Professional Event Coordination (The Wiley Event Management Series)

Professional Event Coordination (The Wiley Event Management Series)

by JuliaRutherfordSilvers (Author)

Synopsis

Introducing a clear path toward event excellence A comprehensive guide to essential competencies for event coordinators, Professional Event Coordination examines the full event planning process and provides the tools and strategies to effectively procure, organize, implement, and monitor all the products, services, and service providers that will bring an event to life. After establishing each layer of the anatomy of an event, this in-depth guide covers: Event design Project management techniques Site selection and development Infrastructure services Entertainment possibilities Food and beverage options Safety and security Inviting attendees In addition to dozens of checklists, tables, and figures, this complete guidebook is enhanced with On-Site Insights (real-world examples), Technology Tips, and Exercises in Professional Event Coordination (reinforcement exercises that help in preparation for the CSEP certification exam). A versatile tool that is effective for all types of events-for small functions with ten guests to major festivals with 10,000 attendees - Professional Event Coordination is a valuable book for every professional who works events, including event managers, caterers, event planners, and hotel and food and beverage managers.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 496
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 21 Nov 2003

ISBN 10: 0471263052
ISBN 13: 9780471263050

Author Bio
JULIA RUTHERFORD SILVERS, CSEP, is an adjunct faculty member in the Tourism and Convention Administration Department of the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, and has served as curriculum consultant and lecturer for The George Washington University Event Management Program in Washington, D.C. She has authored numerous books, magazine articles, and event management programs. A three-time International Special Events Society Esprit Award winner, she lectures all over the world on professional event management practices and has served on the Board of Governors and the Certification Committee of ISES.