An Interdisciplinary ProcessShalyse Wright-Bethea

INTS-4395-002-INTERNSHIP--2013-Fall

EVENT MANAGEMENT

The purpose of this internship was to give me an introduction in the world of event planning; providing

experience in the many facets of an event’s construction and design.

PURPOSE OF INTERNSHIP

The Special Events Department of the Office of Development at the University of Texas- Arlington

Types of events :• Traditional Events • Maverick Speaker • Donor Relation Events• OOD Events

WHO I AM DOING THE INTERNSHIP WITH AND WHY

1. Pre-Planning/Determine Budget/Logistics/Safety

2. Select and Reserve Venue

3. Save the Date/Invitations/Mailing/Programs

4. Catering

5. AV/Tech/Equipment/Technician

6. Parking and Police/Security

7. Décor, Linens, and Floral/Plant Delivery

8. Program/Speakers/Protocol/Takeaways

9. Setup/Event Implementation/Plan B/Takedown

10. Post Event Evaluation

THE TOP TEN OF EVENT PLANNING

Brigham Young University–Idaho Even Planning Diagram

1. The Sciences- Mathematics, Biology, Engineering

2. The social science- Psychology, Sociology, Public policy ( law and political science), Economics, Communication,

Education

3. The humanities- Arts, Music, Performing arts, Religion, Philosophy

HOW EVENT PLANNING IS INTERDISCIPLINARY

• Assisting in the logistical planning

• Attending weekly team meetings and participate in pre-event planning conversations.

• Day of

• Post Event

WHAT I DID OVER THE SEMESTER

FACULTY PROMOTION

FACULTY PROMOTION

FACULTY PROMOTION

WHAT I LEARNED AND HOW I PLAN ON IMPLEMENT IT

Event planners should exude these attributes/skills:

Organization

Flexibility

Time management

Communication

Professional demeanor

Love to learn

Resourcefulness (DYI)

Attention to detail

Creative problem solver

People person

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http://www.corporatevenuesuk.com/how-project-management-software-can-help-in-event-planning

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http://www.colormatters.com/

https://www.byui.edu/university-services/scheduling-office/event-planning