Event Planning
by Casey Schmitz
1. Time Frame
1.1. Go to OSU for 4 years
1.2. Graduate
1.3. Gain experience traveling
1.4. Find a stable job
1.5. Start a family
2. Plan
2.1. Goals
2.1.1. Take Classes and earn enough credit
2.1.2. Bachelor of Sciences in Human Sciences in HRAD
2.2. Begin an internship with EP Company
2.2.1. Session Rule 1
2.2.2. Session Rule 2
2.2.3. Session Rule 2
2.3. Establish my own individual ideas
2.4. Create my own company
3. Qualifications and Traits to have
3.1. Organized
3.2. Creative
3.3. Detail oriented
3.4. Being flexible
3.5. People Skills
3.5.1. Communication
3.6. Time Management
3.6.1. Resourcefulness
3.7. Passion
3.8. Level-headed
3.8.1. Remain calm in crisis
4. Hospitality Management: Which one to choose?
4.1. Hotels
4.2. Restaurants
4.3. Tourism/Travel
4.3.1. Airlines
4.3.2. Resorts
4.3.3. Cruiselines
4.3.4. Lodges
4.4. Events
4.4.1. Sports
4.4.2. Conferences
4.4.3. Weddings
4.4.4. Hotels
5. Topics Event Planner's Focus on
5.1. Figuring out what the goal of the event is
5.2. How to create the event
5.3. What things should be incorporated
5.3.1. Details
5.3.2. Food, Entertainment,etc.
5.4. Guest satisfaction
5.4.1. Putting the guest's needs first
5.4.2. Will they come back to you? And promote your business to others?
5.5. Has the goal been met?
5.6. Backup plans- if something goes wrong
5.7. Do you have good customer service?
5.7.1. Communication skills
5.7.2. Leadership skills
5.7.3. Organizational skills