Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 4 May 2014
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This week’s edition includes:
*** The Short Self-Pitch (SSP)
*** Upcoming Conferences
1. Program and Development Associate; Association and Meeting Solutions; Thorofare, NJ
2. Director of Public Relations, Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Houston, Texas
3. Convention Coordinator– Conventions, Advertising, and Corporate Relations; AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION; Alexandria, VA
4. Event & Marketing Specialist; Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID); Washington, DC
5. Marketing and Events Coordinator, Edgecast Networks, Santa Monica, CA
6. Corporate meeting planner (Contract); Confidential; Canton, MA
7. Meeting Coordinator; Vindico Medical Education; Thorofare, NJ
8. Meetings Coordinator; IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries; Bannockburn, IL
9. Director, Transportation Research Board Meetings and Events; The National Academies; Washington, DC
10. Meeting Planner; ComeTogether, Corp.; Marina del Rey, CA
11. Director, Corporate Events; Aerospace Industries Association; Arlington, VA
12. Association Meeting Planner; IAPAC; Washington, DC
13. Meeting & Events Coordinator; Experient; Boston, MA
14. Senior Meeting Planner; NMS Group, Inc.; Jericho, NY
15. Event Manager; ASM International; Materials Park, OH
16. Meeting Planner / Program Manager; Bishop-McCann; Lincolnshire, IL
17. Associate; Scott Circle Events LLC; Washington, DC
18. Conference and Event Management Consultant; Insured Retirement Institute; Washington, DC
19. Events Manager; IYRS School of Technology & Trades; Newport, RI
20. Exhibit Sales Manager; P3C Media; New York, NY
21. Event Management Project Leader; International Risk Management Institute; Dallas, TX
22. Meeting Manager; BCD M&I; Kirkland, Quebec, Canada
23. Development &Amp; Events Associate (1106_10148186); Bravo! Vail; Vail, CO
24. Catering Manager 3; Sodexo USA; DURHAM, NC
25. Meeting Manager; Maritz Travel; Parsippany, NJ
26. Associate Director of Alumni Events; San Francisco State University; San Francisco, CA
27. Catering Sales Manager and (1710_0000954864-01); Stein Eriksen Lodge; Park City, UT
28. Deputy Director, Special Events; United Nations Foundation; Washington, DC
29. Account Executive; Kuoni Destination Management – USA; Alexandria, VA/Ocala, FL
30. Hotel Sales Manager; Quaintance Weaver Hotels; Greensboro, NC
31. Catering Manager 4; Sodexo USA; MALIBU, CA
32. Special Events Sales Manager; Legends Hospitality – Sugar Land Skeeters; Sugar Land, TX
33. Special Events Sales Manager; Legends Hospitality – AT&T Stadium; Arlington, TX
34. Marketing and Events Manager; PCD Management LLC; Sugar Land, TX
35. Events Manager; Thomson Reuters; Carrollton, TX
36. Events Specialist-Student Affairs (6292U) #17783; UC Berkeley; Berkeley, CA
37. Sales Manager; Confidential; Saint Joseph, MI
38. Vice President 1, Sales; Sodexo USA; Anchorage, AK
39. Assistant Supervisor of Public Venues & Events; City of Kissimmee; Kissimmee, FL
40. Assistant Director for Meeting Management; American Case Management Association; Nashville, TN
41. Sales Manager; Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel; Des Moines, IA
42. Meeting Planner / Program Manager; Bishop-McCann; Lincolnshire, IL
43. Global Sales Account Manager; Global Cynergies; Frankfurt, Germany
44. Special Events Coordinator; Fort Riley Family and MWR; Fort Riley, KS
45. National Events and Sales Coordinator; Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD); Toronto, Ontario, Canada
46. Program Manager; Fusion Marketing; Dallas, TX/St. Louis, MO
47. Expo & Events Manager; Northwest Food Processors Association; Portland, OR
48. Manager, Client Services; Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau; Anaheim, CA
************ 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 *************
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1. Program and Development Associate; Association and Meeting Solutions; Thorofare, NJ
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17912251&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
*** From Kerri Sholly ***
2. Director of Public Relations, Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Houston, Texas
A great opportunity to join the Four Seasons Hotel Houston team is now available, and this couldn’t be a better time to move to Houston! Forbes magazine predicts that within a decade, Houston will be the nation’s “next great global city.” H-Town is also the most diverse metro city in the country and a leader in everything from arts and culture to aerospace and medical technology.
Houston has a thriving artistic scene, bustling dining options – whether white tablecloth or food truck – an affordable cost of living and a warm subtropical climate. If you are ready to take on an extraordinary opportunity, live in a fast-growing city, and take your public relations career to new heights, this may just be the perfect role for you.
1,200 people can’t be wrong! That’s how many people are moving here every single week…
Primary PR/Marketing Duties and Responsibilities
· Manage and monitor the hotel’s online presence, including on Social Media networks
· Planning and implementing special promotions, media events/visits
· Prepare monthly Social Media Dashboard analysis
· Oversee graphic design for hotel collateral
Desired Skills and Experience
· Minimum of three years experience as a Public Relations Director
· Experience in developing and executing a strategic PR plan
· Ability to generate creative content, image and reputation management
· Strong writing skills with particular emphasis in editing
· Solid knowledge of digital marketing and social media
·Comprehensive communications skills
· Strategic thinker with ability to comprehend the big picture
· Proven relationships with media and community personalities that have delivered demonstrable results
· Highly motivated self-starter that can multi-task and prioritize
· Graphic design skills, including previous experience with Photoshop, highly desired
· Ability to multi-task effectively, managing multiple projects, deadlines and priorities
· Spanish language is a plus
Interested candidates should forward both a resume and cover letter to Julie Barrow at julie.barrow@fourseasons.com.
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Thank you in advance!
Kerri
Kerri Sholly
Senior Director of Public Relations – Americas
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Tel: 512.685.8048
E-Mail Mailto:Kerri.Sholly@fourseasons.com
*** From Caitlin Mann ***
3. Convention Coordinator– Conventions, Advertising, and Corporate Relations; AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION; Alexandria, VA
About ACA:
For more than 144 years, the American Correctional Association has championed the cause of corrections and correctional effectiveness. Founded in 1870 as the National Prison Association, ACA is the oldest association developed specifically for practitioners in the correctional profession.
Based in Alexandria, VA, the American Correctional Association is the oldest and largest national and international correction association in the world. ACA serves all disciplines within the corrections profession and is dedicated to excellence in every aspect of the field.
ACA represents everyone from wardens/superintendents to social workers and health care practitioners. All across the corrections spectrum, ACA is there bringing together corrections best. Our members represent federal, state and local entities including jails, prisons, penitentiaries, halfway houses, probation, parole and juvenile detention centers.
Job Overview:
Convention Coordinator for the Conventions, Advertising and Corporate Relations Department to assist with planning and carrying out ACA’s two annual conferences. Duties include assisting with housing & meetings process; developing marketing materials to promote the conferences; assisting sales team; providing onsite support during the conferences; and maintaining department records. ACA is looking for someone with experience in the event planning or hospitality industry.
*** From Leslie Ribakow ***
4. Event & Marketing Specialist; Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID); Washington, DC
COMPANY BACKGROUND:
The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) is a dynamic organization that is looking for talent to complement its existing team. As a key partner in enhancing the neighborhood and public space from the White House to DuPont Circle and 16th Street, NW to 21st Street, NW, the Golden Triangle BID is working to enrich the neighborhood through its Ambassador cleaning program, landscaping and fun seasonal events. Founded in 1997, the Golden Triangle neighborhood has a diverse make up of over 31 million square feet of commercial office space; 4,000 businesses, 600 shops and restaurants, seven hotels and seven U.S. National Parks. The vision of the Golden Triangle BID is to maintain a vibrant downtown that keeps visitors and stakeholders engaged and returning to enjoy everything the Golden Triangle neighborhood has to offer.
SUMMARY:
The Event & Marketing Specialist is responsible for the successful execution of a variety of events and marketing tactics. The ideal candidate will coordinate event logistics from start to finish with oversight from the Marketing & Communications Manager. The Specialist will also fulfill promotional tactics in support of a variety of events and programs, demonstrating subject matter expertise that champions unique characteristics of each event for target audiences.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare event plans, schedules, task assignments, and equipment lists to ensure a
successful event. Define onsite protocols and operating procedures.
• Direct and coordinate the onsite activities of staff, volunteers, and contractors to ensure the successful execution of assignments. Troubleshoot (run-through) events and resolve issues prior to the launch of events.
• Work with marketing & communications manager to execute marketing tactics that drive attendance and engagement with area workers and community members. Participate in productive brainstorming sessions that result in concrete ideas, which solve marketing challenges with creative solutions that are on-brand and on-strategy.
• Develop and coordinate digital marketing initiatives to ensure the BID maintains an effective online presence:
o Produce monthly e-newsletter and coordinate the development of promotional emails
o Write and post daily updates as needed to BID’s social media outlets and respond to inquiries/comments in a timely fashion
o Assist the BID with live-tweeting, public contests, surveys, photo and video-sharing
o Develop and post compelling content on the BID’s website and mobile app
o Assist with the measurement of the Golden Triangle BID’s online strategies
• Research venues and catering options, acquire technology, and coordinate the development of administrative materials. Negotiate agreements with contractors to ensure the lowest cost and highest quality of services.
• Oversee speaker and vendor services including audiovisual, security, and catering needs for events. Ensure speakers and performers are briefed and prepared to provide effective presentations and entertainment.
• Conduct event risk assessments and work with the BID’s insurance company and legal team to reduce/eliminate potential risks: secure event security, submit insurance applications, and create activity waivers.
• Work closely with business operations, member services, and communications staff to oversee and facilitate event registration processes.
• Analyze event performance and prepare post-event reports for distribution to sponsors, board members and participants.
• Copy write and proofread compelling collateral including Request for Proposals, press releases, and promotional materials.
• Develop fresh story ideas and help gather content for press releases.
• Research and monitor media coverage and industry trends.
• Identify media outlets/reporters to pitch news stories and press releases. Develop relationships with online media outlets to ensure events are provided optimal media coverage.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of 4-5 years of marketing, event, and/or program management experience.
• Proven success in overseeing the execution of community-wide events and marketing to diverse audiences. Must provide quantitative results and/or event portfolio.
• Experience managing onsite event staff.
• Proven quantitative results using the following social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, FourSquare, and LinkedIn.
• Excellent communication skills and exhibited confidence when interacting with high-profile constituents.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to work independently, possess strong work ethic and be detail-oriented.
• Computer proficiency in online content management and HTML systems.
• Will be expected to spend time outdoors during community events.
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s Degree required with concentration in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Communications, Project/Program Management or any other related field.
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*** From Ned Lundquist ***
5. Marketing and Events Coordinator, Edgecast Networks, Santa Monica, CA
http://www.edgecast.com/company/open-positions/
Job Responsibilities May Include:
Conference Support:
- Assist in gathering hotel, convention center & local area information for attendees
- Work with hotels and housing bureau to setup housing blocks
- Compile meeting requests from exhibitors, attendees & internal departments
- Assist with RFP’s for ancillary suppliers (AV, security, transportation, photography)
- Coordinate staff, speaker & VIP travel arrangements
- Coordinate shipping of supplies to conference
- Distribute conference information to other ACA departments and host committee
Sales Support:
- Assist the sales team in recruiting and retaining exhibitors
- Help manage exhibitor invoicing and collect outstanding balances
- Help create marketing materials to encourage companies to exhibit, sponsor & advertise with ACA
On-Site Support:
- Travel to two annual conferences
- Setup and organize department office
- Assist staff with meeting room setup and catering checks
- Assist attendees with on-site registration process
Administrative Support:
- Answer calls and emails from members, attendees and exhibitors
- Maintain Conference supplies
- Maintain Conference records
- Prepare and maintain databases, memos, form letters and confirmation letters for each conference.
Other tasks and responsibilities to be assigned as needed on an ongoing basis.
Required Qualifications:
- Be a U.S. citizen or legally able to work in the U.S.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word & Excel
- Must be highly organized and detail oriented
- Must be able to communicate effectively with others
- Must be able to multi-task and set priorities
- Must be able to travel to two annual conferences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in event planning/hospitality or related course of study
- Some experience in the event planning or hospitality industry
- Marketing experience
Please reply via this advertisement with a cover letter explaining your interest and a resume with salary requirement and email directly to the attention of Caitlin Mann at caitlinm@aca.org. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. No telephone calls will be accepted.
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6. Corporate meeting planner (Contract); Confidential; Canton, MA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17909200&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
7. Meeting Coordinator; Vindico Medical Education; Thorofare, NJ
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17912220&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
8. Meetings Coordinator; IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries; Bannockburn, IL
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17863401&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
9. Director, Transportation Research Board Meetings and Events; The National Academies; Washington, DC
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17861925&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
10. Meeting Planner; ComeTogether, Corp.; Marina del Rey, CA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=13296967&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
11. Director, Corporate Events; Aerospace Industries Association; Arlington, VA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17864320&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
12. Association Meeting Planner; IAPAC; Washington, DC
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17810233&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
13. Meeting & Events Coordinator; Experient; Boston, MA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17864260&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
14. Senior Meeting Planner; NMS Group, Inc.; Jericho, NY
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17811065&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
15. Event Manager; ASM International; Materials Park, OH
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17807168&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
16. Meeting Planner / Program Manager; Bishop-McCann; Lincolnshire, IL
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17798387&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
17. Associate; Scott Circle Events LLC; Washington, DC
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17795491&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
18. Conference and Event Management Consultant; Insured Retirement Institute; Washington, DC
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?job=17795842&vnet=0&max=25&site_id=518
19. Events Manager; IYRS School of Technology & Trades; Newport, RI
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17682568/Events%20Manager/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
20. Exhibit Sales Manager; P3C Media; New York, NY
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17931136/Exhibit%20Sales%20Manager/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
21. Event Management Project Leader; International Risk Management Institute; Dallas, TX
22. Meeting Manager; BCD M&I; Kirkland, Quebec, Canada
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17864078/Meeting%20Manager/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
23. Development &Amp; Events Associate (1106_10148186); Bravo! Vail; Vail, CO
24. Catering Manager 3; Sodexo USA; DURHAM, NC
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17870455/Catering%20Manager%203/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
25. Meeting Manager; Maritz Travel; Parsippany, NJ
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17884556/Meeting%20Manager/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
26. Associate Director of Alumni Events; San Francisco State University; San Francisco, CA
27. Catering Sales Manager and (1710_0000954864-01); Stein Eriksen Lodge; Park City, UT
28. Deputy Director, Special Events; United Nations Foundation; Washington, DC
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17863055/Deputy%20Director,%20Special%20Events/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
29. Account Executive; Kuoni Destination Management – USA; Alexandria, VA/Ocala, FL
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17863644/Account%20Executive/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
30. Hotel Sales Manager; Quaintance Weaver Hotels; Greensboro, NC
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17863776/Hotel%20Sales%20Manager/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
31. Catering Manager 4; Sodexo USA; MALIBU, CA
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17840875/Catering%20Manager%204/__company__/?vnet=0&max=25
32. Special Events Sales Manager; Legends Hospitality – Sugar Land Skeeters; Sugar Land, TX
33. Special Events Sales Manager; Legends Hospitality – AT&T Stadium; Arlington, TX
34. Marketing and Events Manager; PCD Management LLC; Sugar Land, TX
35. Events Manager; Thomson Reuters; Carrollton, TX
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17807948/Events%20Manager/__company__/?vnet=0&str=26&max=25
36. Events Specialist-Student Affairs (6292U) #17783; UC Berkeley; Berkeley, CA
37. Sales Manager; Confidential; Saint Joseph, MI
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17810014/Sales%20Manager/__company__/?vnet=0&str=51&max=25
38. Vice President 1, Sales; Sodexo USA; Anchorage, AK
39. Assistant Supervisor of Public Venues & Events; City of Kissimmee; Kissimmee, FL
40. Assistant Director for Meeting Management; American Case Management Association; Nashville, TN
41. Sales Manager; Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel; Des Moines, IA
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17795852/Sales%20Manager/__company__/?vnet=0&str=51&max=25
42. Meeting Planner / Program Manager; Bishop-McCann; Lincolnshire, IL
43. Global Sales Account Manager; Global Cynergies; Frankfurt, Germany
44. Special Events Coordinator; Fort Riley Family and MWR; Fort Riley, KS
45. National Events and Sales Coordinator; Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD); Toronto, Ontario, Canada
46. Program Manager; Fusion Marketing; Dallas, TX/St. Louis, MO
http://careers.ises.com/jobseeker/job/17783551/Program%20Manager/__company__/?vnet=0&str=51&max=25
47. Expo & Events Manager; Northwest Food Processors Association; Portland, OR
48. Manager, Client Services; Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau; Anaheim, CA
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