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Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners

SOC 13-1121.00

Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.

Zone 4 Business and Financial Operations

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

3.9

Social Perceptiveness

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Service Orientation

3.9

Time Management

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.3

English Language

4.2

Communications and Media

3.7

Clerical

3.5

Administration and Management

3.4

Computers and Electronics

3.3

Public Safety and Security

3.1

Law and Government

3.0

Key Tasks

1Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.

2Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.

3Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.

4Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.

5Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.

Also Known As

Catering and Convention Services Manager Catering Coordinator Catering Director Certified Meeting Professional Conference Manager Conference Organizer Conference Planner Conference Planning Manager Conference Producer Conference Reservationist