I'm affectionately called "King Carny" and am in charge of managing and building all of our games and events. My typical day is very stressful and I deal with a variety of tasks throughout the day. Right now, I am focused on helping our team build our Two Bit Circus micro-amusement park in Downtown Los Angeles, which means way more games and events than I've ever had to produce.
CAREER
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$49,470
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+17.8% (much faster than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Do
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
Other Job Titles Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners May Have
Conference Planning Manager, Conference Services Manager, Convention Services Manager (CSM), Events Manager
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
I start my day by checking my emails and answering phone calls. Then I check in with my existing clients. It's my job to plan and create an experience for these clients. They'll come to me with an idea and then I make it happen. For example, a client may tell me they want to create a production for 500 sales people with the goal of motivating them to sell more product. It's then my job to figure out how to do that with video, lighting, and audio.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
- Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
- Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
- Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
- Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (41%)
Bachelor's degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management,...
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
So much patience!
One of the most important things you can learn is how to work well in a team. Working on interpersonal communication skills is a great way to build that quality.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Middle School Students
Participate in extracurricular activities. That's a great way to learn how to communicate and work with your peers. It's also a good way to explore different interests and help you determine what you actually like to do.
High School Students
College Students
Everyone
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