Tammie Hawkins has discovered that the titles of Event Planner and Event Manager are often used interchangeably, even though they are not the same position. In fact, an Event Planner and an Event Manager are two completely different roles, with contrasting concentrations and responsibilities. It is because of this confusion that there are clients who do not know which person they should hire to create their dream event or meeting.
An Event Manager is a person who works for the venue where the event is being held. For example, if a client is having a wedding reception at a five star hotel, the hotel's Banquet Manager would be the Event Manager. As this person works …show more content…
Through the relationships she has built over the years with these companies and purveyors, she has created a name for herself in the event planning industry. Of all of the different vendor relationships she has nurtured, her affiliations with caterers is one of the most important. Having a great caterer on hand is a make or break item for any event that plans to serve food and beverages. Developing this relationship ensures that the caterer, and all of their own assorted staff, are committed to offering the best services …show more content…
While a wedding and reception will likely be decorated far more than an auction or corporate function, there still remains a need for proper decoration to set the mood of the event. However, decorating a venue for any event can become stressful without the proper strategy, and that stress will lead to overspending as mistakes are made and items are overlooked. She says that her top strategy for event decoration is to have a clear picture of the venue. She takes many measurements and photos of the venue space. This way, as she is shopping for décor, she knows what will fit and what items will