Director of convention services vs event manager

Differences between director of convention services and event manager duties and responsibilities

Director of convention services example responsibilities.

• Work closely with the banquet department and culinary team to achieve outstanding food and beverage service.
• Manage sleeping room blocks, including rooming lists, comp assignments, room assignments, pre-keying and VIP's.
• Coordinate booking activities of catering departments to achieve budget revenues.
• Conduct the weekly BEO meeting with the culinary team.
• Handle VIP accommodations, amenities and transportation.
• Supervise the installation and implementation of a network computer system and DELPHI software.
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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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