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.
Author: Julia Rutherford Silvers
ISBN: 0-471-26305-2
Hardcover
496 pages
November 2003
