(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Meeting and Convention Planners
Job Description
Coordinate activities of staff and convention personnel to make arrangements for group meetings and conventions.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions. |
99
|
Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs. |
98
|
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security. |
94
|
Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise. |
94
|
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details. |
93
|
Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved. |
90
|
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details. |
89
|
Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements. |
89
|
Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements. |
87
|
Review event bills for accuracy, and approve payment. |
81
|
Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers. |
79
|
Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress. |
76
|
Direct administrative details such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries. |
70
|
Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements. |
69
|
Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships. |
63
|
Organize registration of event participants. |
61
|
Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications. |
55
|
Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events. |
54
|
Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends. |
31
|
Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events. |
19
|
Develop event topics and choose featured speakers. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
83
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
73
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
67
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
64
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
64
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
62
|
Getting Information
|
59
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
58
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
57
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
52
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
52
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
52
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
49
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
48
|
Thinking Creatively
|
46
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
45
|
Interacting With Computers
|
44
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
44
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
43
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
42
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
41
|
Processing Information
|
40
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
39
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
38
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
35
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
33
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
33
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
32
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
32
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
29
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
26
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
25
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
21
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
21
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
19
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
18
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
15
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
6
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
4
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
2
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
1
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|