Career Discovery Ladder | Event Planner

Event Planner Careers at a glance:

Have you ever been to a party that you'll remember forever? More than likely that party had the help of an Event Planner. Now we all know Mom and Dad can sometimes make pretty good Event Planners but being an Event Planner is actually a major career and segment in the hospitality industry.

Event Planners are responsible for many different aspects of an event, ranging from choosing the location, to arranging transportation and even sometimes selecting the right band or DJ. Event Planners face new challenges everyday and most will tell you "there's never a dull moment". Event Planners are creative managers and fast-paced problem solvers and there's never been more of a demand for them.

Actually, employment of Event Planners is expected to grow 16 percent between 2008 and 2018, which is faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Event Planning and Management classrooms are filling up at colleges and universities around the country, so what are you waiting for? Check out this Event Planner Career Discovery Ladder!

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Event Director

Congratulations, you've made it to the top. This last step in the Event Planner Career Ladder highlights Randi Weinstein, Director of Events for the annual Charleston Wine and Food Festival; one of the top five food and wine festivals in the U.S. As you will see, Randi is an extremely talented event planner. Juggling 90+ events a year, Randi is excited to share highlights about her job and some of her everyday responsibilities. Check it out!

Congratulations! You have completed the Event Planner Career Ladder!

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Wedding Planner

Wedding Planner's have a big job on their shoulders, making sure the bride and groom's special day goes off perfectly. Wedding Planners are responsible for booking event spaces, coordinating catering services, arrangement of agendas and timelines, building relationships with vendors, crisis management and the list goes on and on. There's never a dull moment as a Wedding Planner. Check out the video to find out more!

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Hotel Event Manager

ProStart has prepared you for a rewarding career as an Event Planner. As you know, a career ladder can be different for everyone depending on their education and on the job experiences. Internships are a great way to get your foot in the door in this exciting career. Let's talk with Younesse about his job as a Hotel Event Manager and how he got where he is today and where he hopes his career ladder will take him!

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Private Dining Coordinator

Let your food and beverage knowledge shine as a Private Dining Coordinator! Private Dining Coordinators are responsible for event planning within a restaurant(s), usually in a private dining room or event space. Private Dining Coordinators are likely drawn to this position because of their extensive knowledge of foodservice operations and dining room management. Check out Lindsay's video to hear how exciting her position is as a Private Dining Coordinator.

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The ProStart classroom is an excellent way to explore careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Some students may want to pursue a career in the lodging/hotel industry focusing more on customer service and guest satisfaction and others may pursue the event planning side of the hospitality industry. Let's explore the career path for an Event Planner. Take a look at Anna as she tells you about her high school experience and how its helping her get to the next steps in the career ladder

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Event Director

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Wedding Planner

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Hotel Event Manager

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