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1. Name seven responsibilities of an event 1) Budgeting
planner listed in the official industry def- 2) Establishing timelines
inition of an event 3)Acquiring Permits
planning. 4)Planning Food
5)Coordinating transportation
6)Developing theme
7)Arranging the activities
2. What are the two major sectors in which 1) Business Sector
event planning is done? 2) Social Sector Internet
3. What's one tool you can use to websites
discover what planners in your
area are doing?
True
4. True or False? Many planners
choose to specialize in their area
of expertise, and sometimes that
choice is based upon where they
live, False
5. True or False? To be s successful
event planner, you need to be an
True
expert in all categories of events.
6. True or False? The type of job you
have as an event planner will
determine your event planning
role.
7. Name five duties of an event planner. 1) Managing response cards and
invitations
2) Helping clients choose a design
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3) Developing themes and color
schemes for event
4) Arranging transportation between tw
ven-
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5) Choosing menus for buttet
brunches or sit-down dinners for
100 guests
8. According to event planners
Sojourner Augustine what's the Sojourner Augustine says that her role as an
job of an event planner? event planner is essentially managing
what people want.
9. True or False? Event planners
usually don't specialize in any False
one area.
10. True or False? Depending on the True
type of event. the event planner
needs to be aware of any guest
dietary restrictions.
Find a mentor, secure " practice" clients, get
11. name some things you should feedback, do pro-bono events, learn to
do to hone your skills as an work with vendors, get connected with
event planner. event- plan- ning groups, pursue
continuing education.
Their performance will attect the overall quality of
12. why is it important to build a the event you're planning.
reliable, compatible team of
vendors?
13. Explain what ISES is. How will being part ISES is a highly regarded
professional
of ISES benefit you as you start your 14. True or False? Once yo
event-planning career? land a job as an even
planner, there is no nee
for continuing education
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ent-planning association. Not only does this group have False
monthly meetings with speakers, but they also have
an annual conference you won't want to miss.
15.