Event Planner

What you'll be doing: Research venues, transportation and other event logistics as necessary, using RFPs, site visits and other evaluation criteria to determine best value. Determine venues for events and work through contracting for space and meeting/event needs. Manage hotel room blocks, housing lists, transportation, and other logistics for events. Determine budgets for all event activities and requirements and real-time reconcile budget to actuals to keep events within defined budgets. Coordinate speakers for events. Define event staffing plans and gain commitment for all applicable parties for support of event. Provide onsite management and/or registration for regional events as needed. Be aware of and comply with, all corporate policies.

What your background should be: Project management experience with background in prioritizing multiple deadlines and goals. Must be proactive, reliable, detail-oriented, customer minded, resourceful and a problem solver. Willingness to learn and have meaningful impact quickly. Self-motivated and ability to work independently and with remote staff, business partners and vendors. Excellent internal & external communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).

Who is the client company: A global provider of taxation compliance solutions, delivering an end-to-end suite of tax software and outsourced services.; If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com