_____________________________________ Enterprising Occupations: Meeting and Convention Plannerscomputerized record management systems to store
and process data such as personnel activities and
information and to produce reports. Establish and
evaluative objectives and evaluative operational cri-
teria for units they manage. Prepare activity reports
to inform management of the status and implemen-
tation plans of programs, services, and quality initia-
tives. Inspect facilities and recommend building or
equipment modifi cations to ensure emergency readi-
ness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation
regulations. Develop and implement organizational
policies and procedures for the facility or medical
unit. Manage change in integrated health care deliv-
ery systems such as work restructuring, technological
innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 08. Health Science.
Work Group: 08.01. Managerial Work in Medi-
cal and Health Services. Other Jobs in " is Work
Group: Coroners.
Skills: Management of Financial Resources; Man-
agement of Personnel Resources; Systems Analy-
sis; Systems Evaluation; Management of Material
Resources; Negotiation; Persuasion; Monitoring.
Education and Training Programs: Health/
Health Care Administration/Management; Hospi-
tal and Health Care Facilities Administration/Man-
agement; Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor;
Health Information/Medical Records Administra-
tion/Administrator; Medical Staff Services Technol-
ogy/Technician; Health and Medical Administrative
Services, Other; Nursing Administration (MSN,
MS, PhD); Public Health, General (MPH, DPH);
Community Health and Preventive Medicine; oth-
ers. Related Knowledge/Courses: Economics and
Accounting; Personnel and Human Resources;
Administration and Management; Sales and Market-
ing; Medicine and Dentistry; Law and Government.
Work Env ironment : Indoors; noisy; disease or infec-
tions; sitting.
Meeting and Convention Planners
! Personality Code: ECS
! Education/Training Required: Bachelor’s
degree
! Annual Earnings: $43,530
! Beginning Wage: $26,880
! Earnings Growth Potential: Medium
! Growth: 19.9%
! Annual Job Openings: 8,318
! Self-Employed: 5.6%
! Part-Time: 13.8%Coordinate activities of staff and convention per-
sonnel to make arrangements for group meetings
and conventions. Monitor event activities to ensure
compliance with applicable regulations and laws, sat-
isfaction of participants, and resolution of any prob-
lems that arise. Confer with staff s at chosen event
sites to coordinate details. Inspect event facilities to
ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
Coordinate services for events, such as accommoda-
tion and transportation for participants, facilities,
catering, signage, displays, special needs require-
ments, printing, and event security. Consult with
customers to determine objectives and requirements
for events such as meetings, conferences, and conven-
tions. Meet with sponsors and organizing commit-
tees to plan scope and format of events, to establish
and monitor budgets, or to review administrative
procedures and event progress. Review event bills for
accuracy, and approve payments. Evaluate and select
providers of services according to customer require-
ments. Arrange the availability of audio-visual equip-
ment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and
services according to customer requirements. Negoti-
ate contracts with such service providers and suppliers
as hotels, convention centers, and speakers. Maintain
records of event aspects, including fi nancial details.
Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how
future events could be improved. Organize registra-
tion of event participants. Hire, train, and supervise
volunteers and support staff required for events. ReadEnterprising–
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