What I Do
What Does an Event Manager Do?
As an event manager I am in charge of planning, organising, and executing all types and sizes of events, like medical congresses, business meetings, conventions, weddings, premiers, corporate events, private and company parties…
I meet with clients to assess their needs and determine the purpose of the event.
After setting an objective, I meet with organisers, vendors, and other event specialists to develop an agenda.
As an event manager I am in charge of planning, organising, and executing all types and sizes of events, like medical congresses, business meetings, conventions, weddings, premiers, corporate events, private and company parties…
I meet with clients to assess their needs and determine the purpose of the event.
After setting an objective, I meet with organisers, vendors, and other event specialists to develop an agenda.
As an event manager, I hire and supervise staff not only to check if everything is going well, but if it's going perfectly! Reserve a venue, arrange catering services, transfers… and set up other accommodations for the event. I monitor the event while it's taking place and resolve issues on site as they arise, as I always say “problems are not real problems if you provide the solution fast”.
In order to work efficiently I need to be detail-oriented and have the ability to work well within deadline restrictions. Because this job entails working closely with cast, crew, outside vendors and sponsors.
In order to work efficiently I need to be detail-oriented and have the ability to work well within deadline restrictions. Because this job entails working closely with cast, crew, outside vendors and sponsors.
My main responsibilities include:
- Development, production and delivery of projects from proposal right up to delivery.
- Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project.
- Communicating, maintaining and developing client relationships.
- Managing supplier relationships.
- Managing operational terms to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently.
- Providing leadership, motivation, direction and support to the team.
- Travelling to on site inspections and project managing events.
- Being responsible for all project budgets from start to finish.
