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2. Careers in Event Management
featuring:
Heather Schertz
Director of Events at
Hosted by:
Caitlin Quan
Evisors Marketing & Operations Associate
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3. About O.C.D. Events
• We specialize in creating Original & Creatively Designed Experiences
• All of our practices are design and organization based
• We create one of a kind weddings, product launches, children’s
celebrations and corporate gatherings
• We work in cities all over the U.S. and out of the country.
@OCDEvents
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4. About Me
• I grew up in New Mexico and Arizona
• Moved to Los Angeles after college to follow my event planning dreams
• Started out with two non-paid internships and a cocktail job
• Worked in celebrity events and fashion
• Took one step to the next before starting O.C.D. Events
@OCDEvents
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5. What is Event Planning?
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6. Event Planning In A Nutshell
• Long hours
• Networking
• Creative
• Stressful
• Rewarding
@OCDEvents
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7. Who Is Planning?
• Everyone!
• Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook have made everyone think they
can be a professional event planner…
• Brides and their mothers
@OCDEvents
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8. Types of Events Jobs
• Planner
• Assistant
• Designer
• Florist
• Rental Company
• In-house Planner
• Destination Management
@OCDEvents
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9. Where to Start?
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10. Get Moving!
• Get experience!
• Try all areas
• Meet as many people as possible
• Become a sponge
@OCDEvents
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11. Connect
Heather Schertz
Director of Events at
@OCDEvents
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12. Questions & Answers
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13. Questions & Answers
Question 1:
What are the biggest challenges
professionals in this industry face?
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14. Questions & Answers
Question 2:
Where would someone begin in attempting
to break into the event management
industry?
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15. Questions & Answers
Question 3:
How do you start in event management if
you don’t have experience? Would you
recommend looking for internships?
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16. Questions & Answers
Question 4:
Which technologies do you think will become
important in event management?
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17. Questions & Answers
Question 5:
Do you have any job search websites you
would recommend?
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18. Questions & Answers
Question 6:
What are some of the requirements for
ensuring a successful event?
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19. Questions & Answers
Question 7:
Do you have any suggestions for those
interested in entering sports entertainment?
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20. Questions & Answers
Question 8:
What is the typical day like for an event
planner?
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21. Questions & Answers
Question 9:
What do you find personally most interesting
about event management?
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