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Professional Event Coordination

Professional Event Coordination is the process through which planning, budgeting and development occurs to create and produce successful events. more
Author:
Joe Goldblatt; Julia Rutherford Silvers
Format:
Hardcover

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Short description

Professional Event Coordination is the process through which planning, budgeting and development occurs to create and produce successful events.

Long description

Introducing a clear path toward event excellence A comprehensive guide to essential competencies for event coordinators, Professional Event Coordination examines the full event planning process and provides the tools and strategies to effectively procure, organize, implement, and monitor all the products, services, and service providers that will bring an event to life. After establishing each layer of the anatomy of an event, this in-depth guide covers: Event design Project management techniques Site selection and development Infrastructure services Entertainment possibilities Food and beverage options Safety and security Inviting attendees In addition to dozens of checklists, tables, and figures, this complete guidebook is enhanced with On-Site Insights (real-world examples), Technology Tips, and Exercises in Professional Event Coordination (reinforcement exercises that help in preparation for the CSEP certification exam). A versatile tool that is effective for all types of events-for small functions with ten guests to major festivals with 10,000 attendees - Professional Event Coordination is a valuable book for every professional who works events, including event managers, caterers, event planners, and hotel and food and beverage managers.

Product details

Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:
9780471263050
Publication date:
November 2003
Length:
242mm
Width:
197mm
Thickness:
31mm
Weight:
1075g
Illustrated:
Illustrated

Table of contents

  • Foreword-Edward G. Polivka.Foreword-Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP.Preface.Acknowledgments.Chapter 1: Anatomy of an Event.Chapter 2: The Event Element Assessment.Chapter 3: Developing the Event Site.Chapter 4: Accommodating the Audience.Chapter 5: Providing the Event Infrastructure.Chapter 6: Safe Operations.Chapter 7: Coordinating the Environment.Chapter 8: Fundamentals of the Production.Chapter 9: Staging the Entertainment Experience.Chapter 10: Food and Beverage Operations.Chapter 11: Making Event Memories.Chapter 12: Ancillary Programs.Chapter 13: Vendors and Volunteers.Chapter 14: Knowledge Management.Chapter 15: Strategies for Success.Appendix 1: Sample Client Interview Form.Appendix 2: Sample On-Site Change Order Form.Appendix 3: Event "
  • Survival"
  • Kit.Appendix 4: Sample Site Inspection Checklist.Appendix 5: References and Reading List.Index.

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