Event Planner
Transcript: Job Description: -Meet with clients to determine their needs and visions in their meeting or event, plan/ scope the event, time, location and cost. Then coordinate event services like rooms, transportation, and food service Number of Years For School -Although a college degree is not required, many employers prefer applicants who have some type of associates and some work experience. Schools/Companies in Wisconsin -MATC offers a meeting and event management course. And help you become certified by the Convention Industry Council which is required for a career as an event planner. Expected Cost of School/Training -At MATC, the meeting and event management course cost $425 for one semester. With 15 credits of classes for an associated degree, it will cost $2069.90 Expected Starting Salary -The median annual wage for meeting, convention and event planner was $46,020 in May 2012. Hourly wage is $22.13 Career Opportunities -The employment change is 33%, from 2012-2022 there will be a 31,300 Advancement Opportunities -Being a team player with other event planners you will soon gain enough experience in event planning, registering guests and organizing equipment, client relations and contract negotiations can help you soon become an independent consultant Hours Expected To Work -Many meeting, convention and event planners work full time. Some require working long, irregular hours in the time leading up to a major event. Some planners may have very long work days including weekends. Travel Involved -They travel regularly to attend the events they organize and to visit meeting sites, and sometimes in exotic locations around the world. What Do You Like About This Job? -I like to help other people celebrate the most special moment in their life, wither it’s their wedding, sweet 16, quinceanera, birthday party, convention, special opening, baby showers or organizations. What Do You Not Like About This Job? -I don’t like to deal with rude or complaining clients, who don’t like what you do and try to judge everything that you do for them. Is This a Job That Your Interested In? -Yes, I am very interested in this career. I have since I was 10 years old. Event Planner By: Jenna Terrazas