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name: event-manager
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'event manager' (also: event organiser, event organizer, live event organiser, live event producer, live event manager, live event organizer). Use when the user asks for typical event manager work such as: Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.; Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.; Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details."
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# Event Manager

Event managers plan and oversee events such as festivals, conferences, ceremonies, cultural events, exhibitions, formal parties, concerts, or conventions. They organise every stage of the events planning the venues, staff, suppliers, media, insurances all within the allocated budgetary and time limits. Event managers ensure the legal obligations are followed and the expectations of the target audience are met. They work together with the marketing team in promoting the event, searching new clients and gathering constructive feedback after the events took place.

## Core workflow

1. Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
2. Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
3. Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
4. Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
5. Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
6. Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
7. Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
8. Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.

## How to use this skill

- Read `references/profile.md` for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult `references/tasks.md` for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check `references/skills.md` for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check `references/tools.md` for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- arrange event needs
- confer with event staff
- consult exhibition organisers
- coordinate events
- develop event topics
- direct event administrative details
- educate on sustainable tourism
- evaluate events
- inspect event facilities
- maintain event records
- monitor event activities
- negotiate contracts with event providers
- organise event participants' registration
- plan events
- plan presence at professional events

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Access
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Outlook
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Trimble SketchUp Pro
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1b38a27d-ef98-4d9f-b1b2-8c109bf47e79), O*NET 30.3 (13-1121.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
