Hospitality and Event Planning Network (HEPN) for 13 April 2009
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This week's edition includes:
*** The Short Self-Pitch (SSP)
*** Upcoming Conferences
1. Technology & Registration Services Manager; TMSi - An Event
Management Company; Woodstock (Atlanta), GA
2. Meeting Manager; Covidien;b Norwalk, CT
3. Summer Events Internship; 305 Communications and Events; Washington,
DC
4. Events Manager; Sauder School of Business - Hari B. Varshney Business
Career Centre; Vancouver, ON, Canada
5. Online Events Manager; CommPartners, LLC; Elkridge, MD
6. Event Coordinator; Trident Systems Inc; Fairfax, VA
7. Associate Director, Education and Meetings; American Society for
Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics; Alexandria, VA
8. Account Executive - Business Development; Global Cynergies; Los
Angeles, CA
9. Key Account Manager - Government & Associations; InterContinental
Hotels Group; Washington, DC / Arlington, VA
10. Events and Marketing Intern; National Investment Center; Annapolis,
MD
11. Meeting Manager; Property Loss Research Bureau; Downers Grove, IL
12. Training and Education Coordinator-Meeting Planner; National
Abortion Federation; Washington, DC
13. Director of Corporate Sales; Concorde Hotels & Resorts; New York, NY
14. Sponsorship & Exhibition Associate; U.S. Green Building Council;
Washington, DC
15. Special Events Sales Coordinator; University of Minnesota Twin
Cities; Minneapolis, MN
16. Trade Show Sales Director; MMPI; Cleveland, OH
17. Administrative Assistant/Events Coordinator - Program for Jewish
Civilization; Georgetown University; Washington, DC
18. Director of Food and Beverage; Performing Arts Center Authority;
Fort Lauderdale, FL
19. Senior Event Manager, NTACCMH; Georgetown University; Washington, DC



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

Thank you Sonja!
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I am actively seeking a salaried Events Coordinator opportunity in
demanding, fast-paced multi-tasking office. I am an adept and
passionate event planner and would be an asset to any team. I have
worked at Harvard University, organizing the events of elite clients
passionately and successfully. Currently, I reside in Los Angeles, CA
and work with a celebrity couple as their executive assistant. I have
been recognized for my organizational skills, creativity, great
attention to detail, ability to multi-task, self-motivation, and my
prioritization skills. I may be reached at sylviose@gmail.com.


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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. Technology & Registration Services Manager; TMSi - An Event
Management Company; Woodstock (Atlanta), GA

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=518&jb=5372627


2. Meeting Manager; Covidien;b Norwalk, CT

http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7672


3. Summer Events Internship; 305 Communications and Events; Washington,
DC

Description
Growing events firm looking for a motivated self-starter to intern in
Washington, D.C. this summer. We are a small, woman and minority-owned
company that is expanding, taking on larger projects and looking forward
to a busy summer. The chosen intern will have the opportunity to play a
large role in the day to day activities and events planned by the firm
and have direct contact with senior executives of the firm. You will
gain extensive training, knowledge, and hands on experience as a result
of this internship program.

Our firm plans events from inception to finish including all logistics,
site selection, contract negotiations, budgeting, marketing, on-site
coordination and more. These events planned for some of the largest
non-profits in the DC area are attended by thousands. We have hosted
events with impressive guests including heads of state, members of
Congress, celebrities, Fortune 500 CEOs and more.



Role:

Interns will work with on various special event projects. Duties include
but are not limited to:

Monitoring RSVP correspondence

Communicating with clients and vendors

Updating of vendor database and files

Working and directing event volunteers

Logistics and planning for upcoming events

Assisting in event marketing

Attending events in the DC area to represent the firm

Updating and assisting in the re-launch of the firm's website

General administrative duties and office management

Location, Dates and Compensation:

The ideal candidate will begin work in May of 2009 and will complete
their work in the fall (September). We understand that college resumes
in September so the last month of the internship will be remote and for
close-out purposes. Interns will work either in the Northern Virginia
office or in downtown D.C. Intern will receive a stipend for local
travel and meals up to $400 a month (varies due to travel costs).

Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to info@305commevents.com by
April 17, 2009. For more information call (571) 970-0951. Serious
inquiries only.


4. Events Manager; Sauder School of Business - Hari B. Varshney Business
Career Centre; Vancouver, ON, Canada

http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7674


5. Online Events Manager; CommPartners, LLC; Elkridge, MD

http://asi.careerhq.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3103510


6. Event Coordinator; Trident Systems Inc; Fairfax, VA

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28017391&jobSummaryIndex=0&agentID=



7. Associate Director, Education and Meetings; American Society for
Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics; Alexandria, VA

The Associate Director, Education and Meetings, is a key partner in the
planning, development, execution and evaluation of the ASCPT Annual
Meeting and educational offerings sponsored by the organization.

Responsibilities include:

* Coordinate the abstract process, including submissions,
maintaining the abstract database, communication with members and
stakeholders, as well as report generation, scoring and implementing
decisions of the Scientific Program Committee.
* Ensure compliance with continuing education criteria established
by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
and Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
* Oversee the submission process for symposia and workshop proposals
for the Annual Meeting, including submission, communication, and
coordination involving faculty.
* Work with key staff and consultants to execute contracts related
to key service providers as required.
* Monitor budget to ensure budget goals are met.
* Work with Director to provide staff support to Scientific Program
Committee and Education Committee.

The successful candidate brings to ASCPT:

* Four years of experience in an association education and meetings
environment.
* A proven track record of volunteer and speaker management.

A self-starter with outstanding communication skills, attention to
detail and results oriented attitude. Must be a strong team player.

hr@ascpt.org
Fax: 703.836.5223


8. Account Executive - Business Development; Global Cynergies; Los
Angeles, CA

http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7677


9. Key Account Manager - Government & Associations; InterContinental
Hotels Group; Washington, DC / Arlington, VA

http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7675


10. Events and Marketing Intern; National Investment Center; Annapolis,
MD

http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/JobBank/DisplayJob.aspx?JobId=7678


11. Meeting Manager; Property Loss Research Bureau; Downers Grove, IL

http://asi.careerhq.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3105288


12. Training and Education Coordinator-Meeting Planner; National
Abortion Federation; Washington, DC

http://asi.careerhq.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3104505


13. Director of Corporate Sales; Concorde Hotels & Resorts; New York, NY

http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5372618


14. Sponsorship & Exhibition Associate; U.S. Green Building Council;
Washington, DC

http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5272179


15. Special Events Sales Coordinator; University of Minnesota Twin
Cities; Minneapolis, MN

http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5369855


16. Trade Show Sales Director; MMPI; Cleveland, OH

http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=518&jb=5389749


17. Administrative Assistant/Events Coordinator - Program for Jewish
Civilization; Georgetown University; Washington, DC

http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5385781


18. Director of Food and Beverage; Performing Arts Center Authority;
Fort Lauderdale, FL

http://careers.ises.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=553&jb=5385348


19. Senior Event Manager, NTACCMH; Georgetown University; Washington, DC

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=28043076&jobSummaryIndex=1&agentID=




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