Event Planner

Job Title: Event Planner... Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Event Planner to help manage domestic and international events from start to finish. Maintain event-specific budget and reconcile all transactions accordingly • Manage aspects of food and beverage, audio-visual, wired/wireless connectivity, and all other logistics necessary for a successful meeting • Create and manage attendee list, registration, and hotel rooming lists • Manage group room blocks and meeting spaces • Manage the entire creative process from start to finish • Responsible for coordinating all event related communications • Collaboration with multiple team members, as all pieces of the meeting will touch upon each other • Manage relationships with external event vendors – including contracts and invoices • Identify operational challenges associated with an event and liaison with the main group contact and production team to develop solutions. Min Qualifications: • 3+ years of experience managing events of varying sizes, complexity, and impact • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience • Extensive experience with various software programs such as Microsoft Office, Concur, JIRA, Service Now, HelloCrowd and Cvent • Expert level written and verbal communication skills • Strong project management skills, analytical ability, both creative and strategic thinking • Comprehensive understanding, knowledge and experience of all phases of the event planning process and the ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts to all phases of the event planning process (including but not limited to contracts and budgeting). General knowledge of related disciplines • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail • Ability to balance and negotiate event needs and demands • Demonstrated capacity to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to be extremely effective and who is comfortable working in teams and independently • Proven success in executing multiple events simultaneously and using both internal and external resources • Excellent vendor and event management skills a necessity.