How to be an event organizer

Are you the typical one who organizes group trips for your friends? Are you always involved in organizing the activities in your neighborhood? Do you always end up planning presentations and conferences at work? Does your environment always propose that you be responsible for organizing because you do it very well? If all your answers are yes, maybe you should consider dedicating yourself seriously as an event organizer. So that you finish encouraging yourself and get to it, we give you the keys on how to be a professional in the sector.

The main responsibilities that an event organizer has in their day-to-day activities are to coordinate and lead work teams, consult with the client about their preferences, design and monitor the work plan , constantly investigate and provide solutions to all problems that arise.

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What qualities should an event organizer have?

Mainly you have to have many good contacts, both to be your clients and to be able to collaborate. So, start now to cultivate networking and do not forget that being sociable is an essential skill in this sector, as well as having excellent communication skills that will help you reconcile all the parties involved.

Of course, another basic skill is that you have the capacity for work and organization, the success of the event you organize will depend on it. You will guarantee the future by having a professional, efficient and discreet behavior, which will help you to gradually make a name for yourself in the sector.

Finding yourself in stressful situations, working against the clock, dealing with work, personal and organizational problems are examples of what you will find in your day to day, so having temperance and self-control will be of great help. If you can also do all this c

With a smile on your mouth you will have a satisfied customer. Remember that everyone wants to work with kind and positive people.

There is no doubt that you must be creative. Your goal is to satisfy the attendees of the event, so be original and leave your personal mark in each event you organize. Also, don't forget that you need to be good at conflict resolution, have negotiation skills, and pay close attention to detail.

 

What to study to be an event organizer?

Training is very important when it comes to positioning yourself in the sector, so you must take a course in event organization, either online or in person, that allows you to enter the world of work, either leading your own initiative or working for someone else.

Ideally, you should receive the most specific and complete training, which you will undoubtedly obtain at the university by completing the Degree in Protocol and organization of events.

Once finished, this or another degree, it is a very good idea to complete it with other more specific studies depending on the sector in which you want to work. Keep in mind that in the world of event planning, specialization is highly valued. Here are some suggestions:

·         International Master in Event Management

·         Wedding planner

·         Master in Marketing, Communication and Organization of Fashion Events

·         MBA in protocol, production and event organization

·         Master Business Protocol, Official Protocol and Organization of Events

·         European Master in Organization and Management of Sports Events.

·         International Master in Management and Organization of Events, Protocol, Ceremonial and Institutional Relations

 

What if I set up my own event organization company?

The most direct way to go far is to start by becoming a partner of a well-placed professional to learn from. This way you will have the experience and the practical bases necessary to make the leap to become the manager of your own event organization company. Before you start, consider all these factors:

·         Outsourcing: Based on your contacts and experience, hire the best collaborators, since they will be key to offering the most complete and professional service possible.

• Money: to start a business you need to have cash, because normally suppliers charge you in advance and customers after the event. Try to negotiate a part of the payment up front. Keep in mind that if you are under 35 years of age you can apply for aid.

·         Specialization: Focus on a specific market target, such as the organization of weddings, communions, baptisms or birthdays, sporting events, congresses or wherever you find a market to exploit. You should be aware that business services are quite covered, so a good option is to specialize in event management for individuals.

·         Commercial actions: All the time in which you are not managing an event you must invest in procuring clients and building your network of contacts.

With all this information, now you just have to start as soon as possible and let yourself be carried away by your entrepreneurial spirit

Courtesy: Event organizer in Lahore