Senior Event Planner at Epiq Global Business Transformation Solutions, LLC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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SUMMARY
The Senior Event Planner will be responsible for in-person and virtual events, from concept through completion for a large global law firm. An ideal candidate is passionate, creative, and detail-oriented. This role demands an expert in all aspects of events, meetings, and conference planning, including budget management, venue scouting, equipment logistics, room setup, and day of management and assistance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all aspects of event planning while staying on budget and meet strict guidelines


• Build and nurture relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts while implementing the creative and logistical aspects of all events


• Work with internal staff, clients, and vendors to coordinate and establish the requirements for an event


• Liaise with senior executives and industry leaders throughout the planning process


• Coordinate visit sites and lead pre-event meetings to help event coordinators make decisions about event design


• Plan and facilitate logistics for all events, including contract negotiations, guest lists, venue preparation, presentation materials, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, and decor


• Oversee client experiences from conception through post-event review; manage on-site preparations, production, and event breakdown; and ensure consistent, high-level service throughout all phases


• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues


• Provide day of assistance and management for all in-person and virtual events


• Manage virtual events/webinars from end-to-end (i.e. stakeholder-intake, tech runs, event follow up)

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a law firm environment


• Technically adept


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple aspects of an event


• Maintain confidential information


• Ability to excel under pressure and provide quality work product


• Clearly and effectively communicate with varying levels of people within the organization


• Work productively and cooperatively with other employees


• Lead a team of event coordinators through mentorship and support

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