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Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN)
19 May 2008
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Welcome to the Hospitality and Event Planning Network, a career and relationship building newsletter network for all who work in the hospitality and event planning industries, published by Sonja Johnson. The objective of this network is to build relationships and help each other with career issues and other professional and personal challenges.
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This week’s edition includes:
*** The Short Self-Pitch (SSP)
*** Upcoming Conferences
1. Planner-Meetings & Groups; Amex Canada Inc.; Markham, ON, Canada
2. National Sales Director; Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau; Long Beach, CA
3. Event Manager; Mobile Air Conditioning Society; Lansdale, PA
4. Database Analyst; Professional Convention Management Association; Chicago, IL
5. Senior Meeting Coordinator ; BroadWater; Wheaton, IL
6. Senior Marketing Manager / Marketing Manager; Professional Convention Management Association; Chicago, IL
7. Senior Meeting Planner; American College of Surgeons; Chicago, IL
8. Director of Client Services; Keppler Speakers; Arlington, VA
9. Exhibits, Sponsorship, and Meetings Manager; International Association for Dental Research; Alexandria, VA
10. Sr. Manager, Event Registration & Strategic Attendee Tracking; Consumer Electronics Association; Arlington, VA
11. Convention Services Manager; NYC & Company; New York, NY
12. Medical Conference Director; American Physician Institute; Oak Brook, IL
13. Director, Convention and Events; International Association of Exhibitions and Events; Dallas, TX
14. Corporate Events Coordinator; SVB Financial Group; Santa Clara, CA
15. Manager, Events; Sybase, Inc.; Dublin, CA
16. Sales Manager – Corporate; MAC Meetings & Events; St. Louis, MO
17. Meeting and Event Planner; Wells Fargo Bank; San Francisco, CA
18. Account Manager/Major Accounts; USMotivation; Atlanta, GA
19. Event Registration Supervisor; Align Technology, Inc.; Santa Clara, CA
20. Conference Director; Technology Vision Group; Santa Cruz, CA
21. Exhibits And Operations; AIAA; Herndon, VA
22. Supervisor, Global Conventions Planning; Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; Fort Worth, TX
23. Convention Manager; Marguerite Casey Foundation; LA, Chicago & Birmingham
24. Meetings Planner; AAAS; Washington, DC
25. Event Marketing Manager; Comcast; Houston, TX
26. Coordinator, Conference Center; Chevron; Covington, LA
27. Fall 2008 Intern; Millennium Challenge Corporation; Washington, DC
28. Catering Assistant Manager I; ISU Dining; Ames, IA
************* The Short Self-Pitch (SSP) *********************
The HEPN offers a special feature: the Short Self-Pitch (SSP). If you are looking for a job opportunity or offer free-lance services, send a brief paragraph to
sonjahepn@comcast.net. One SSP will be included each week.
************* Upcoming Conferences *************
Do you know of an upcoming conference that the HEPN readers should be aware of? Send the details to sonjahepn@comcast.net for inclusion in the next newsletter
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1. Planner-Meetings & Groups; Amex Canada Inc.; Markham, ON, Canada
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
2. National Sales Director; Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau; Long Beach, CA
The Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (LBCVB) has an opening for a National Sales Director in our rapidly expanding Washington D.C. market. The LBCVB is searching for a seasoned sales professional looking to work with a premier, award-winning Sales and Services team. In 2007, the LBCVB won five major industry awards—the most awards won in Bureau’s history, and is looking for a highly motivated candidate to identify, solicit, sell, promote, strategize, manage and close meetings, conventions and events that produce room nights for Long Beach hotels. This is a satellite office position and the appointed candidate will work from their home-based office. This Sales Director will be expected to regularly attend all industry events and tradeshows in the territory, representing Long Beach as a destination and heightening our profile among meeting planners. Long Beach is the West Coast’s rising star in the destination marketplace. During the last decade alone, more than $1 billion has been invested in its downtown waterfront, creating a mix of urban sophistication with the atmosphere of a beach resort. Conveniently located in between Los Angeles and John Wayne/Orange County airports, Long Beach offers big city amenities alongside the friendly charm of a small town where visitors will find first-class accommodations, shopping, dining (more than 100 restaurants within an 8-block radius), attractions, seaside sightseeing along picturesque bays and 5 ½ miles of sandy beachfront. http://www.visitlongbeach.com/.
For additional information or to apply, contact:
Andrea Parsons
Long Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
One World Trade Center, 3rd Floor
Long Beach, California 90831-0300
Tel: (562) 495-8329
Fax: (562) 436-8606
andreap@longbeachcvb.org
3. Event Manager; Mobile Air Conditioning Society; Lansdale, PA
International Trade Association in Lansdale has immediate opening for fulltime Events Manager. Meeting planning, trade show experience a must, strong phone/computer & interpersonal comm. skills necessary. College degree preferred. Fax resume to Marion@ 215/631-7017 or email to marion@macsw.org.
4. Database Analyst; Professional Convention Management Association; Chicago, IL
Responsibilities include: IT Department’s design, development, implementation and maintenance of PCMA databases and database-related systems. The Database Analyst serves as contact person for PCMA database-related systems. The Database Analyst is also responsible for translating business requirements into technical requirements for completing implementation as well as the creation and management of data stores in Aptify - PCMA’s primary Association Management System (AMS), along with creating custom reports in Aptify and other systems to analyze PCMA’s data.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or business
Two (2) or more years managing and / or installing a data environment (Aptify preferred, not required) including: user and group provisioning, creating views, customizing screens, data models
Five (5) or more years in an enterprise computing environment
Proficient in: SQL, Crystal Reports, ASPX, HTML
Schedule flexibility a must
Only local candidates will be considered.
Must include salary history.
Email or fax your resume, cover letter, and salary history to:
resumes@pcma.org
Fax: 312-423-7294
5. Senior Meeting Coordinator ; BroadWater; Wheaton, IL
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?t733=
6. Senior Marketing Manager / Marketing Manager; Professional Convention Management Association; Chicago, IL
This position is responsible for developing and implementing marketing plans primarily for PCMA’s face to face events, programs and services as well as for the Education Foundation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: developing and implementing attendance building plans and communications and revenue generation plans for PCMA events and products/services and providing promotional support for the Foundation. Some staff oversight, approvals, budgeting and Committee support will be required. Some travel required.
The ideal candidate will possess:
· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including editing and proofreading skills.
· Strong working knowledge of office software systems, Windows applications (spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail).
· Excellent research and analytical skills.
· Some knowledge of Quark, In Design, PhotoShop and Macintosh operating system helpful.
· Some knowledge of Web site and email marketing functioning and operations.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related field.
· Five to ten (5-10) years of related marketing communications experience showing demonstrated excellence in developing and writing persuasive marketing materials and progressive growth and learning and/or training equal to the skill level needed to perform this position.
· Some speaking experience or experience leading groups highly desirable.
· Prior experience in an association environment desired.
Must include salary requirements.
Email or fax your resume, cover letter, and salary history to:
resumes@pcma.org
Fax: 312-423-7294
7. Senior Meeting Planner; American College of Surgeons; Chicago, IL
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?t733=
8. Director of Client Services; Keppler Speakers; Arlington, VA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?t733=
9. Exhibits, Sponsorship, and Meetings Manager; International Association for Dental Research; Alexandria, VA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?t733=
10. Sr. Manager, Event Registration & Strategic Attendee Tracking; Consumer Electronics Association; Arlington, VA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?t733=
11. Convention Services Manager; NYC & Company; New York, NY
NYC & Company, New York City’s convention and visitors bureau, is looking for a Convention Services Manager. The Convention Services Manager will serve as the primary contact for meeting planners following site selection of New York City. Define customer auxiliary service and information needs, actively develop service lead referrals to appropriate member businesses and bring forth all available resources that can contribute to a successful New York meeting experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Execute a comprehensive customer service strategy to insure the best New York City experience for groups and conventions.
• Service annual trade shows scheduled at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to insure continued repeat business for New York City.
• Act as liaison between 2000 member businesses throughout New York City and meeting/convention planners.
• Promote and manage visitor offers using in house marketing programs.
• Promote convention housing services, outdoor promotions, media assistance.
• Act as the liaison to City Services in providing City Proclamations, Letters from the Mayor, etc.
•Distribute and maintain promotional collateral.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelors degree
· Minimum 2 years experience in the hospitality industry.
· Persuasive and concise verbal and written communicator.
· Able to independently manage projects.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Send cover letter, resume and salary history to hrconventionsales&services@nycvisit.com.
12. Medical Conference Director; American Physician Institute; Oak Brook, IL
Seeking a highly trained professional with experience planning, sourcing & implementing 1000+ attendee conferences. At American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies LLC, we produce and market career-focused courses for physicians. Please visit one of our websites: www.beattheboards.com
Executive level position
7+ years experience in conference management
Experience specifically in medical conferences (preferred)
Planning, design and implementation
Hotel & convention center: site selection, negotiate contracts, cost center mgmt
Source vendors and speakers
Health Insurance, Profit-based bonuses, Convenient Oak Brook IL location
Please email your resume to: kristy@americanphysician.com
ALL RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE SALARY REQUIREMENTS
Contact: Kristy Alagna
kristy@americanphysician.com
13. Director, Convention and Events; International Association of Exhibitions and Events; Dallas, TX
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
14. Corporate Events Coordinator; SVB Financial Group; Santa Clara, CA
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
15. Manager, Events; Sybase, Inc.; Dublin, CA
This individual will manage conference events for Sybase's product, field, and corporate marketing organizations.
The Manager, Events will be responsible for:
• Working with internal clients to develop event objectives and strategies
• Creation and tracking of event budgets that can exceed $1M.
• Creation of event structure, agenda, theme, and hospitality
• Leading cross-functional teams of product marketers, engineers, sales representatives, and logistics staff.
• Developing event messaging and positioning strategy appropriate for the event audience
• Managing all aspects of conferences including audience development programs, event-specific communications, signage, collateral, sponsorship sales programs, exhibit hall, registration, and speaker communications.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess:
• A service-oriented attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior project management skills
• Understanding of finance and budgeting
• Ability to work independently and assume ownership and accountability for results
Education and Experience:
The position requires BA/BS and 10+ years of marketing communications and event management experience, preferably in the software industry. Position requires up to 25% domestic and possibly international travel.
Contact Katie Hill, Senior Director of Marketing, at katie.hill@sybase.com
16. Sales Manager – Corporate; MAC Meetings & Events; St. Louis, MO
The Sales Manager is responsible for actively calling on companies and organizations that are a proper fit for the services MAC offers. The desired objectives of the Sales Manager are to establish and develop lasting, respectful and profitable relationships with prospective corporate clients and hoteliers. The Sales Manager reports directly to The Director of Sales and Marketing.
RESPONSIBILTIES
A solid understanding of MAC and its different services
Understand the competition and how MAC is different
A proven and successful business development process
Ability to know how to research and create a meaningful approach to prospects
Existing corporate contacts a plus but not necessary
Create profitable business opportunities utilizing the CVC Convention Book, assigned hoteliers and other identified mining tools
Develop and maintain a quality sales funnel with legitimate opportunities
Ability to utilize MAC's existing sales database
Work with the operations team to ensure that all contracts are fulfilled
Team with Director of Sales to create overall business plan for Corporate sales
Overnight travel will be necessary
When on-site at event(s), operational/fulfillment duties may be necessary
QUALIFICATIONS
BA in Marketing or other related business field.
2-3 years of consultative sales experience
1-2 years sales experience in meeting, event planning and DMC sales desired but not mandatory
Strong desire to succeed and willingness to work hard to achieve success
Extremely self-motivated with ability to multi-task
High level of customer service and relationship building skills.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate efficiently through spoken, written and electronic mediums
Excellent time and contact management skills
Attention to detail and creativity in problem-solving
Ability to work on-site programs when necessary
Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Ability to work within a team
Please submit resumes to careers@macmeetings.com
17. Meeting and Event Planner; Wells Fargo Bank; San Francisco, CA
DESCRIPTION
Based in San Francisco, our Event Services Department is a professional, internal meeting planning resource providing comprehensive conference and event planning services for a variety of internal groups company-wide. We collaborate with our business partners to provide smooth flowing and highly effective programs within budgetary parameters. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, professional meeting planner.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Meeting Planner develops and executes a client project from concept and theme development through on-site management to post-event follow-up. He/She works directly with the client, managing all aspects of the meeting/event, managing the project budget, and successfully executing the overall project for second-to-none client satisfaction. He/she juggles multiple large and small meetings. The activities of this position include, but are not limited to, site selection and contract negotiation, vendor negotiation, liaison with hotels and related vendors, food and beverage selection, audio visual arrangements, ground transportation, budget and reconciliation, theme development, collateral production and invitee communication. Domestic travel is required for on-site management of events.
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of five years of full-time corporate meeting management experience managing a variety of conferences and special events is required. The successful candidate will have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure and possess strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Must be creative, detail-oriented, highly dependable, and a team player. A working knowledge of PageMaker, Excel and Filemaker Pro required
Please apply at www.wellsfargo.com/careers and search for requistion number 3219192.
Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
18. Account Manager/Major Accounts; USMotivation; Atlanta, GA
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
19. Event Registration Supervisor; Align Technology, Inc.; Santa Clara, CA
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
20. Conference Director; Technology Vision Group; Santa Cruz, CA
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
21. Exhibits And Operations; AIAA; Herndon, VA
Join fast paced team environment of progressive, technical organization located in Reston, VA. Requires 3-5 years industry logistics planning experience, college degree or tradeshow/ conference/event management. Demonstrated experience in multi-tasking, ability to handle pressure, and excellent customer service skills required. Familiarity with exhibits management software a plus. E-mail resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
humanresources@aiaa.org.
22. Supervisor, Global Conventions Planning; Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; Fort Worth, TX
Alcon is the world's leading eye care company with sales of $5.6 billion. The company's nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, work in 75 facilities around the world to research, develop, manufacture and sell our products in more than 180 countries. As the largest eye care company in the world, Alcon leads the growing $14.5 billion market for eye care products. For 60 years, Alcon has delivered strong and stable growth, and it is positioned to build on this in the years to come. For ten consecutive years, Fortune magazine has named Alcon "One of the 100 Best Companies to Work For". Alcon's U.S. General Offices are located at its 300-acre campus in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information visit http://www.alcon.com/.
Job Description:
The function of this position is to oversee Alcon's participation in all home office budgeted conventions and exhibits - from planning to successful execution. Frequent interactions with external vendors and customers, as well as internal sales and marketing groups, and international affiliates are required to ensure successful promotion of Alcon's key products at a highly visible and global level.
Primary Accountabilities / Essential Functions
1. Supervises and develops team of five (5) Conventions Administrators and one (1) Conventions Coordinator. Leads members to successfully meet annual individual and group objectives.
2. Establishes and manages payroll and T&E budgets. Contributes to and manages events budgets, as established jointly with stakeholders. Ensures accurate records are maintained and reported in a timely manner, as established by management.
3. Accountable for Alcon's successful participation in all conventions and exhibits meetings which are budgeted from FW. This includes global events, which will require some domestic and international travel. Ensures all events are presented in the highest and most professional, ethical, and cost effective manner while adhering to PhRMA code and AdvaMed guidelines.
4. Facilitates collaboration and communication with and between staffers, management, internal and external customers, suppliers, as well as medical associations and societies, etc. to ensure group objectives are met.
5. Responsible for the development of supplier relationships which result in the seamless management of programs and which ensures cost effectiveness for all meeting stakeholders. Reviews and approves proposals, contracts and invoices within grant of authority.
6. Personally plans and executes any combination of the following types of conventions and exhibits meetings as established by Manager, Global Conventions: International, Domestic A-, B-, C-, and D-level conventions meetings.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline, with marketing and finance courses, plus 5 years solid experience in global conventions planning, with at least 2 years supervisory experience. Good analytical skills; ability to manage budgets and projects; and knowledge of PhRMA code and AdvaMed guidelines.
Alcon is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whose success rests upon the efforts and contributions of qualified people regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, disability, status as a qualified special disabled veteran, Vietnam era veteran, recently separated veteran, and any other veteran who served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Submit resume to cliff.peek@alconlabs.com
23. Convention Manager; Marguerite Casey Foundation; LA, Chicago & Birmingham
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
24. Meetings Planner; AAAS; Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS
25. Event Marketing Manager; Comcast; Houston, TX
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_i
26. Coordinator, Conference Center; Chevron; Covington, LA
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_i
27. Fall 2008 Intern; Millennium Challenge Corporation; Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS
28. Catering Assistant Manager I; ISU Dining; Ames, IA
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_i
29. National Account Manager; ConferenceDirect; Work from Home Office
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_i
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*** Upcoming Conferences
1. Planner-Meetings & Groups; Amex Canada Inc.; Markham, ON, Canada
2. National Sales Director; Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau; Long Beach, CA
3. Event Manager; Mobile Air Conditioning Society; Lansdale, PA
4. Database Analyst; Professional Convention Management Association; Chicago, IL
5. Senior Meeting Coordinator ; BroadWater; Wheaton, IL
6. Senior Marketing Manager / Marketing Manager; Professional Convention Management Association; Chicago, IL
7. Senior Meeting Planner; American College of Surgeons; Chicago, IL
8. Director of Client Services; Keppler Speakers; Arlington, VA
9. Exhibits, Sponsorship, and Meetings Manager; International Association for Dental Research; Alexandria, VA
10. Sr. Manager, Event Registration & Strategic Attendee Tracking; Consumer Electronics Association; Arlington, VA
11. Convention Services Manager; NYC & Company; New York, NY
12. Medical Conference Director; American Physician Institute; Oak Brook, IL
13. Director, Convention and Events; International Association of Exhibitions and Events; Dallas, TX
14. Corporate Events Coordinator; SVB Financial Group; Santa Clara, CA
15. Manager, Events; Sybase, Inc.; Dublin, CA
16. Sales Manager – Corporate; MAC Meetings & Events; St. Louis, MO
17. Meeting and Event Planner; Wells Fargo Bank; San Francisco, CA
18. Account Manager/Major Accounts; USMotivation; Atlanta, GA
19. Event Registration Supervisor; Align Technology, Inc.; Santa Clara, CA
20. Conference Director; Technology Vision Group; Santa Cruz, CA
21. Exhibits And Operations; AIAA; Herndon, VA
22. Supervisor, Global Conventions Planning; Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; Fort Worth, TX
23. Convention Manager; Marguerite Casey Foundation; LA, Chicago & Birmingham
24. Meetings Planner; AAAS; Washington, DC
25. Event Marketing Manager; Comcast; Houston, TX
26. Coordinator, Conference Center; Chevron; Covington, LA
27. Fall 2008 Intern; Millennium Challenge Corporation; Washington, DC
28. Catering Assistant Manager I; ISU Dining; Ames, IA
************* The Short Self-Pitch (SSP) *********************
The HEPN offers a special feature: the Short Self-Pitch (SSP). If you are looking for a job opportunity or offer free-lance services, send a brief paragraph to
sonjahepn@comcast.net. One SSP will be included each week.
************* Upcoming Conferences *************
Do you know of an upcoming conference that the HEPN readers should be aware of? Send the details to sonjahepn@comcast.net for inclusion in the next newsletter
****************
1. Planner-Meetings & Groups; Amex Canada Inc.; Markham, ON, Canada
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
2. National Sales Director; Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau; Long Beach, CA
The Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (LBCVB) has an opening for a National Sales Director in our rapidly expanding Washington D.C. market. The LBCVB is searching for a seasoned sales professional looking to work with a premier, award-winning Sales and Services team. In 2007, the LBCVB won five major industry awards—the most awards won in Bureau’s history, and is looking for a highly motivated candidate to identify, solicit, sell, promote, strategize, manage and close meetings, conventions and events that produce room nights for Long Beach hotels. This is a satellite office position and the appointed candidate will work from their home-based office. This Sales Director will be expected to regularly attend all industry events and tradeshows in the territory, representing Long Beach as a destination and heightening our profile among meeting planners. Long Beach is the West Coast’s rising star in the destination marketplace. During the last decade alone, more than $1 billion has been invested in its downtown waterfront, creating a mix of urban sophistication with the atmosphere of a beach resort. Conveniently located in between Los Angeles and John Wayne/Orange County airports, Long Beach offers big city amenities alongside the friendly charm of a small town where visitors will find first-class accommodations, shopping, dining (more than 100 restaurants within an 8-block radius), attractions, seaside sightseeing along picturesque bays and 5 ½ miles of sandy beachfront. http://www.visitlongbeach.com/.
For additional information or to apply, contact:
Andrea Parsons
Long Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
One World Trade Center, 3rd Floor
Long Beach, California 90831-0300
Tel: (562) 495-8329
Fax: (562) 436-8606
andreap@longbeachcvb.org
3. Event Manager; Mobile Air Conditioning Society; Lansdale, PA
International Trade Association in Lansdale has immediate opening for fulltime Events Manager. Meeting planning, trade show experience a must, strong phone/computer & interpersonal comm. skills necessary. College degree preferred. Fax resume to Marion@ 215/631-7017 or email to marion@macsw.org.
4. Database Analyst; Professional Convention Management Association; Chicago, IL
Responsibilities include: IT Department’s design, development, implementation and maintenance of PCMA databases and database-related systems. The Database Analyst serves as contact person for PCMA database-related systems. The Database Analyst is also responsible for translating business requirements into technical requirements for completing implementation as well as the creation and management of data stores in Aptify - PCMA’s primary Association Management System (AMS), along with creating custom reports in Aptify and other systems to analyze PCMA’s data.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or business
Two (2) or more years managing and / or installing a data environment (Aptify preferred, not required) including: user and group provisioning, creating views, customizing screens, data models
Five (5) or more years in an enterprise computing environment
Proficient in: SQL, Crystal Reports, ASPX, HTML
Schedule flexibility a must
Only local candidates will be considered.
Must include salary history.
Email or fax your resume, cover letter, and salary history to:
resumes@pcma.org
Fax: 312-423-7294
5. Senior Meeting Coordinator ; BroadWater; Wheaton, IL
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?t733=
6. Senior Marketing Manager / Marketing Manager; Professional Convention Management Association; Chicago, IL
This position is responsible for developing and implementing marketing plans primarily for PCMA’s face to face events, programs and services as well as for the Education Foundation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: developing and implementing attendance building plans and communications and revenue generation plans for PCMA events and products/services and providing promotional support for the Foundation. Some staff oversight, approvals, budgeting and Committee support will be required. Some travel required.
The ideal candidate will possess:
· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including editing and proofreading skills.
· Strong working knowledge of office software systems, Windows applications (spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail).
· Excellent research and analytical skills.
· Some knowledge of Quark, In Design, PhotoShop and Macintosh operating system helpful.
· Some knowledge of Web site and email marketing functioning and operations.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related field.
· Five to ten (5-10) years of related marketing communications experience showing demonstrated excellence in developing and writing persuasive marketing materials and progressive growth and learning and/or training equal to the skill level needed to perform this position.
· Some speaking experience or experience leading groups highly desirable.
· Prior experience in an association environment desired.
Must include salary requirements.
Email or fax your resume, cover letter, and salary history to:
resumes@pcma.org
Fax: 312-423-7294
7. Senior Meeting Planner; American College of Surgeons; Chicago, IL
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?t733=
8. Director of Client Services; Keppler Speakers; Arlington, VA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?t733=
9. Exhibits, Sponsorship, and Meetings Manager; International Association for Dental Research; Alexandria, VA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?t733=
10. Sr. Manager, Event Registration & Strategic Attendee Tracking; Consumer Electronics Association; Arlington, VA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?t733=
11. Convention Services Manager; NYC & Company; New York, NY
NYC & Company, New York City’s convention and visitors bureau, is looking for a Convention Services Manager. The Convention Services Manager will serve as the primary contact for meeting planners following site selection of New York City. Define customer auxiliary service and information needs, actively develop service lead referrals to appropriate member businesses and bring forth all available resources that can contribute to a successful New York meeting experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Execute a comprehensive customer service strategy to insure the best New York City experience for groups and conventions.
• Service annual trade shows scheduled at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to insure continued repeat business for New York City.
• Act as liaison between 2000 member businesses throughout New York City and meeting/convention planners.
• Promote and manage visitor offers using in house marketing programs.
• Promote convention housing services, outdoor promotions, media assistance.
• Act as the liaison to City Services in providing City Proclamations, Letters from the Mayor, etc.
•Distribute and maintain promotional collateral.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelors degree
· Minimum 2 years experience in the hospitality industry.
· Persuasive and concise verbal and written communicator.
· Able to independently manage projects.
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Send cover letter, resume and salary history to hrconventionsales&services@nycvisit.com.
12. Medical Conference Director; American Physician Institute; Oak Brook, IL
Seeking a highly trained professional with experience planning, sourcing & implementing 1000+ attendee conferences. At American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies LLC, we produce and market career-focused courses for physicians. Please visit one of our websites: www.beattheboards.com
Executive level position
7+ years experience in conference management
Experience specifically in medical conferences (preferred)
Planning, design and implementation
Hotel & convention center: site selection, negotiate contracts, cost center mgmt
Source vendors and speakers
Health Insurance, Profit-based bonuses, Convenient Oak Brook IL location
Please email your resume to: kristy@americanphysician.com
ALL RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE SALARY REQUIREMENTS
Contact: Kristy Alagna
kristy@americanphysician.com
13. Director, Convention and Events; International Association of Exhibitions and Events; Dallas, TX
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
14. Corporate Events Coordinator; SVB Financial Group; Santa Clara, CA
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
15. Manager, Events; Sybase, Inc.; Dublin, CA
This individual will manage conference events for Sybase's product, field, and corporate marketing organizations.
The Manager, Events will be responsible for:
• Working with internal clients to develop event objectives and strategies
• Creation and tracking of event budgets that can exceed $1M.
• Creation of event structure, agenda, theme, and hospitality
• Leading cross-functional teams of product marketers, engineers, sales representatives, and logistics staff.
• Developing event messaging and positioning strategy appropriate for the event audience
• Managing all aspects of conferences including audience development programs, event-specific communications, signage, collateral, sponsorship sales programs, exhibit hall, registration, and speaker communications.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess:
• A service-oriented attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior project management skills
• Understanding of finance and budgeting
• Ability to work independently and assume ownership and accountability for results
Education and Experience:
The position requires BA/BS and 10+ years of marketing communications and event management experience, preferably in the software industry. Position requires up to 25% domestic and possibly international travel.
Contact Katie Hill, Senior Director of Marketing, at katie.hill@sybase.com
16. Sales Manager – Corporate; MAC Meetings & Events; St. Louis, MO
The Sales Manager is responsible for actively calling on companies and organizations that are a proper fit for the services MAC offers. The desired objectives of the Sales Manager are to establish and develop lasting, respectful and profitable relationships with prospective corporate clients and hoteliers. The Sales Manager reports directly to The Director of Sales and Marketing.
RESPONSIBILTIES
A solid understanding of MAC and its different services
Understand the competition and how MAC is different
A proven and successful business development process
Ability to know how to research and create a meaningful approach to prospects
Existing corporate contacts a plus but not necessary
Create profitable business opportunities utilizing the CVC Convention Book, assigned hoteliers and other identified mining tools
Develop and maintain a quality sales funnel with legitimate opportunities
Ability to utilize MAC's existing sales database
Work with the operations team to ensure that all contracts are fulfilled
Team with Director of Sales to create overall business plan for Corporate sales
Overnight travel will be necessary
When on-site at event(s), operational/fulfillment duties may be necessary
QUALIFICATIONS
BA in Marketing or other related business field.
2-3 years of consultative sales experience
1-2 years sales experience in meeting, event planning and DMC sales desired but not mandatory
Strong desire to succeed and willingness to work hard to achieve success
Extremely self-motivated with ability to multi-task
High level of customer service and relationship building skills.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate efficiently through spoken, written and electronic mediums
Excellent time and contact management skills
Attention to detail and creativity in problem-solving
Ability to work on-site programs when necessary
Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Ability to work within a team
Please submit resumes to careers@macmeetings.com
17. Meeting and Event Planner; Wells Fargo Bank; San Francisco, CA
DESCRIPTION
Based in San Francisco, our Event Services Department is a professional, internal meeting planning resource providing comprehensive conference and event planning services for a variety of internal groups company-wide. We collaborate with our business partners to provide smooth flowing and highly effective programs within budgetary parameters. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, professional meeting planner.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Meeting Planner develops and executes a client project from concept and theme development through on-site management to post-event follow-up. He/She works directly with the client, managing all aspects of the meeting/event, managing the project budget, and successfully executing the overall project for second-to-none client satisfaction. He/she juggles multiple large and small meetings. The activities of this position include, but are not limited to, site selection and contract negotiation, vendor negotiation, liaison with hotels and related vendors, food and beverage selection, audio visual arrangements, ground transportation, budget and reconciliation, theme development, collateral production and invitee communication. Domestic travel is required for on-site management of events.
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of five years of full-time corporate meeting management experience managing a variety of conferences and special events is required. The successful candidate will have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure and possess strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Must be creative, detail-oriented, highly dependable, and a team player. A working knowledge of PageMaker, Excel and Filemaker Pro required
Please apply at www.wellsfargo.com/careers and search for requistion number 3219192.
Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
18. Account Manager/Major Accounts; USMotivation; Atlanta, GA
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
19. Event Registration Supervisor; Align Technology, Inc.; Santa Clara, CA
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
20. Conference Director; Technology Vision Group; Santa Cruz, CA
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
21. Exhibits And Operations; AIAA; Herndon, VA
Join fast paced team environment of progressive, technical organization located in Reston, VA. Requires 3-5 years industry logistics planning experience, college degree or tradeshow/ conference/event management. Demonstrated experience in multi-tasking, ability to handle pressure, and excellent customer service skills required. Familiarity with exhibits management software a plus. E-mail resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
humanresources@aiaa.org.
22. Supervisor, Global Conventions Planning; Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; Fort Worth, TX
Alcon is the world's leading eye care company with sales of $5.6 billion. The company's nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, work in 75 facilities around the world to research, develop, manufacture and sell our products in more than 180 countries. As the largest eye care company in the world, Alcon leads the growing $14.5 billion market for eye care products. For 60 years, Alcon has delivered strong and stable growth, and it is positioned to build on this in the years to come. For ten consecutive years, Fortune magazine has named Alcon "One of the 100 Best Companies to Work For". Alcon's U.S. General Offices are located at its 300-acre campus in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information visit http://www.alcon.com/.
Job Description:
The function of this position is to oversee Alcon's participation in all home office budgeted conventions and exhibits - from planning to successful execution. Frequent interactions with external vendors and customers, as well as internal sales and marketing groups, and international affiliates are required to ensure successful promotion of Alcon's key products at a highly visible and global level.
Primary Accountabilities / Essential Functions
1. Supervises and develops team of five (5) Conventions Administrators and one (1) Conventions Coordinator. Leads members to successfully meet annual individual and group objectives.
2. Establishes and manages payroll and T&E budgets. Contributes to and manages events budgets, as established jointly with stakeholders. Ensures accurate records are maintained and reported in a timely manner, as established by management.
3. Accountable for Alcon's successful participation in all conventions and exhibits meetings which are budgeted from FW. This includes global events, which will require some domestic and international travel. Ensures all events are presented in the highest and most professional, ethical, and cost effective manner while adhering to PhRMA code and AdvaMed guidelines.
4. Facilitates collaboration and communication with and between staffers, management, internal and external customers, suppliers, as well as medical associations and societies, etc. to ensure group objectives are met.
5. Responsible for the development of supplier relationships which result in the seamless management of programs and which ensures cost effectiveness for all meeting stakeholders. Reviews and approves proposals, contracts and invoices within grant of authority.
6. Personally plans and executes any combination of the following types of conventions and exhibits meetings as established by Manager, Global Conventions: International, Domestic A-, B-, C-, and D-level conventions meetings.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline, with marketing and finance courses, plus 5 years solid experience in global conventions planning, with at least 2 years supervisory experience. Good analytical skills; ability to manage budgets and projects; and knowledge of PhRMA code and AdvaMed guidelines.
Alcon is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whose success rests upon the efforts and contributions of qualified people regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, disability, status as a qualified special disabled veteran, Vietnam era veteran, recently separated veteran, and any other veteran who served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Submit resume to cliff.peek@alconlabs.com
23. Convention Manager; Marguerite Casey Foundation; LA, Chicago & Birmingham
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/D
24. Meetings Planner; AAAS; Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS
25. Event Marketing Manager; Comcast; Houston, TX
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_i
26. Coordinator, Conference Center; Chevron; Covington, LA
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_i
27. Fall 2008 Intern; Millennium Challenge Corporation; Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS
28. Catering Assistant Manager I; ISU Dining; Ames, IA
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_i
29. National Account Manager; ConferenceDirect; Work from Home Office
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_i
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