The Best Book On Event Planning Careers (By Silvia Oppenheim, Founder & CEO of LeConcierge SF)
Book Details
Author(s)Silvia Oppenheim
PublisherHyperink Event Planning Jobs
ISBN / ASINB006GL6HW2
ISBN-13978B006GL6HW8
MarketplaceCanada 🇨🇦
Description
The U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics predicts that event planning employment will grow faster than the average career -- 16% between 2008-2018. With 56,950 jobs held by event planners in 2010, it’s an exciting time to get into the industry. Whether you are a student in college or an event planner’s intern, you can learn the organizational and communication skills to make your own name as an event planner. Le Concierge SF founder, Silvia Oppenheim, shows you how she started a successful full-service hospitality service in the San Francisco Bay Area. She offers her top tips on building your resume, networking, and finding jobs as an event planner. In this eBook, you’ll find a step-to-step guide to conceptualizing and building your own event planning business.
About The Author:
Silvia grew up in Brazil in a family that found any reason to throw a nice soiree. Amazed by her mother’s attention to detail year after year, Silvia began to develop a creative eye of her own and used every opportunity and occasion to help out and become a part of that event. It was her roots that inspired her to learn and grow into a career in event planning.
“Seeing people's smiles and happy tears after a successful event and being able to be part of their lives got under my skin, and I just thought I saw no better way to combine my passion and expertise, than to run the ‘heart of the house,’ and managing my small army ensuring every little thing was in its place and didn't go unnoticed.”
With previous work experience in Guest Relations for The Ritz-Carlton, Silvia is now the founder and CEO of LeConcierge SF, a San Francisco-based full-service hospitality and concierge service (www.leconciergesf.com).
What’s In The Book:
--> Step-by-step guide to building a client base, networking, and succeeding as an event planner
--> Best websites and sources for event planning jobs
--> Sample interview Q&A and common pitfalls
--> Salary estimates and event planning hot spots
--> Sample schedule of a day in the life of an event planner
Chapter 1: What Is An Event Planner?
Responsibilities of an event planner
3 things you should know before jumping in
Chapter 2: Competition In The Event Planning Business
Job availability & salary in metro vs. non-metro areas
2 ways to stand out & build your client base
Chapter 3: 7 Types Of Event Planning Jobs
Examples of weddings, fundraisers, corporate events, & more
Chapter 4: Pros And Cons Of Event Planning Careers
4 reasons event planning is worth the stress
How to deal with Bridezillas (and what they look like in real life, not reality TV)
Chapter 5: Event Planner Personality Test
How to win your clients’ trust & maintain it
Why event planning is not glamorous
Chapter 6: Event Planning Schools And Event Planning Certification
Best event planning programs (and if they really help)
How to choose an undergraduate major plus 2 types of classes you need to take
Chapter 7: 3 Jobs Related To Event Planning
How to build event planning experience through other careers
Why a diverse resume can help an event planner
Chapter 8: Event Planning Internships
5 places to look for internships & volunteering opportunities
6 top tips for scoring internships
Chapter 9: 6 Tips For Finding Event Planning Jobs
Where to look for your 1st event planning gig
Chapter 10: Event Planning Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews
The most common resume & cover letter pitfalls
The 6 interview questions I always ask (and how to prepare for the unexpected)
Chapter 11: A Day In The Life Of An Event Planner
Top event planning tips for organizing contacts, schedules, & conversations
Chapter 12: Event Planning Salary And Lifestyle
Estimated event planner salary ranges & how many hours you work to earn it
Chapter 13: Starting Your Own Event Planning Company
The 4 steps to planning & starting your event planning company
Networking & marketing tips for new event planners
Chapter 14: Event Planning Tips
About The Author:
Silvia grew up in Brazil in a family that found any reason to throw a nice soiree. Amazed by her mother’s attention to detail year after year, Silvia began to develop a creative eye of her own and used every opportunity and occasion to help out and become a part of that event. It was her roots that inspired her to learn and grow into a career in event planning.
“Seeing people's smiles and happy tears after a successful event and being able to be part of their lives got under my skin, and I just thought I saw no better way to combine my passion and expertise, than to run the ‘heart of the house,’ and managing my small army ensuring every little thing was in its place and didn't go unnoticed.”
With previous work experience in Guest Relations for The Ritz-Carlton, Silvia is now the founder and CEO of LeConcierge SF, a San Francisco-based full-service hospitality and concierge service (www.leconciergesf.com).
What’s In The Book:
--> Step-by-step guide to building a client base, networking, and succeeding as an event planner
--> Best websites and sources for event planning jobs
--> Sample interview Q&A and common pitfalls
--> Salary estimates and event planning hot spots
--> Sample schedule of a day in the life of an event planner
Chapter 1: What Is An Event Planner?
Responsibilities of an event planner
3 things you should know before jumping in
Chapter 2: Competition In The Event Planning Business
Job availability & salary in metro vs. non-metro areas
2 ways to stand out & build your client base
Chapter 3: 7 Types Of Event Planning Jobs
Examples of weddings, fundraisers, corporate events, & more
Chapter 4: Pros And Cons Of Event Planning Careers
4 reasons event planning is worth the stress
How to deal with Bridezillas (and what they look like in real life, not reality TV)
Chapter 5: Event Planner Personality Test
How to win your clients’ trust & maintain it
Why event planning is not glamorous
Chapter 6: Event Planning Schools And Event Planning Certification
Best event planning programs (and if they really help)
How to choose an undergraduate major plus 2 types of classes you need to take
Chapter 7: 3 Jobs Related To Event Planning
How to build event planning experience through other careers
Why a diverse resume can help an event planner
Chapter 8: Event Planning Internships
5 places to look for internships & volunteering opportunities
6 top tips for scoring internships
Chapter 9: 6 Tips For Finding Event Planning Jobs
Where to look for your 1st event planning gig
Chapter 10: Event Planning Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews
The most common resume & cover letter pitfalls
The 6 interview questions I always ask (and how to prepare for the unexpected)
Chapter 11: A Day In The Life Of An Event Planner
Top event planning tips for organizing contacts, schedules, & conversations
Chapter 12: Event Planning Salary And Lifestyle
Estimated event planner salary ranges & how many hours you work to earn it
Chapter 13: Starting Your Own Event Planning Company
The 4 steps to planning & starting your event planning company
Networking & marketing tips for new event planners
Chapter 14: Event Planning Tips
