Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 18 August 2008
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*** The Short Self-Pitch (SSP)
*** Upcoming Conferences
1. Senior Meeting Planner; NAEYC; Washington, DC
2. Sales Coordinator (0011-08); National Apartment Association;
Arlington, VA
3. Sales Manager; Norris Conference Centers – Austin; Austin, TX
4. Sales Manager; Rocky Mountain Connections; Park City, UT
5. Event Planner; The Heritage Foundation; Washington, DC
6. Meeting Planning and Registration Intern; California Science Teachers
Association; Sacramento, CA
7. Conference Center Host/Hostess; Thompson & Knight LLP; Dallas, TX
8. Special Events Intern; Billboard Magazine; New York, NY
9. Meetings Coordinator (Part-Time); Cable & Telecommunications Assoc.
for Marketing; Alexandria, VA
10. Assistant Director-Special Events/Women's Division; Albert Einstein
College of Medicine of Yeshiva University; New York, NY
11. Sales Manager; HILTON ALEXANDRIA; Alexandria, VA
12. General Manager; Confidential; Philadelphia, PA
13. Director of National Accounts, VA & MD; Philadelphia Convention and
Visitors Bureau; Washington, DC/Philadelphia, PA
14. Director of Events; ASUG; Chicago, IL
15. Meeting Coordinator; American Association for Clinical Chemistry;
Washington, DC
16. Sales / General Mgr of Events; One World Theatre – Hartt & Soul
Productions; Austin, TX
17. Director, Brand Compliance Operations; Choice Hotels International;
Silver Spring, MD
18. Conference Center Sales Manager; Phoenix Convention Center; Phoenix,
AZ
19. Sales Manager; Dreamtex International; Hialeah, FL
20. Manger, Walk for the Animals; The Humane Society of the United
States; Gaithersburg, MD
21. Contract Sales Representative; Tourism Kelowna; Toronto, ON, Canada
22. Meeting Planner; GOJO Industries, Inc.; Akron, OH
23. Assistant Director of Donor Relations; The Cleveland Museum of Art;
Cleveland, OH
24. Event-Account Manager – DMC (Lake Tahoe); Destination Services-DSC;
Incline Village, NV
25. Event Coordinator/Administrative Assistant; Odeum Sports & Expo
Center; Villa Park, IL
26. Conference Coordinator / Conference Registrar; International
Baccalaureate; New York, NY
27. Event Sales & Booking Representative; Odeum Sports & Expo Center;
Villa Park, IL
28. Meetings and Education Coordinator; International Anesthesia
Research Society (IARS); San Francisco, CA
29. Sales and Events Internship; Disney; Lake Buena Vista, FL
30. Sales and Travel Public Relations Internship; Disney; Lake Buena
Vista, FL
31. CTSC Special Events Coordinator; Harvard Medical School; Boston, MA
32. Conference Materials Coordinator (Admin); Circle Solutions, Inc.;
Vienna, VA
33. Event Planner; SAIC; McLean, VA
34. Manager Conference Services; IEEE; Piscataway, NJ
35. Manager – Events and Meeting Services; TRIAD; Minneapolis, MN
36. Meeting and Event Manager; University of Central Missouri;
Warrensburg, MO
37. Meeting Planner; American Institutes for Research; Washington, DC
38. Director of Sales; Phoenix Convention Center; Phoenix, AZ
39. Executive Director; San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Conference
Bureau; San Luis Obispo, CA
40. Director of Reservation Sales; MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL; Washington,
DC
41. Director, Corp. Communications; Choice Hotels International; Silver
Spring, MD
42. Hotel Room Sales Manager; Colony South Hotel; Clinton, MD
43. Assistant Director Of Sales; HOLIDAY INN ARLINGTON; Arlington, VA
44. Sales Manager; Clarion Resort; Ocean City, MD
************* The Short Self-Pitch (SSP) *********************
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************* Upcoming Conferences *************
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1. Senior Meeting Planner; NAEYC; Washington, DC
NAEYC, an early childhood educational association is seeking a
self-motivated, detail-oriented senior meeting planning professional to
join our outstanding Conference team to manage and coordinate logistics
for our annual professional development institute 2000+ attendees) and
assist with planning and support for our annual national city-wide
conference (20,000+ attendees). Duties include preparing RFP's,
analyzing vendor contracts, preparing room setups (catering and
audiovisual coordination), scheduling sessions, coordinating staff
travel, providing material for the conference programs, and onsite
management.
B.A. degree and a minimum of 5-7 years experience in coordinating
logistics for association conferences and multi-hotel meetings are
required. CMP or coursework is a plus. Must be able to work
independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize work. Managing multiple
projects is essential. The ideal candidate will be a team player who
possesses excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and has the
ability to work under pressure to achieve and produce a seamless event.
A working knowledge of databases, MS Office and the ability to travel is
also required.
Salary is $60-$65K with excellent benefits, pleasant work environment,
near Metro. Send resume, cover letter, and salary history to
HR/Conference, NAEYC, 1313 L Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC
20005-4101 or e-mail hr@naeyc.org or fax 202-328-1846. EOE
2. Sales Coordinator (0011-08); National Apartment Association;
Arlington, VA
Summary of Position:
The Sales Coordinator tracks and collects all advertising information
monthly, i.e. contracts, ad materials and invoices. This position also
includes collecting new NSC company membership applications for the
executive committee to vote on and to coordinate all the new member
benefits for these companies. This position will cross train on
answering supplier questions on the department's three trade shows and
sponsorship opportunities. The sales coordinator will report to the
Sales Manager.
ADVERTISING Ø Prepares and distributes UNITS media kits
Ø Promotes and sells classified advertisements
Ø Prepares and tracks Insertion Orders and artwork for all publications
as specified on ad manifests provided by Director of National Sales
Ø Checks in new artwork as it comes in and provides list of new art to
Director of National Sales
Ø Tracks ad sales and payments in iMIS and generates sales reports
Ø Create and mail advertising sales invoices
NATIONAL SUPPLIERS COUNCIL Ø Prepares new NSC candidates' list to be
voted on
Ø Tracks and collects NSC company descriptions for NSC Directory and
biographies
Ø Enters NSC company descriptions in computer for use in NSC Buyers
Guide as well as in IMiS database
Ø Tracks and helps coordinate new NSC member profiles in Units Magazine
TRADE SHOW & SPONSORSHIP Cross trains on:
Ø Answering supplier questions regarding the June Trade Show, Student
Housing and the Green Conference
Ø Learns the exhibitor files: contracts, copies of payments, and forms
Ø Learns how to track exhibitor payments, enters them in iMIS database
and generates reports
Ø Assists in the administration of Sponsorship programs
Other
Ø Other duties as assigned
Required:Bachelor's Degree; outgoing; excellent customer service skills,
written and oral communication skills; ability with numbers; and
proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
Preferred: One year of business experience; and experience with iMis.
Interested candidates, please reference #0011-08, Sales Coordinator and
forward your resume, cover letter and salary history to: Human
Resources, National Apartment Association, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite
400, Arlington, Virginia 22203 or e-mail to resumes@naahq.org. No phone
calls, please. E.O.E.
NAA offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental,
vision, life, long and short term disability, tuition reimbursement,
401(k), parking/commuting assistance, flexible spending account,
vacation and sick leave.
3. Sales Manager; Norris Conference Centers – Austin; Austin, TX
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7291
4. Sales Manager; Rocky Mountain Connections; Park City, UT
Manager in the Park City Area with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience
in sales for the Hospitality Industry.
RMC is searching for a dedicated hospitality sales manager to lead
business development initiates in the Park City and Deer Valley markets.
Successful candidates will have experience with cold calling, lead
generation, writing proposals and conducting sales presentations.
Excellent written & verbal communication, and relationship building
skills a must. Candidates should be highly motivated, goal oriented,
able to multi-task while still meeting deadlines and be able to thrive
in self directed work environment. Must have excellent computer skills
and be well versed with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
DMC operations background, hotel convention experience and local
relationships a plus
Please send resume with salary requirements and references to Ms. Wren
Stein at wren@rockymtncon.com
5. Event Planner; The Heritage Foundation; Washington, DC
Seeking a highly motivated event planner with a strong event management
background for a long-term temporary position at a conservative think
tank. The candidate must have solid project and time management skills
and a great attendtion to detail. The candidate will produce and oversee
events including researching site locations, tracking event attendees,
managing protocol issues and security liaisons. Experience with contact
negotiations and vendor relations preferred.
The applicant must have the ability to communicate with individuals at
all professional levels and have excellent writing, presentation and
public speaking skills. Must be willing to travel.
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to
ann.bula@heritage.org
6. Meeting Planning and Registration Intern; California Science Teachers
Association; Sacramento, CA
The California Science Teachers Association (CSTA) is seeking an intern
to work part-time in the CSTA offices and at the annual conference as a
registrar, registration desk manager, and meeting planner's assistant.
Internship Dates: September 15 – November 14, 2008. The Intern would be
required to travel to San Jose, CA for a minimum of three days and two
nights to work at the conference (Wednesday, October 29 – Friday,
October 31).
Office Location: Sacramento, CA
Event Location and Dates: San Jose, CA, October 30-November 2, 2008
Conference Description: The California Science Education Conference is
an annual event hosted by the California Science Teachers Association.
The conference is in it's 17th year. The event draws 2,500 science
teachers from all over California for 4 days of education, exhibits, and
networking. The event features over 250 sessions and a 200 exhibit booth
trade show.
Internship Description: The intern would work under the supervision of
the registration manager and the meeting planner. Duties will include
processing registrations, communicating over e-mail and phone with
registrants, monitoring conference's on-line discussion group, printing
and organizing attendee and exhibitor badges and packets, proofing
conference documents, preparing shipment of conference materials, and
participation in conference planning meetings. During the conference,
the intern will be invited to participate in pre-conference meetings
with the meeting planner, will work as a second and back-up registration
desk manager, train registration volunteers, and work alongside the
meeting planner when registration duties allow.
Work schedule: 10 – 15 hours/week, flexible schedule as long as work is
completed during regular office hours of Monday – Friday, between 8:30
am – 5:00 pm. A full 8 hour day will be required for working during the
conference.
For more information about CSTA and the conference, please visit
http://www.cascience.org/.
Compensation: This is an un-paid internship. Free parking is provided.
For days worked at conference, compensation will be provided.
Qualifications: Preferably some college education with an interest in
gaining experience in convention planning. The ideal candidate would be
detail-oriented, reliable, and posses a desire to learn about meeting
planning, meeting registration, and non-profit association convention
planning in general.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Jessica Lewis
Conference Manager
California Science Teachers Association
3800 Watt Ave., Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95821
Fax: (916) 979-7023
E-mail: conference@cascience.org
7. Conference Center Host/Hostess; Thompson & Knight LLP; Dallas, TX
Thompson & Knight, a large international law firm based in Dallas, Texas
currently has an opening for a Conference Center Host/Hostess. The
successful candidate will assist our Conference Center Coordinator by
providing backup for placement of meal orders for meetings, office
events planning and other Conference Center-related duties.
The Conference Center Host/Hostess will also be responsible for
welcoming guests and making them comfortable, providing assistance in
the Beverage Center, and assisting guests with phone calls, directions
and other information, as well as meeting other guest needs as required.
Qualified Candidates should possess:
* Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years related experience
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively
communicate with all levels of guests and staff
* Excellent telephone, oral and written communication skills
* Professional appearance and demeanor
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
* Experience in the use of computers with Windows-based operating
environment
Job Conditions:
This position requires a high degree of mobility. While performing the
duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand for extended
periods of time, walk and reach with hands and arms and have the ability
to utilize telephone switchboard equipment and software.
Please forward resume with salary requirements to:
laurie.debardeleben@tklaw.com
Please reference Conference Center Host/Hostess in subject line of
email.
8. Special Events Intern; Billboard Magazine; New York, NY
Interns are expected from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. three days a week.
Days are flexible. Unpaid position; should be receiving college credit.
Description:
Students will interact in a professional environment and are expected to
perform a number of tasks. The focus of our work in the special events
department relates to the planning of music industry conferences and how
they are marketed. Duties include but are not limited to: increasing
conference attendance by researching potential attendees; identifying
and researching new companies to attend conferences; analyzing our
program verses competing events; assisting in the creation & update of
promotional materials, website updates, mailings and advertisements.
Qualifications:
Interns must have a general knowledge of the computer, including excel,
word, and be familiar with e-mail and the Internet. Interns are
expected to manage event databases and keep contact lists updated. Good
communication and organization skills are necessary as duties also
include fielding telephone inquiries from potential attendees/sponsors.
How to Apply
Contact:
Lisa DiAntonio
Billboard
770 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10003
ldiantonio@billboard.com
9. Meetings Coordinator (Part-Time); Cable & Telecommunications Assoc.
for Marketing; Alexandria, VA
http://asi.careerhq.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2956445
10. Assistant Director-Special Events/Women's Division; Albert Einstein
College of Medicine of Yeshiva University; New York, NY
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=4681210
11. Sales Manager; HILTON ALEXANDRIA; Alexandria, VA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=26835816&jobSummaryIndex=2&agentID=
12. General Manager; Confidential; Philadelphia, PA
Premier Center City Hospitality Office has an immediate opening for a
General Manager (GM). Candidates must have a minimum of 10 (ten) years'
management experience in the hospitality industry, if possible in the
public service sector, and a master's degree is preferred. Applicants
must be results-oriented with a proven track record of success, a
developer of people, and a strong decision maker. Ideal candidate will
have excellent people skills; ability to successfully lead managers and
supervisors; and develop strategic partnerships with contractors,
government entities, and other outside organizations providing service.
Within our organization, a successful GM is defined as . . .
* An individual who can oversee day-to-day responsibilities in the
operations of the facility and successfully lead and supervise a team of
efficient managers and supervisors.
* A strategic thinker who collaborates with department heads experts
in the convention and tourism industry to ensure increased levels of
customers and employee satisfaction, while improving the efficiency of
manpower.
* A developer who recommends and implements policies and procedures
necessary for the operation, maintenance and repair of the facility.
* One who handles multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in
a fast-paced and challenging environment while maintaining budget and
cost control.
* A people and service-oriented professional who builds effective
working relationships with contractors, government entities, and other
outside organizations.
We provide a challenging and friendly work environment, as well as an
outstanding Compensation and Benefits package, including a cost-shared
health, vision, dental insurance, disability, life insurance, long term
care, sick, personal, vacation leave, and a pension plan. A satisfactory
background check is required of the successful applicant. Qualified
candidates may e-mail resume and salary requirements to
adepartment77@yahoo.com. EOE. Reasonable accommodations available upon
request.
13. Director of National Accounts, VA & MD; Philadelphia Convention and
Visitors Bureau; Washington, DC/Philadelphia, PA
The Director of National Accounts, VA & MD is responsible for
maintaining and actively building the national association market
located in Virginia and Maryland for account meetings of 1,500 rooms on
peak and above. This position actively generates and closes on citywide
convention business opportunities that utilize the Pennsylvania
Convention Center and multiple hotels in Philadelphia.
The ideal candidate must have:
1. Strong connection and/or passion for Philadelphia in order to
effectively sell this remarkable east coast destination.
2. Demonstrated experience in selling citywide conventions in a very
competitive landscape.
3. Demonstrated experience in the entire sales process which
encompasses generating leads to contract signature.
4. Strong knowledge of the competitive landscape primarily on the east
coast and secondarily, of the entire U.S.
5. Preference will be shown to the candidate(s) that offer the above
requirements and that are already established and reside in the
Washington, DC metropolitan market.
6. Salary commensurate with experience.
Contact: Pat Kraft Hilpl
Phone: 215-636-3300
Fax: 215-636-3327
patkh@pcvb.org
14. Director of Events; ASUG; Chicago, IL
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=518&jb=4684120
15. Meeting Coordinator; American Association for Clinical Chemistry;
Washington, DC
A national association in downtown DC seeks a Meetings Coordinator to
manage logistics of the associations small meetings and to assist the
Meetings Manager and the Director of Meetings with the Association's
annual meeting with over 20,000 attendees.
Responsibilities include but not limited to negotiating small to medium
size hotel contracts for AACC Committee Meetings, preparing RFP's,
Banquet Event Orders (BEO), audio visual and meeting room set-up
specifications. Acts as on-site liaison between headquarters hotel
personnel and association staff and affiliate organizations, during
annual meeting. Maintain meeting history through database entry.
Requires an Associate's degree and one to three years of related
meetings/event planning experience in an association or hotel. Must
possess good writing skills, be self-motivated, and capable of handling
multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent telephone and interpersonal
skills required. Positive team player who is accountable for initiating
and managing projects through to completion. MS Windows, Excel and
Access proficiency needed.
Excellent benefit package which includes paid health insurance, generous
leave package and pension, convenient metro accessible location and a
great environment.
Send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to
resumes@aacc.org. EOE
16. Sales / General Mgr of Events; One World Theatre – Hartt & Soul
Productions; Austin, TX
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=4682096
17. Director, Brand Compliance Operations; Choice Hotels International;
Silver Spring, MD
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=26806241&jobSummaryIndex=2&agentID=
18. Conference Center Sales Manager; Phoenix Convention Center; Phoenix,
AZ
http://careers.hsmai.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2958028
19. Sales Manager; Dreamtex International; Hialeah, FL
http://careers.hsmai.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2957981
20. Manger, Walk for the Animals; The Humane Society of the United
States; Gaithersburg, MD
The Humane Society of the United States is seeking an experienced events
professional to plan and implement annual walk event in DC. The
successful candidate will manage walk events in conjunction with local
shelter partners. Responsibilities include coordination with other HSUS
departments to secure sponsors, maintaining walk website and e-mail
messaging campaigns, maintaining the budget, obtaining publicity for
events, creating event materials, and managing on-site Walk event
details. Also responsible for expanding walk events to other cities to
raise funds and awareness of The HSUS and local shelters as well as
providing logistical support for other HSUS events. Bachelors degree in
communications, public relations, non-profit management, fundraising or
related subject required. Minimum two years experience in special
events, public relations environment. Knowledge of and interest in
animal welfare issues preferred. This position is located in
Gaithersburg, MD. Salary in the mid-$30s. Please send cover letter and
resume to HRjobs@humanesociety.org or fax 301-548-7701.
21. Contract Sales Representative; Tourism Kelowna; Toronto, ON, Canada
Tourism Kelowna seeks an energetic individual looking to add a new fresh
destination to their sales portfolio. This contract position will be
based in the Greater Toronto area and will focus on generating room
night sales in the Meetings & Incentive Travel market segment for
Kelowna. Responsibilities include direct sales, and statistics tracking
and reporting. The successful candidate should possess strong
communication and inter-personal relationship skills and have a proven
ability to sell. Knowledge of Kelowna is an asset.
Please submit your resume to hr@tourismkelowna.com or by mail to 544
Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6C9
22. Meeting Planner; GOJO Industries, Inc.; Akron, OH
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7307
23. Assistant Director of Donor Relations; The Cleveland Museum of Art;
Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Museum of Art is currently seeking candidates for the
position of Assistant Director of Donor Relations. To enhance the
museum's relationship with its constituents during the Campaign for The
Cleveland Museum of Art and beyond, this individual has the primary
responsibility of developing, implementing and managing a program of
donor stewardship and cultivation.
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
1. Design, implement, evaluate and manage a cultivation and
stewardship program to enhance the museum's relationship with selected
friends, supporters, donors and other constituents as required. This
includes working closely with the deputy director of development and
external affairs, director of development, and senior development
officers to expand recognition efforts, outreach, stewardship and
cultivation events and programs to advance the museum's development
efforts.
2. In partnership with directors and associate directors of
development, develop, implement, and communicate strategic programs and
activities for donors and prospective donors that advance its
development efforts, including those involving the expansion and
renovation plan as well as ongoing steady state support.
3. Serve as the liaison between the development and special events
departments to ensure timely coordination of events and programs and to
alleviate potential conflicts and concerns.
4. Oversees communication of donor related events and programs to the
appropriate parties.
5. Assure timely coordination with development services to ensure
that event information is consistently and accurately entered into the
fundraising database and to prepare event invitation/attendance reports.
Some evening and weekend hours are required.
Requirements: The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree
(BA) and a minimum of five years related experience in
fundraising/stewardship positions and/or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience with demonstrated success.
Qualified applicants should send resumes, curricula vitae, three
professional references or other relevant credentials to:
Human Resources (ADDR)
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106-1797
E-Mail: resume@clevelandart.org
No Phone Calls Please
EOE/M/F/D/V
24. Event-Account Manager – DMC (Lake Tahoe); Destination Services-DSC;
Incline Village, NV
Do you have proven event planning experience with high end corporate
groups? Do you enjoy working in a mach speed environment? Would you
like to work in a fun, Incline Village location? We are seeking an
experienced individual to plan and operate events throughout the Tahoe
and mountain region. DSC has been providing DMC services to Fortune 500
Meeting Planners and Corporate and Incentive Groups for 23 years. We are
growing rapidly and seek a phenomenal planner.
Responsible for:
* Providing project management & client communication for high-end
corporate groups.
* Program development, planning, execution, client satisfaction,
group billing and program profitability.
* Conducting site inspections, attending hotel meetings and industry
networking in the Lake Tahoe area.
* Some travel throughout the mountain region, Tahoe and Colorado
areas.
Qualifications:
* 3-5 years minimum hospitality or event planning experience
preferring expertise in the Lake Tahoe region.
* Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
* Organizational, creative and logistical skills, ability to work
demanding schedule including evenings and weekends.
* Must possess exceptional communication skills and be adept at
listening to a client's needs, analyzing the group profile and providing
concise information, program direction, creative options and logistical
solutions to clients.
* Superior customer service skills, maintain positive working
relationships with vendors, staff and clients.
* Conflict resolution skills, ability to remain calm under pressure
of deadlines, client and staff needs.
* Knowledge of budgets; project P/L, past accountability for revenue
and profit.
* Capable of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to delegate tasks to support staff. Strong Word, Excel,
Outlook and database skills.
* Ability to work in a team environment while maintaining the
leadership role with clients, and their programs.
* Current Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
Offering competitive compensation; health, dental, flexible spending
account, 401k, STD, LTD, VC & PTO.
Fax or email your resume and completed application including salary
history to Human Resources @ DSC. Fax 970-328-2331. Email your resume
(MS Word or Adobe PDF file format) to: hr@dsc-co.com
Download an application at:
http://www.dsc-co.com/dsc/contact-us/careers/223
25. Event Coordinator/Administrative Assistant; Odeum Sports & Expo
Center; Villa Park, IL
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7302
26. Conference Coordinator / Conference Registrar; International
Baccalaureate; New York, NY
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7300
27. Event Sales & Booking Representative; Odeum Sports & Expo Center;
Villa Park, IL
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7301
28. Meetings and Education Coordinator; International Anesthesia
Research Society (IARS); San Francisco, CA
http://asi.careerhq.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2960297
29. Sales and Events Internship; Disney; Lake Buena Vista, FL
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=4686573
30. Sales and Travel Public Relations Internship; Disney; Lake Buena
Vista, FL
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=4686572
31. CTSC Special Events Coordinator; Harvard Medical School; Boston, MA
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=4685702
32. Conference Materials Coordinator (Admin); Circle Solutions, Inc.;
Vienna, VA
Circle Solutions, Inc. (Circle), a employee-owned government contractor,
is seeking an Conference Materials Coordinator for their Conferences
Services department. The successful candidate will provides logistical
support and management for Federal meetings and conferences. These
events often have high public visibility and involve high level Federal
officials. The Conference Materials Coordinator reports to the Director
of Conference Services and will supervise the quality control function
for Conference Services. He/she will ensure that all written and
web-based materials are appropriate in tone for the audience and
error-free. The Conference Materials Specialist will work with the
Director to develop policies and procedures to ensure a thorough quality
control process. He/she will provide expert wordsmithing, editing, and
quality control for all Conference Services documents, materials, and
correspondence. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related
field 5 years' related experience and must be a U.S. citizen. The
candidate must posses the ability to make independent judgment with
little supervision to ensure quality control is achieved and maintained
on all products, proficiency with Microsoft Office software and an eye
for accuracy, the ability to produce data that meets required deadlines
and is error-free, excellent verbal and written communication skills,
willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends to meet deadlines, and
some familiarity with graphic design helpful but not required.
Located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, Circle focuses on
health, criminal justice, and other social issues and has supported
Federal, State, and private sector clients since 1980. In 2002, the
Washington Business Journal recognized Circle as one of Washington's top
25 woman-owned businesses.
We offer a beautiful modern office, a friendly corporate culture, a
competitive salary and excellent benefits. Send resume and cover letter
to careers@circlesolutions.com. Visit our website at
www.circlesolutions.com. EOE/M/F/V/D
33. Event Planner; SAIC; McLean, VA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=26852746&jobSummaryIndex=5&agentID=
34. Manager Conference Services; IEEE; Piscataway, NJ
http://www.mpiweb.org/CMS/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7310
35. Manager – Events and Meeting Services; TRIAD; Minneapolis, MN
TRIAD delivers flawlessly designed and executed experiences focusing on
the areas of events and meetings, tradeshows and creative and production
services.
For more information, please visit http://www.triadconferences.com/.
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned, creative, and devoted meeting planner to join
a high performing team. Our programs, destinations, and collateral are
both high-end and diverse. If you are extremely organized,
detail-oriented, work well in a team environment, calm under pressure,
and can multi-task in your sleep, this exciting, demanding, fast paced
position just might be for you!
Responsibilities
* Report to Account Director
* Brainstorm with Account Director to determine objectives and
requirements for meetings, conferences, and conventions
* Logistically plan and manage all or portions of a meeting or
event.
* Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer
requirements
* Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as
hotels, convention centers, and speakers
* Organize registration of event participants
* Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services
according to Account Director requirements
* Conduct post-event evaluations
* Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment
* Plan and arrange multiple meetings
* Work on-site for events
* Lead and direct the work of others (in office and on-site)
* Maintain relationships and knowledge by participating in industry
training and staying current with industry websites and periodicals
Qualifications
*Two or more years meeting planning experience
* Previous supervisory experience preferred
* Extensive knowledge of travel industry, hotel chains, and meeting
industry terms
* Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and database
systems
* BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent
hospitality experience and training
* Ability to travel and work on-site for programs
To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume to Craig Thomas at
craig.thomas@triadconferences.com.
36. Meeting and Event Manager; University of Central Missouri;
Warrensburg, MO
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI, recently named one of “America's Best
Value Colleges” by Princeton Review, is seeking applicants for Meeting
and Event Manager, Union/Meeting and Conference Services. University
of Central Missouri is a campus of over 10,000 students located in
Warrensburg, a community of approximately 17,000 offering a combination
of small town living and proximity to the Kansas City metropolitan area
within an hour's drive.
The Meeting and Event Manager directs and coordinates all events held on
the UCM campus directly or through the supervision of the event
coordinator staff; serves as the point of contact between representing
the office in the coordination of all events with large financial and/or
public relations impact; serves as liaison to all campus service
providers; provides supervision to Event Coordinators and schedules
planning meetings with conference sponsors to review sponsor
responsibilities and procedures.
To suceed in this position you will need a Bachelor's degree in
Hospitality, Tourism, Management, Business or related field. Experience
can be substituted for education. Two years of supervisory and two
years of meeting, convention or university event planning experience is
required. Experience in contract negotiation and audiovisual equipment
is preferred.
UCM electronic application for employment, cover letter, resume and list
of three references is required. Application materials submitte by
09/05/08 will be given priority. For further qualifications/application
procedures, visit our website at https://jobs.ucmo.edu or call
660-543-4255.
AA/EEO/ADA
37. Meeting Planner; American Institutes for Research; Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=26627881&jobSummaryIndex=0&agentID=
38. Director of Sales; Phoenix Convention Center; Phoenix, AZ
http://careers.hsmai.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2961458
39. Executive Director; San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Conference
Bureau; San Luis Obispo, CA
Executive Director is accountable to the President of the Board/Board of
Directors and serves as the primary spokesperson for the Bureau. The
Executive Director works directly with the Board of Directors on policy
making and strategy for the organization. Responsible for implementing
and coordinating the programs and activities to promote overnight stays;
and performs all related duties as required.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in communication marketing, business
or travel and tourism, or equivalent, 7 to 10 years experience in
destination marketing/management industry in a senior leadership
position, with proven leadership skills.
Compensation: Resumes must include salary requirements for
consideration.
Contact: Myraline Morris Whitaker
Central Coast of California
811 El Capitan Way
Suite 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
No Phone Calls Please (phone)
info@CCCHotels.com
http://www.sanluisobispocounty.com/
40. Director of Reservation Sales; MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL; Washington,
DC
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=26792426&jobSummaryIndex=3&agentID=
41. Director, Corp. Communications; Choice Hotels International; Silver
Spring, MD
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=26627641&jobSummaryIndex=7&agentID=
42. Hotel Room Sales Manager; Colony South Hotel; Clinton, MD
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=26864531&jobSummaryIndex=13&agentID=
43. Assistant Director Of Sales; HOLIDAY INN ARLINGTON; Arlington, VA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=26865616&jobSummaryIndex=16&agentID=
44. Sales Manager; Clarion Resort; Ocean City, MD
We are recruiting, for immediate availability, a year round full time
sales manager; reporting to our Director of Sales & Marketing.
Successful candidate must have a minimum 3 years solid hotel sales
management experience, ability to sell, supervise and cover functions
(nights, weekends, holidays), excellent communication skills, anticipate
/ solve problems, detail oriented, computer literate and maintain high
levels of professionalism. We offer excellent benefits, working
conditions and salary (commensurate with experience). Excellent
employment references a must. Qualified applicants only, forward resume
with salary requirements to:
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel
Human Resources Department
10100 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD 21842
Fax: (410)723-9109
EOE M/F/D/V
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