Conference assistant vs event manager

Differences between conference assistant and event manager duties and responsibilities

Conference assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage registrant databases and mailing lists, are responsible for issuing CME certificates, and maintaining registrant CME credit records.
• Arrange all travel, including: managing authorization process; researching and booking hotel, car rental, flights, etc.
• Manage internal & external reservations for audio and videoconferencing requirements over telephone and via e-mail.
• Manage and update SharePoint database with department documents post upcoming calendar events and notify end users by email correspondence of changes.
• Schedule and create all in house meetings using Delphi.
• Make sure to hold the appropriate space for the appropriate date and time in Delphi for the contract make.
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Event manager example responsibilities.

• Manage FOH staff during the lunch rush - correctly handle any customer complaints or issues.
• Manage successful closing of NYC block to control traffic flow and allow celebrity red carpet entrances.
• Coordinate and manage maintenance, bartending, catering, schedules, calendars, and supervise staff.
• Create BEO's and lead weekly team meetings for support team laying out the direction and objective of upcoming events.
• Manage delivery schedules, outside vendor orders, and budget requirements for the sales, operations, and culinary staff.
• Manage all logistics and communications from beginning to end with clients, including sending invitations, monitoring RSVP, and hosting.
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