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Coordinate activities of staff and convention personnel to make arrangements for group meetings and conventions.

Sample of reported job titles: Convention Services Manager (CSM), Conference Planning Manager, Conference Services Manager, Catering Manager, Events Manager, Conference Planner, Director of Conference Services, Conference Manager, Director of Events, Event Manager

Tasks

• Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
• Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
• Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
• Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
• Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
• Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
• Review event bills for accuracy, and approve payment.
• Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.
• Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
• Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.

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