Manage reception desk essential functions; greeting and directing clients, answering telephone calls, promptly returning emails, etc.
Submit facilities requests as directed by Planner; walk and inspect conference room setups
Support Meeting Planning Managers and Meeting Specialists with high level meetings; assist other managers as needed
Build working relationships with fellow colleagues, porters, audio visual and catering teams
Manage space issues, escalate unresolved issues to the Lead Planner
Assist Lead Planner in monitoring the shared mailbox and respond to client emails in a timely manner
Manage new meeting requests and assign rooms based on client's needs
Adhere to standards of operations established for Conference Center
Front desk management, customer service, event planning/coordination, organizational skills, strong communication skills and time management.
Ability to plan events that can range from 10 to 500 people, with various degrees of complexity. Monitor/manage the project including; creation of project plans and budgets (prepare, manage & reconcile).
Ability to lead team working on an event and direct many facets at one time.
Collaborate and interact effectively with Firms senior management, middle management, and customers. Provide strategic input and recommendations to business group on event development.
Maintain partnering relationships with internal business partners such as Food Services, Conference -Services, Audio Visual, Security and Facilities.
Manage all aspects of events including but not limited to: internal consulting, concept proposal development, site selection via RFP process, vendor negotiation, contract administration (including controlling risks associated with attrition and cancellation), hotel management, air/ground travel, total logistics coordination (menus, setup, decor, audio visual), creative writing for invitation, input on graphic design and website development, printing, registration management, coordination of speakers, giveaways, entertainment, activities, and travel staff.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format to Tampa, FL Please reference job code 236840 when responding to this ad.
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