Event Managing Director
Current---As the Owner/Principal of this small business, my responsibilities are diverse encompassing administrative responsibilities of running a small business, financial forecasting and management, to sales prospecting for new business and finally working directly with clients on the development and delivery of quality conferences and corporate events.Typical services provided to clients: * Consult with clients to determine strategic conference objectives and event requirements * Consult, identify and recommend suitable event venue and negotiate commercial terms * Negotiate contracts with service providers and suppliers, such as hotels, convention centers and speakers * Coordinate and lead work in progress meetings and reports * Event budget planning, forecasting and management * Leverage existing supplier relationships to ensure value and service quality for clients * Arrange audio-visual equipment, transportation, theming, and other event needs * Plan and develop programs and agendas, including developing event topics and recommending speakers * Hire, train, and supervise support staff required for events * Promote conference and/or event by performing tasks such as meeting with media, and producing invitations, brochures, flyers and other publications * Implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships * Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.---
