Introduction To Event Planning
Question 1.
Name seven responsibilities of an event planner listed in the official industry definition of an event planning.
ANSWER
1) Budgeting
2) Establishing timelines
3) Acquiring Permits
4) Planning Food
5) Coordinating transportation
6) Developing theme
7) Arranging the activities
Question 2.
What are the two major sectors in which event planning is done?
ANSWER
1) Business Sector
2) Social Sector
Question 3.
What's one tool you can use to discover what planners in your area are doing?
ANSWER
Internet websites
Question 4.
True or False? Many planners choose to specialize in their area of expertise, and sometimes that choice is based upon where they
live,
ANSWER
True
Question 5.
True or False? To be s successful event planner, you need to be an expert in all categories of events.
ANSWER
False
Question 6.
True or False? The type of job you have as an event planner will determine your event planning role.
ANSWER
True
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, Question 7.
Name five duties of an event planner.
ANSWER
1) Managing response cards and invitations
2) Helping clients choose a design for all printed materials
3) Developing themes and color schemes for event
4) Arranging transportation between two vendors
5) Choosing menus for buffet brunches or sit-down dinners for 100 guests
Question 8.
According to event planners Sojourner Augustine what's the job of an event planner?
ANSWER
Sojourner Augustine says that her role as an event planner is essentially managing what people want.
Question 9.
True or False? Event planners usually don't specialize in any one area.
ANSWER
False
Question 10.
True or False? Depending on the type of event. the event planner needs to be aware of any guest dietary restrictions.
ANSWER
True
Question 11.
name some things you should do to hone your skills as an event planner.
ANSWER
Find a mentor, secure " practice" clients, get feedback, do pro-bono events, learn to work with vendors, get connected with eventplanning groups, pursue
continuing education.
Question 12.
why is it important to build a reliable, compatible team of vendors?
ANSWER
Their performance will affect the overall quality of the event you're planning.
Question 13.
Explain what ISES is. How will being part of ISES benefit you as you start your event-planning career?
ANSWER
ISES is a highly regarded professional event-planning association. Not only does this group have monthly meetings with speakers, but they also have an
annual conference you won't want to miss.
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Question 1.
Name seven responsibilities of an event planner listed in the official industry definition of an event planning.
ANSWER
1) Budgeting
2) Establishing timelines
3) Acquiring Permits
4) Planning Food
5) Coordinating transportation
6) Developing theme
7) Arranging the activities
Question 2.
What are the two major sectors in which event planning is done?
ANSWER
1) Business Sector
2) Social Sector
Question 3.
What's one tool you can use to discover what planners in your area are doing?
ANSWER
Internet websites
Question 4.
True or False? Many planners choose to specialize in their area of expertise, and sometimes that choice is based upon where they
live,
ANSWER
True
Question 5.
True or False? To be s successful event planner, you need to be an expert in all categories of events.
ANSWER
False
Question 6.
True or False? The type of job you have as an event planner will determine your event planning role.
ANSWER
True
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, Question 7.
Name five duties of an event planner.
ANSWER
1) Managing response cards and invitations
2) Helping clients choose a design for all printed materials
3) Developing themes and color schemes for event
4) Arranging transportation between two vendors
5) Choosing menus for buffet brunches or sit-down dinners for 100 guests
Question 8.
According to event planners Sojourner Augustine what's the job of an event planner?
ANSWER
Sojourner Augustine says that her role as an event planner is essentially managing what people want.
Question 9.
True or False? Event planners usually don't specialize in any one area.
ANSWER
False
Question 10.
True or False? Depending on the type of event. the event planner needs to be aware of any guest dietary restrictions.
ANSWER
True
Question 11.
name some things you should do to hone your skills as an event planner.
ANSWER
Find a mentor, secure " practice" clients, get feedback, do pro-bono events, learn to work with vendors, get connected with eventplanning groups, pursue
continuing education.
Question 12.
why is it important to build a reliable, compatible team of vendors?
ANSWER
Their performance will affect the overall quality of the event you're planning.
Question 13.
Explain what ISES is. How will being part of ISES benefit you as you start your event-planning career?
ANSWER
ISES is a highly regarded professional event-planning association. Not only does this group have monthly meetings with speakers, but they also have an
annual conference you won't want to miss.
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