on Duty during events.

Avg. Salary: $100,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Chaminade at Santa Cruz, Benchmark Management

Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant - Convention Services/Events Staff - Santa Cruz, CA

Worked with clients to coordinate half-day to 5-day programs. Obtained rooming lists, billing information, meeting room and A/V requirements, disseminated details to internal departments. Generated additional revenue by up selling off-site activities, private food and beverage. Managed client meetings on site.

Avg. Salary: $100,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Chandler McCloud Temping Agency

Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant - Convention Services/Events Staff - Sydney, Outside United States

Maintained full responsibility for administrative and clerical support duties. Streamlined daily processes and increased productivity

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

University of New South Wales

Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant - Convention Services/Events Staff - Sydney, Outside United States

Delivered superior level of service to a diverse clientele. Handled membership services duties. Created reports and PowerPoint presentations for management, which aided in decision-making.

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

Hillsong Convention Centre

Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant - Convention Services/Events Staff - Sydney, Outside United States

Maintained accountability for promotion, advertising, bookings, administration, and event management for all external hires. Introduced new networking and marketing strategies to ensure maximum return on investment.

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

Willoughby City Council

Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant - Convention Services/Events Staff - Sydney, Outside United States

Led efforts to book sports grounds within the Willoughby City Council. Executed administrative and clerical duties including data entry, invoicing, and debt collection. This was a maternity eave position.

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

Australian Football League

Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant - Convention Services/Events Staff - Sydney, Outside United States

Handled all aspects of event management from inception through completion. Executed public relations and customer service initiatives. Launched programs for the school-aged market that met the school curriculum requirements. Directed operations management involving school programs. Administered the government sponsorship grant and assisted the CEO Major Projects and Events. Mediated, implemented, and organized the Healthy ...

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

Boston Scientific

Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant - Convention Services/Events Staff - Irvine, CA

• Coordinated and managed nationwide conferences for up to 125 attendees • Arranged all aspects of meeting logistics, hotel arrangements, transportation and registration • Strategically managed $350K per conference budget while executing marketing plans and maintaining customer relations • Saved company $25K by developing and designing conference marketing materials • Evaluated the effectiveness of programs by soliciting a...

Avg. Salary: $47,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Cookie Lee

Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant - Convention Services/Events Staff - Irvine, CA

• Identified cost savings of materials by running best methods and materials • Integrated a web-based traffic system to streamline budgets control and timeline management • Worked cross-functionally between departments to execute project objectives seamlessly

Avg. Salary: $47,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available