Professional event coordination / Julia Rutherford Silvers.

ISBN:

9780471263050

Title:

Author:

Silvers, Julia Rutherford.

Personal Author:

Silvers, Julia Rutherford.

Publication Information:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2004.

Physical Description:

xix, 474 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series:

Wiley event management series

Series Title:

Wiley event management series

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Foreword / Edward G. Polivka -- Foreword / Joe Goldblatt -- Ch. 1. Anatomy of an Event -- Ch. 2. The Event Element Assessment -- Ch. 3. Developing the Event Site -- Ch. 4. Accomodating the Audience -- Ch. 5. Providing the Event Infrastructure -- Ch. 6. Safe Operations -- Ch. 7. Coordinating the Environment -- Ch. 8. Fundamentals of the Production -- Ch. 9. Staging the Entertainment Experience -- Ch. 10. Food and Beverage Operations -- Ch. 11. Making Event Memories -- Ch. 12. Ancillary Programs -- Ch. 13. Vendors and Volunteers -- Ch. 14. Knowledge Management -- Ch. 15. Strategies for Success.

Subject Term:

Special events -- Planning.

Special events -- Management.

Format:

Books

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley0310/2003012936.html
Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/wiley031/2003012936.html
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/wiley047/2003012936.html

Publication Date:

2004

Publication Information:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2004.

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Summary

Introducing a clear path toward event excellence

A comprehensive guide to essential competencies for event coordinators, Professional Event Coordination examines the full event planning process and provides the tools and strategies to effectively procure, organize, implement, and monitor all the products, services, and service providers that will bring an event to life.

After establishing each layer of the anatomy of an event, this in-depth guide covers:

Event design Project management techniques Site selection and development Infrastructure services Entertainment possibilities Food and beverage options Safety and security Inviting attendees In addition to dozens of checklists, tables, and figures, this complete guidebook is enhanced with On-Site Insights (real-world examples), Technology Tips, and Exercises in Professional Event Coordination (reinforcement exercises that help in preparation for the CSEP certification exam).

A versatile tool that is effective for all types of events-for small functions with ten guests to major festivals with 10,000 attendees - Professional Event Coordination is a valuable book for every professional who works events, including event managers, caterers, event planners, and hotel and food and beverage managers.

Author Notes

Julia Rutherford Silvers is an adjunct faculty member in the Tourism and Convention Administration Department of the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, and has served as curriculum consultant and lecturer for The George Washington University Event Management Program in Washington, D.C.

Edward G. PolivkaDr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP

Foreword	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
Chapter 1 Anatomy of an Event	p. 1
Chapter 2 The Event Element Assessment	p. 27
Chapter 3 Developing the Event Site	p. 63
Chapter 4 Accommodating the Audience	p. 93
Chapter 5 Providing the Event Infrastructure	p. 133
Chapter 6 Safe Operations	p. 169
Chapter 7 Coordinating the Environment	p. 203
Chapter 8 Fundamentals of the Production	p. 231
Chapter 9 Staging the Entertainment Experience	p. 269
Chapter 10 Food and Beverage Operations	p. 293
Chapter 11 Making Event Memories	p. 317
Chapter 12 Ancillary Programs	p. 341
Chapter 13 Vendors and Volunteers	p. 367
Chapter 14 Knowledge Management	p. 397
Chapter 15 Strategies for Success	p. 423
Appendix 1 Sample Client Interview Form	p. 431
Appendix 2 Sample On-Site Change Order Form	p. 439
Appendix 3 Event "Survival" Kit	p. 441
Appendix 4 Sample Site Inspection Checklist	p. 443
Appendix 5 References and Reading List	p. 449
Index	p. 457

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