Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 12 September 2010
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*** The Short Self-Pitch (SSP)
*** Upcoming Conferences
1. Events and Design Director; Epic; Madison, WI 2. Sales Manager; The Peninsula Chicago; Chicago, IL 3. Entry Level Meeting Planner; SmithBucklin; Washington, DC 4. Meeting Planner; Slack Incorporated; Thorofare, NJ 5. Conference Meeting Planner; American Library Association; Chicago, IL 6. Exhibits, Sponsorship and Meetings Manager; International and American Association for Dental Research; Alexandria, VA 7. Account Manager; Ridgewells; Bethesda, MD 8. Meetings Coordinator; American Society for Radiation Oncology; Fairfax, VA 9. Director of Sales; Ridgewells; Bethesda, MD 10. Account Executive; Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc; Orlando, FL 11. Senior Sales Manager – DC Association Market; Hilton New York; New York, NY 12. Meetings Manager; Management Solutions Plus, Inc.; Rockville, MD 13. Director of Meetings & Expositions; AGA; Alexandria, VA 14. Contracts Meeting Manager; Envison EMI, LLC; Vienna, VA 15. Regional Conference Meeting Planner; NCTM; Reston, VA 16. Events Sales Manager; Team San Jose; San Jose, CA 17. Senior Sales Manager; Oak Ridge, a Dolce Conference Hotel; Minneapolis, MN 18. Public Affairs Coordinator; Team San Jose; San Jose, CA 19. Event Designer; Haute Catering; Washington, DC 20. Registration Coordinator; FINRA; Washington, DC 21. Manager, Meetings and Conferences; Public Risk Management Association; Alexandria, VA 22. Roadshow Coordinator; Moody's Corporation; New York, NY 23. Event Planner; Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc.; Charlottesville, VA 24. Conservation Events Coordinator; Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin; Madison, WI
************* The Short Self-Pitch (SSP) *********************
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1. Events and Design Director; Epic; Madison, WI
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7178528
2. Sales Manager; The Peninsula Chicago; Chicago, IL
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7173240
3. Entry Level Meeting Planner; SmithBucklin; Washington, DC
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7180196
4. Meeting Planner; Slack Incorporated; Thorofare, NJ
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7169399
5. Conference Meeting Planner; American Library Association; Chicago, IL
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7166331
6. Exhibits, Sponsorship and Meetings Manager; International and American Association for Dental Research; Alexandria, VA
Job Description
Manage domestic and international exhibitions, sponsorships, and
advertising sales for conventions and meetings. Manage meeting logistics
for specific meetings. The position reports to the Direct of Meetings
and will serve as a customer service representative to exhibitors,
advertisers, members, presenters, and sponsors.
Job Requirements
CEM preferred. At least three years experience managing and marketing
exhibit and sponsorship sales in convention center facilities.
Experience planning international meetings and exhibitions will be given
primary consideration. A valid passport and international travel are
required.
When submitting resume, please detail total number of exhibits sold for
each show, sponsorship revenues for each show, and total number of
convention and or show attendees for each show. Please list all
international destinations in which you have managed exhibitions. Please
list salary requirements.
Submit resume to exhibits2@iadr.org, attention Director of Meetings. No
phone calls.
7. Account Manager; Ridgewells; Bethesda, MD
Ridgewells is seeking an Account Manager for its Major Events Division
who will be responsible for servicing existing and potential client
accounts for all hospitality events. Responsibilities will include
developing and providing product and service information to customers,
understanding and identifying customer needs, and preparing and
presenting proposals and contracts to customers. Other duties include,
resolving product and/or service problems in a professional and
efficient manner, and acting as liaison between customers and various
departments to ensure that orders and event contracts are fulfilled.
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field is
desirable, or equivalent education or experience; and at least two (2)
years experience in sales, customer service, or catering and event
management. Applicant should have effective communication skills, a
pleasant and helpful personality, and knowledge of food, equipment and
event management. Proficient in MS Office and ability to learn new
programs. Must be willing to travel.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field is
desirable, or equivalent education or experience; and at least two (2)
years experience in sales, customer service, or catering and event
management. Applicant should have effective communication skills, a
pleasant and helpful personality, and knowledge of food, equipment and
event management. Proficient in MS Office and ability to learn new
programs. Must be willing to travel.
How to apply: E-mail: chernandez@ridgewells.com
Fax: (301) 907-3733
Mail: Ridgewells
Human
Resource Department
5525 Dorsey
Lane
Bethesda, MD
20816
8. Meetings Coordinator; American Society for Radiation Oncology;
Fairfax, VA
The American Society for Radiation Oncology, ASTRO, is looking for a
very organized and detail oriented individual to support our Meetings
Department in arranging the logistical aspects of our Annual Meeting and
smaller meetings held throughout the year. The main responsibilities of
this position will include coordinating the logistics of our annual
Advocacy Day and other small meetings, handling exhibit sales and
operations for the exhibit halls at our small meetings as well as
handling VIP/faculty registration, housing and transportation; logistics
for committee meetings; temporary staffing needs and exhibitor related
functions for our Annual Meeting. In addition, individual will provide
administrative support for the department. Position will involve
travel.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have proficiency in MS Office suite and
experience working with a membership database, preferably Aptify.
Candidates must have strong project management ability, be a team player
and have exceptional customer service skills. One to 2 years of work
experience required, preferably in the meetings area of an association
or nonprofit organization. Exhibit sales experience preferred.
Bachelors’ degree preferred.
ASTRO offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package which
includes:
• Flexible work arrangements
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, majority company paid
• 401K with immediate company contribution
• 26 days of Paid Time Off annually
• 9 Paid Holidays
• On site fitness center
• Employer paid short and long term disability insurance
• and more
Please see our website www.astro.org for more information about ASTRO.
To apply: email or fax your resume with salary requirements to:
humanresources@astro.org or 703-839-7317.
EOE
9. Director of Sales; Ridgewells; Bethesda, MD
Ridgewells is seeking a Director for Sales to oversee the management,
budget, operations and business development of the Sales Department and
work on a consistent basis with the Sales Team to generate new business
and maintain contact with present accounts. Other responsibilities
include, developing sales strategies by identifying customers current
and future needs, establishing sales development goals and objectives
with the CEO, generating sales by identifying potential clients,
establishing relationships with sites, maintaining relations with
customers by organizing and developing specific customer-relations
programs, and participating in local social events. Candidate should
have a minimum of seven years of catering/food service sales experience,
including a minimum of five years managing a sales team, strong
management, organization, sales, problem solving and communication
skills and a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing,
Food and Beverage, or related field.
Salary: Compensatory with experience
Job Requirements
Candidate should have a minimum of seven years of catering/food service
sales experience, including a minimum of five years managing a sales
team, strong management, organization, sales, problem solving and
communication skills and a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration,
Marketing, Food and Beverage, or related field.
How to Apply: E-mail: chernandez@ridgewells.com
Fax: (301) 907-3733
Mail: Ridgewells
Human Resources
Department
5525 Dorsey Lane
Bethesda, MD 20816
10. Account Executive; Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors
Bureau, Inc; Orlando, FL
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7165601
11. Senior Sales Manager – DC Association Market; Hilton New York; New
York, NY
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7166164
12. Meetings Manager; Management Solutions Plus, Inc.; Rockville, MD
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7154637
13. Director of Meetings & Expositions; AGA; Alexandria, VA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7154704
14. Contracts Meeting Manager; Envison EMI, LLC; Vienna, VA
http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7155013
15. Regional Conference Meeting Planner; NCTM; Reston, VA
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is a nonprofit
association that serves as a public voice of mathematics education,
providing vision, leadership, and professional development to support
teachers in ensuring mathematics learning of the highest quality for all
students. Serving over 100,000 members, NCTM is the world’s largest
organization dedicated to improving math education. Conveniently
located in Reston, VA, NCTM is currently seeking a Regional Conference
Meeting Planner. This position reports to the Senior Manager of
Conference Services.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
• Regional Conference management; manage planning process of assigned
regional conference tasks in accordance with committee objectives,
departmental procedure and established budgets.
• Housing management.
• Budgeting management in relation to the Regional Conferences.
• Assistance with Annual Meeting; manage planning process of assigned
tasks (on-site management) in accordance with committee objectives,
departmental procedures and established budgets.
• Database development, training and maintenance.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Bachelors/College Degree. Meeting Planning Certificate desired.
• 2-4 years conference/hospitality industry work experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of professional meetings management.
• General familiarity with hospitality industry resources and practices.
• Basic account processing and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to take initiative, pay attention to detail, work well with
others; possess strong writing/editing skills and strong
communication/organizational skills; knowledge of Microsoft office and
familiarity with conference related application and relational database
tool required; experience working with web content management systems.
• Ability to travel as required to support NCTM meetings and
conferences.
NCTM offers a 37.5 hour work week; an outstanding benefits package
including 100% immediate vesting in a mandatory, generous retirement
plan; comprehensive health/dental insurance; tuition assistance; free
parking; and much more. NCTM is a three time recipient of the CARE
Award (Companies as Responsive Employers).
Serious candidates will include their salary requirements with their
resume. Respond to: careers@nctm.org , ATTN: RCMP-PCMA in the subject
line.
No phone calls please. NCTM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
16. Events Sales Manager; Team San Jose; San Jose, CA
http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&max=25&site_id=8168&t730=&t731=&t735=&t737=&jb=7180553
17. Senior Sales Manager; Oak Ridge, a Dolce Conference Hotel;
Minneapolis, MN
http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&max=25&site_id=8168&t730=&t731=&t735=&t737=&jb=7172933
18. Public Affairs Coordinator; Team San Jose; San Jose, CA
http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&max=25&site_id=8168&t730=&t731=&t735=&t737=&jb=6976002
19. Event Designer; Haute Catering; Washington, DC
http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&max=25&site_id=8168&t730=&t731=&t735=&t737=&jb=7169093
20. Registration Coordinator; FINRA; Washington, DC
http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&str=26&max=25&site_id=8168&t730=&t731=&t735=&t737=&jb=7166269
21. Manager, Meetings and Conferences; Public Risk Management
Association; Alexandria, VA
http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&str=26&max=25&site_id=8168&t730=&t731=&t735=&t737=&jb=7165473
22. Roadshow Coordinator; Moody's Corporation; New York, NY
http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&str=26&max=25&site_id=8168&t730=&t731=&t735=&t737=&jb=7074867
23. Event Planner; Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc.; Charlottesville,
VA
http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&t735=&str=26&max=25&t730=&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=7160613
24. Conservation Events Coordinator; Natural Resources Foundation of
Wisconsin; Madison, WI
http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=553&jb=7169102
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