Party planner vs special events coordinator

Differences between party planner and special events coordinator duties and responsibilities

Party planner example responsibilities.

• Source RFP's, negotiate contracts, and manage logistics for meetings, events and individual travel.
• Guide production planning activities ranging from developing and revising production schedules, forecasting trends and customer demand, and managing logistics.
• Oversee air and grind travel and hotel reservations for VIP's, speakers and international scholarship attendees.
• Help coordinate dj's, photographers, bakeries and all the wedding party on the day of the wedding.
• Perform standard quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures prior to delivery of GIS products to clients.
• Provide telephone coordination of all seminar attendees including reservations and accommodations.
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Special events coordinator example responsibilities.

• Work closely with MDA families, volunteers, sponsors and fellow staff to achieve MDA objectives.
• Maintain business website and manage Facebook account.
• Manage reservations and priority seating for VIP diners to ensure customer satisfaction and encourage repeat business.
• Compile programs and PowerPoint presentations for day of event.
• Check RSVP lines and provide attendee list for day of event.
• Create promotional flyers, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations for multiple target markets.
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