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Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 13 February 2011

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Welcome to the Hospitality and Event Planning Network, a career and relationship building newsletter network for all who work in the hospitality and event planning industries, published by Sonja Johnson.

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This week’s edition includes:

*** The Short Self-Pitch (SSP)

*** Upcoming Conferences

1. Meetings & Incentive Department Manager; Travel Destinations Mgmt Group; Owings Mills, MD 2. Event Strategy/Execution Manager Project Sr.; Harley Davidson Motor Company; Milwaukee, WI 3. Food and Beverage Director; Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa; Kapolei, HI 4. Temporary part-time meeting planner; Association of Old Crows; Alexandria, VA 5. Federal Events Manager; CGI Federal 6. Senior Meetings Coordinator, Conferences; Airports Council International – NA; Washington, DC 7. Event Planning Manager; Trade Center Management Associates; Washington, DC 8. Sales Manager; Trade Center Management Associates; Washington, DC 9. Manager, Annual Conference and Exhibit Hall; ASTC; Washington, DC 10. Sales Manager – Special Events; Fandango Productions; Halethorpe, MD 11. Meeting Planner; American Society of Anesthesiologists; Park Ridge, IL 12. Meetings Coordinator; Association Management Group; McLean, VA 13. Exhibits Manager; Hinman Dental Society; Atlanta, GA 14. Director of Special Events; Florida State Universisty Foundation Inc.; Tallahassee, FL 15. Conference Planner; New Jersey Society of CPAs; Roseland, NJ 16. Audio Visual Sales Coordinator – Corporate Events; Swank Audio Visual; Miami, FL 17. Events and Promotions Intern; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Annapolis, MD 18. Senior Conference Coordinator; Purdue University; West Lafayette, IN

************* The Short Self-Pitch (SSP) *********************

The HEPN offers a special feature: the Short Self-Pitch (SSP). If you are looking for a job opportunity or offer free-lance services, send a brief paragraph to sonjahepn@comcast.net. One SSP will be included each week.

************* Upcoming Conferences *************

Do you know of an upcoming conference that the HEPN readers should be aware of? Send the details to sonjahepn@comcast.net for inclusion in the

next newsletter.

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1. Meetings & Incentive Department Manager; Travel Destinations Mgmt Group; Owings Mills, MD

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7576305

***From Bridget Serchak, via Ned Lundquist *** 2. Event Strategy/Execution Manager Project Sr.; Harley Davidson Motor Company; Milwaukee, WI

http://jobresults.fastlanehires.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=8111&job=7600574

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3. Food and Beverage Director; Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa; Kapolei, HI

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7649022

4. Temporary part-time meeting planner; Association of Old Crows; Alexandria, VA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7645765

*** From Diane Adams, via Ned Lundquist ***

5. Federal Events Manager; CGI Federal

The CGI Federal Events Manager is the primary lead for managing all external events where the CGI brand is displayed across the civilian agency, defense, and intelligence markets. This includes the company's participation in industry conferences, summits, trade shows, roundtables, hospitality suites, galas/dinners, and CGI-hosted events.

The Events Manager will work closely with the Director of Communications to create a federal-wide event strategy and program that is aligned to support the goals of the business. The strategy must focus on the full range of event presence, including sponsorships, exhibiting, speaking, hospitality events, etc. The event program must include creation of a strategy framework, investment process, and an events management toolkit with templates and best practices that help ensure smooth processes and flawless execution.

The Events Manager will manage across the lifecycle of each event,

including:

* Working consultatively with business leads to determine the approach;

* Negotiating with vendors on cost and to secure strong positioning;

* Defining goals, objectives, and tactical approach to each event;

* Planning and executing¿with Communications colleagues¿the communications/marketing activity before, during, and after the event;

* Managing event logistics and details, including budgeting;

* Traveling, as needed, to set up and manage on-site presence; and

* Measuring and helping evaluate event success, lessons learned, and ¿return on objectives¿ for each event

In addition, the Events Manager will:

* Align the event activity of other internal teams so it is in line with the overarching federal group direction and strategy

* Develop strong relationships with event organizers, associations, suppliers, vendors, and venues

* Assist with internal events, such as the annual tour, major leadership conferences, etc.

At CGI, we’re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company – one that has grown to professionals located in 100+ offices worldwide. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients win and grow. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients – and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.

Please send resumes to Diane.Adams@cgifederal.com. No phone calls please.

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6. Senior Meetings Coordinator, Conferences; Airports Council International – NA; Washington, DC

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7645898

7. Event Planning Manager; Trade Center Management Associates; Washington, DC

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7642431

8. Sales Manager; Trade Center Management Associates; Washington, DC

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7642289

9. Manager, Annual Conference and Exhibit Hall; ASTC; Washington, DC

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7639045

10. Sales Manager – Special Events; Fandango Productions; Halethorpe, MD

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7635011

11. Meeting Planner; American Society of Anesthesiologists; Park Ridge, IL

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7635696

12. Meetings Coordinator; Association Management Group; McLean, VA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7620769

13. Exhibits Manager; Hinman Dental Society; Atlanta, GA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site_id=518&jb=7627951

14. Director of Special Events; Florida State Universisty Foundation Inc.; Tallahassee, FL

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&t735=&t730=&max=25&site_id=8168&t731=&t737=&jb=7648761

15. Conference Planner; New Jersey Society of CPAs; Roseland, NJ

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&t735=&t730=&max=25&site_id=8168&t731=&t737=&jb=7648961

16. Audio Visual Sales Coordinator – Corporate Events; Swank Audio Visual; Miami, FL

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&t735=&t730=&max=25&site_id=8168&t731=&t737=&jb=7648801

17. Events and Promotions Intern; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Annapolis, MD

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?t735=&vnet=0&str=26&max=25&t730=&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=7645509

18. Senior Conference Coordinator; Purdue University; West Lafayette, IN

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?t735=&vnet=0&str=26&max=25&t730=&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=7645844

19. Independent Meeting Planner; UrbanRide Inc.; Los Angeles, CA

http://careers.mpiweb.org/c/job.cfm?t735=&vnet=0&str=26&max=25&t730=&t731=&site_id=8168&t737=&jb=7645726

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