When people think of events, meal or food, entertainment or music, invitations or registrations, etc. will always show up. As the event planner, these are all the components that you need to pull together. This sounds a lot of work and having personal experience in planning is a must. The best way to start is to learn the basics by obtaining a certificate in event planning or a college degree. Next step is to take what you learned in class and apply it by helping your family and friends planning events. Another excellent way to hone your skills is to join your community and help them out with fundraisers and galas. This is a great way to network in the community to help you prepare for a real job in the field.
Creating and having a portfolio is critical to all event planners. According to How to Break Into a Fab Job as an Event Planner, "a portfolio is a collection of samples of your work plus any other documents that can show people why they should hire you." "The portfolio might include pictures, recommendation letters and anything else that shows prospective clients and/or employers what you have done or can do." The purpose of portfolios is to help you stand out from other applicants who are in the same field, and it also proves that you have what it needs to perform the job well. Here is an example of a portfolio.
Lastly, the most important relationship you will build as an event planner is with the vendors as these are the suppliers that you supply you with the products and services for your events. For example, equipments rentals, venues, florists, decors, and photographers. If you have good relationships with them, you will get discounts and will be great partners.
Finally, you can continue to learn and grow even after you became an event planner. Always make notes of what worked and what not that way you can learn from mistakes and experiences, so in the next event, you will not make the same mistakes again and would make it even better. Make each events as the opportunities to learn and succeed. Always stay on top of trends and what is "hot". Don't be afraid to try different things out and who knows people might be copying you.
I am not very familiar with portfolio's but your description gave me a great idea of what it is. When I was researching the components of a good business blog I found that giving a customer samples or advice is very beneficial in building good fate relations. Attached is a video about event planning mistakes and tips. It reminded me of your post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtwbiqkUFh4&feature=related
ReplyDeleteDue to the fact that you are a tourism major, how does event planning play a rold in your future? I know that a lot of hotels and motels have banquet halls where they allow companies and private people to throw parties. Do you plan on also working with this aspect of tourism? I think that it is a really great thing that you talked about building relationships with the vendors. As a business major I have learned that networking and building good relationships with other is key to my success. Have you found networking to be useful with your major?
ReplyDeleteAs a toursim major, it is relatable to event planning as in tourism, you still plan for people's trips with great details involved. I think tourism and catering are inter-relatable as tourists might host banquets for wedding or parties. Speaking of networking, it is very important to any kind of businesses in general, so it is useful with hospitality and tourism as well.
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