Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN)
12 January 2009
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This week's edition includes:
*** The Short Self-Pitch (SSP)
*** Upcoming Conferences
1. Director of Sales – South Atlantic; GES Exposition Services; Orlando,
FL
2. Director of Sales – Chicago; GES Exposition Services; Chicago, IL
3. Meetings & Scientific Session Coordinator; American Public Health
Association; Washington, DC
4. National Sales Manager; Confidential; Philadelphia, PA
5. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HOSPITALITY & EVENT MANAGEMENT; Lasell
College; Newton, MA
6. Business Development Director; Carlstrom Productions; San Mateo, CA
7. Registration Account Manager; J. Spargo & Associates, Inc.; Fairfax,
VA
8. Director, Meetings & Conventions; The Optical Society; Washington, DC
9. Meeting Manager; Avalere Health; Washington, DC
10. Marketplace Coordinator; Meeting Professionals International;
Dallas, TX
11. Meeting Planner, CMF; Synthes; West Chester, PA
12. Registration/Event Manager; International Association of
Exhibitions/Events; Dallas, TX
13. Marketing Events Specialist; Bullivant Houser Bailey PC; Portland.
OR
14. Convention and Meetings Coordinator; Radio-Television News Directors
Association; Washington, DC
15. Executive Meeting Manager; Starwood Hotels & Resorts; Litchfield
Park, AZ
16. Events and Conference Lead Coordinator – Houston; Johnson Controls;
Houston, TX
17. Senior Sales Manager (Mid West Market), Sheraton Denver Downtown
Hotel; Starwood Hotels & Resorts; Denver, CO
18. Sales Manager, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel; Starwood Hotels &
Resorts; Denver, CO
19. Sales Manager; Reed Exhibitions; Norwalk, CT
20. Director of Catering; Starwood Hotels & Resorts; Birmingham, AL
21. Special Events Manager, Grand Central Terminal; Jones Lang LaSalle
Americas, Inc.; New York, NY
22. Business Travel Sales Manager (BTSM); Starwood Hotels & Resorts;
Miami Beach, FL
23. Food %26 Beverage Intern (Seasonal Position May – August); Starwood
Hotels & Resorts; Hilton Head Island, SC
24. Rooms Division Intern (Seasonal Position) ); Starwood Hotels &
Resorts; Hilton Head Island, SC
25. Director of Sales %26 Marketing; Starwood Hotels & Resorts; San
Diego, CA
26. Associate Director for Event Management; Virginia Tech; Blacksburg,
VA
27. Food & Beverage Manager; Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel; Jackson,
CA
28. Catering Administrative Assistant; Starwood Hotels & Resorts;
Atlanta, GA
29. Senior Meeting Planner; American Bar Association; Washington, DC
30. Event Planner; SAIC; McLean, VA
31. Sales Position; Poplar Springs The Inn Spa; Washington, DC
32. Sr. Manager, Recognition Programs; IABC; San Francisco, CA
************* The Short Self-Pitch (SSP) *********************
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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
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1. Director of Sales – South Atlantic; GES Exposition Services; Orlando,
FL
GES Exposition Services, a leading tradeshow and event marketing
company, is seeking a high-energy, growth-oriented professional with
demonstrated leadership abilities, integrity and passion for hassle-free
service for the position of Director of Sales for our South Atlantic
division in Orlando, FL.
General Responsibilities:
This position directs and leads the administration and operation of a
regional sales office for the tradeshow/convention industry. Job
responsibilities include managing the daily activities of the sales
department including establishing and managing sales targets/goals.
Build, develop and motivate a high-performance sales team of 5+ people;
manage sales planning, forecasting, budgeting, tracking and reporting.
Generate leads and manage contracts. Drive sales strategies and business
growth.
Experience and Qualifications:
· 5+ years sales experience.
· 3+ sales management experience.
· Tradeshow sales experience a plus.
· Proven track record building, developing and motivating high
performance sales team.
· Strong overall business acumen.
· Strategic planning experience.
· Ability to drive and architect change.
· Proven team builder and coach.
· Proven excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal
skills.
· Customer focused.
· Proven ability to hire, develop and retain “A” players.
· Ability to direct cross-functional teams.
· Ability to drive best practices/standardization.
Education:
Bachelors degree in Business or related field MBA a plus
Give yourself the opportunity to grow with a progressive company
offering excellent compensation and benefits. To discover the advantages
that come with industry leadership, apply today.
Contact: Karie Hoelzer
Phone: 702-263-3439
khoelzer@ges.com
http://www.ges.com
2. Director of Sales – Chicago; GES Exposition Services; Chicago, IL
GES Exposition Services, a leading tradeshow and event marketing
company, is seeking a high-energy, growth-oriented professional with
demonstrated leadership abilities, integrity and passion for hassle-free
service for the position of Director of Sales at our office in Chicago,
IL.
General Responsibilities:
This position directs and leads the administration and operation of a
regional sales office for the tradeshow/convention industry. Job
responsibilities include managing the daily activities of the sales
department including establishing and managing sales targets/goals.
Build, develop and motivate a high-performance sales team of 5+ people;
manage sales planning, forecasting, budgeting, tracking and reporting.
Generate leads and manage contracts. Drive sales strategies and business
growth.
Education/Experience:
Experience and Qualifications:
* 5+ years sales experience
* 3+ sales management experience.
* Tradeshow sales experience a plus.
* Proven track record building, developing and motivating high
performance sales team.
* Strong overall business acumen
* Strategic planning experience
* Ability to drive and architect change
* Proven team builder and coach
* Proven excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal
skills
* Customer focused
* Proven ability to hire, develop and retain “A” players
* Ability to direct cross-functional teams
* Ability to drive best practices/standardization
* Education:
* Bachelors degree in Business or related field MBA a plus
Give yourself the opportunity to grow with a progressive company
offering excellent compensation and benefits. To discover the advantages
that come with industry leadership, apply today.
Contact: Karie Hoelzer
Phone: 702-263-3439
khoelzer@ges.com
http://www.ges.com
3. Meetings & Scientific Session Coordinator; American Public Health
Association; Washington, DC
The American Public Health Association, dedicated to the advancement of
the public's health and of public health professionals, seeks an
experienced Meetings & Scientific Session Coordinator to handle
administrative and planning duties associated with a citywide convention
of 13,000 attendees. It is essential that candidates have a working
knowledge of meetings management, database applications, and abstract
management software (i.e., OASYS, Panorama, iMIS, Excel, Microsoft
Word/Outlook). This position provides administrative support, meeting
planning and logistics management, and technical and computer assistance
to the APHA conventions department; assists the Manager, Scientific
Session Development with the coordination of the abstract submission
process; direct communication with 4,000 scientific session presenters;
assists with organizing details for 1,400 scientific sessions and
events; manages food & beverage functions; and performs other duties as
assigned. Some travel required.
Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume and salary
history to: Human Resources/MSSC, APHA, 800 I St., NW, WDC 20001-3710.
Fax: 202-777-2418 or E-mail: resume@apha.org. APHA is strongly and
actively committed to diversity in its workplace.
4. National Sales Manager; Confidential; Philadelphia, PA
Premier Hospitality Leader in Center City Philadelphia seeks a dynamic
National Sales Manager to secure future events for its world-class
facility.
The National Sales Manager will conduct sales activities to include but
not limited to: Generating customer contact with new and existing
clients within a defined market segment, selling short-term events and
national accounts, preparing licenses, coordinating filing and follow-up
activities, and such other functions and duties that will maximize
revenue for the organization. This is a unique opportunity to showcase
our facility and client offerings to respected organizations and
companies, and build strategic relationships for future meeting,
convention, and tradeshow business. The National Sales Manager reports
to the Director of Sales. Background in hotel or convention sales is
preferred.
Requirements: Minimum two (2) year of related experience in a hotel,
convention, or hospitality environment strongly preferred; proficient in
MSOffice; familiarity with event management software is a plus. A
college degree is preferred with emphasis in business or management.
Additional years of experience may be substituted for formal education.
Must possess ability, flexibility, and willingness to work irregular
hours in a fast-paced environment.
Position offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits
package. Please forward cover letter, salary history, and resume in
MSWord format to adepartment77@yahoo.com.
Pre-employment reference and background check is required of all
successful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
**** From Ned Lundquist ****
5. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HOSPITALITY & EVENT MANAGEMENT; Lasell
College; Newton, MA
The Department of Management/Marketing at Lasell College in Newton, MA
seeks an Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Event Management for a
Fall 2009 appointment. More senior rank will be considered based on
experience and other credentials.
Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities could include undergraduate
and graduate courses in a range of areas including Introduction to
Hospitality and Tourism; Introduction to Special Events; Food and
Beverage Management; Special Events Management as well as other
Hospitality/Event Management core courses. Candidate must have
experience in college teaching and industry work experience is
preferred.
Other responsibilities include advising undergraduate students, being
involved with student organizations, serving on committees,
participating in curriculum development, working with learning outcomes
assessment, participation in program marketing and promotion, and
networking with community and professional contacts. The successful
candidate will have the ability to shape the on-going development of
this program in response to new potential markets and improvements in
program curriculum.
Qualifications: An earned doctoral degree in hospitality management or
related area is preferred; ABD or a Master's degree in Hospitality
Management with significant hospitality/event management experience will
be considered. Prior college teaching experience preferred. The
successful candidate must be able to work cooperatively and productively
with faculty, staff and students, show evidence of excellent teaching
and student advocacy, professional development and productivity and a
commitment to department and college service.
Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Candidates should send a cover letter, a philosophy
of teaching, resume and names of three (3) references to:
employment@lasell.edu.
http://www.lasell.edu/about/faculty_positions.asp
**********
6. Business Development Director; Carlstrom Productions; San Mateo, CA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=518&jb=5090586
7. Registration Account Manager; J. Spargo & Associates, Inc.; Fairfax,
VA
J. Spargo & Associates, Inc. is a fast-paced convention company located
in Fairfax, VA. We have an opening for a Registration Account Manager
to handle registration services for multiple clients. The ideal
candidate must be able to plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of
Registration for expositions/conferences with 200 to 25,000 attendees.
Requirements:
BS degree in related field
*3+ years trade show/meeting planning or project management experience
*2+ years database experience
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Must be proficient with Word, Excel, and Access
*Travel required: 25%
We offer a casual work environment and excellent benefits. Please send
resume with salary requirement to Attn: HR — Fax: 703-818-9177 or
jsajobs@jspargo.com.
8. Director, Meetings & Conventions; The Optical Society; Washington, DC
International scientific membership organization seeks meetings
professional. Overall responsibility includes overseeing team of 7+
meetings staff focused on national/international meeting logistics for
15+ meetings hosting 50-20K attendees. Expertise in meetings logistics
management and in developing/implementing budgets; Strong
organizational/analytical skills; Ability prioritize among multiple
projects with set deadlines; Effective negotiation skills; Solid
management, coaching , and leadership skills; Experience
building/maintaining positive relationships with volunteer committees,
peer organizations and vendors; Ability to act, react and solve
problems quickly/effectively in pressure situations; Excellent customer
service, interpersonal skills and presentation skills; Team player.
Successful candidate must have a bachelor degree and a minimum 10 years
of meetings industry experience. CMP designation a plus. Please send
resume with salary expectations to resumes@osa.org.
9. Meeting Manager; Avalere Health; Washington, DC
http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7575
10. Marketplace Coordinator; Meeting Professionals International;
Dallas, TX
http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7576
11. Meeting Planner, CMF; Synthes; West Chester, PA
http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7572
12. Registration/Event Manager; International Association of
Exhibitions/Events; Dallas, TX
http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7570
13. Marketing Events Specialist; Bullivant Houser Bailey PC; Portland.
OR
http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7571
14. Convention and Meetings Coordinator; Radio-Television News Directors
Association; Washington, DC
http://asi.careerhq.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3057676
15. Executive Meeting Manager; Starwood Hotels & Resorts; Litchfield
Park, AZ
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5096532
16. Events and Conference Lead Coordinator – Houston; Johnson Controls;
Houston, TX
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5095791
17. Senior Sales Manager (Mid West Market), Sheraton Denver Downtown
Hotel; Starwood Hotels & Resorts; Denver, CO
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5089371
18. Sales Manager, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel; Starwood Hotels &
Resorts; Denver, CO
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5089368
19. Sales Manager; Reed Exhibitions; Norwalk, CT
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5090078
20. Director of Catering; Starwood Hotels & Resorts; Birmingham, AL
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5085891
21. Special Events Manager, Grand Central Terminal; Jones Lang LaSalle
Americas, Inc.; New York, NY
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5087715
22. Business Travel Sales Manager (BTSM); Starwood Hotels & Resorts;
Miami Beach, FL
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5085885
23. Food %26 Beverage Intern (Seasonal Position May – August); Starwood
Hotels & Resorts; Hilton Head Island, SC
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5085898
24. Rooms Division Intern (Seasonal Position) ); Starwood Hotels &
Resorts; Hilton Head Island, SC
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5085913
25. Director of Sales %26 Marketing; Starwood Hotels & Resorts; San
Diego, CA
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5085894
26. Associate Director for Event Management; Virginia Tech; Blacksburg,
VA
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5084787
27. Food & Beverage Manager; Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel; Jackson,
CA
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5084568
28. Catering Administrative Assistant; Starwood Hotels & Resorts;
Atlanta, GA
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5083668
29. Senior Meeting Planner; American Bar Association; Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=27610381&jobSummaryIndex=0&agentID=
30. Event Planner; SAIC; McLean, VA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=27612521&jobSummaryIndex=37&agentID=
31. Sales Position; Poplar Springs The Inn Spa; Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=27599451&jobSummaryIndex=0&agentID=
*** From Angela Franta ***
32. Sr. Manager, Recognition Programs; IABC; San Francisco, CA
Hi Sonja,
For the next HEPN newsletter.
Thanks,
Angela
Angela Franta
Director, Business Development
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
+1 415.544.4745
afranta@iabc.com
Division/Department: Education
Job title: Sr. Manager, Recognition Programs
Reports to: Chris Grossgart, Senior vice president
Level/Grade:
Mid-level manager Type of position:
Full time Hours: 40 plus/week
Exempt
Description: Direct all activities of IABC's recognition programs –
Gold Quill Awards, EXCEL award, Chairman's award and Fellow selection.
Responsibilities
. Manage relationships with volunteer committee members in developing
strategic direction and action plans for Gold Quill, EXCEL, Fellows and
Chairman's Award with annual review
. Develop annual budget for all recognition programs in conjunction with
senior staff leaders that align with IABC's strategic plan
. With marketing/communication staff, create and implement marketing
plan for each program
Specific duties include:
. Manage the writing, production and distribution of the Gold Quill call
for entries and nomination forms for EXCEL and Fellow awards with
appropriate volunteer chairs
. Recruit and manage Gold Quill regional/category coordinators and
determine judging assignments
. Support divisional/regional coordinators at local chapters during
first tier Gold Quill judging; ensure finalist entries arrive in San
Francisco by deadline
. Organize and facilitate Blue Ribbon Panel judging in San Francisco in
March (assignments, schedule, meals, room block)
. Manage all communications to award entrants, finalists and winners
(including fielding inquiries on the award process, entrant status and
winner instructions)
. Author external communication for recognition programs in various
publications, e-mail including monitoring/updating web site copy for
recognition programs
. Provide case-studies and coordinate the publication of Gold Quill book
with Knowledge Products staff
. Direct and coordinate Gold Quill gala dinner and awards ceremony event
at IABC world conference, including décor, food/beverage, script
writing, video production, securing emcee/entertainment and awards
. Post-event survey to determine improvements for the following year's
event
. Select and recruit four speakers for Gold Quill case studies to speak
at world conference
. Manage the ordering and distribution of recognition awards for all
programs
. Oversee and manage EXCEL and Fellow committees including providing
them with nomination information and scheduling a conference call to
determine recipients
Qualification Requirements:
. Proficiency and experience in program management with ability to
prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with strict
deadlines
. Strong volunteer board or committee management
. Relationship building and persuasive skills
. Events-based or program marketing background preferred
. Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills with collaborative
work style
. Superior organizational abilities with attention to detail
. Solid verbal and written communication skills
. International work experience and cultural sensitivity
. Experience developing and managing budgets effectively
. Ability to work under pressure with grace and diplomacy
. Supervisory experience helpful
. Excellent computer skills
Education Requirements
. BA/BS degree required
. Minimum related experience 5 years
Salary
$50,000 – $55,000 annual salary plus benefits
(Local residents only, no relocation assistance.)
A cover letter and resume should be submitted to:
Angela Franta
IABC
afranta@iabc.com
No phone calls, please.
About IABC
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
headquartered in San Francisco is a global network of communication
professionals committed to improving organizational effectiveness
through strategic communication. Established in 1970, IABC serves more
than 16,000 members in 70 countries and 100 chapters. For more
information, visit www.iabc.com.
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