I have had a recent realization this week. When it comes to Event Management you are literally working on an event till the last possible moment. What I mean by this is there is only so much you can have done beforehand. For example, there is an event we are currently working on which is taking place tomorrow. Name badges still have to be printed, among other things. The problem is there are still so many guests cancelling/registering that you can't exactly start printing yet (trying to save the environment here people!). Obviously we will print as many as we can right now but even so I am sure there will still be last minute attendees that need a name badge. There is really no way to get around it, is there? No wonder Event Managers work such erratic/long hours!
Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving to all our American friends! No Thanksgiving feasts here but Arlene did buy us pizza… I love my job! Have an awesome weekend.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
How to minimize your guestroom block attrition damages
How to minimize your guestroom block attrition damages
Click to read more, written by our very own Brent Taylor.
Click to read more, written by our very own Brent Taylor.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Reality Check
Today I thought I would write a blog about “reality checks”. The first one is weather related. If you live in Edmonton, Alberta you know that it snows ... a lot! However, it always seems as soon as the white stuff falls everyone forgets how to drive. I am reminded of this daily through rage-filled Facebook statuses.
Reality Check: If you live in Edmonton most likely you have had to drive in the winter before. Next year let’s seem less surprised that the driving conditions are not so favorable and remember you have done this before. This being said, I am probably one of those annoying drivers.
The following “reality checks” have all hit me during my second week at Timewise. Throughout the Event Management program we learned a lot about the day to day tasks of an Event Manager. Yes, we were warned it's stressful, it's busy, and it’s hectic. Somehow all the reminders and horror stories still never prepare you. The best way to truly understand an Event Managers day (like most things) is experience. I honestly commend the people I work with. Brent, Arlene, Brittney and Carla all have the ability to switch between tasks/events at the snap of a finger. This is a quality I hope to improve throughout my career.
Reality Check: Multitasking happens 24/7 in the Event world.
The last reality check is through a process I have become quiet familiar with, nametags. For Timewises’s last two events it has been my job to sort/organize all name tags. There are a variety of newly purchased nametags and ones we carry over from recent events. I try to pick out the "cream of the crop" (basically the nicest looking). While doing this it recently occurred to me how dirty nametags/lanyards can get. I mean some attendees are seriously carless with these things!
Reality Check: Food and nametags have some sort of mysterious magnetic pull?
Well that is my post for today. I hope you all enjoyed it. Have a great weekend and drive safe!
Reality Check: If you live in Edmonton most likely you have had to drive in the winter before. Next year let’s seem less surprised that the driving conditions are not so favorable and remember you have done this before. This being said, I am probably one of those annoying drivers.
The following “reality checks” have all hit me during my second week at Timewise. Throughout the Event Management program we learned a lot about the day to day tasks of an Event Manager. Yes, we were warned it's stressful, it's busy, and it’s hectic. Somehow all the reminders and horror stories still never prepare you. The best way to truly understand an Event Managers day (like most things) is experience. I honestly commend the people I work with. Brent, Arlene, Brittney and Carla all have the ability to switch between tasks/events at the snap of a finger. This is a quality I hope to improve throughout my career.
Reality Check: Multitasking happens 24/7 in the Event world.
The last reality check is through a process I have become quiet familiar with, nametags. For Timewises’s last two events it has been my job to sort/organize all name tags. There are a variety of newly purchased nametags and ones we carry over from recent events. I try to pick out the "cream of the crop" (basically the nicest looking). While doing this it recently occurred to me how dirty nametags/lanyards can get. I mean some attendees are seriously carless with these things!
Reality Check: Food and nametags have some sort of mysterious magnetic pull?
Well that is my post for today. I hope you all enjoyed it. Have a great weekend and drive safe!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
My First Day!
Hi Everyone,
Welcome to our blog ... again. My name is Kaitlyn, the newest member of the Timewise crew. I am a recent graduate from the Event Management program at the Art Institute of Vancouver. After graduating, I moved back to home sweet home (Edmonton). I was eager to find a job and finally start my career. So, here I am at Timewise Events hoping to apply the knowledge I learned in School. In my blog posts I’ll be sure to update you on everything we are up to at Timewise. I will also share with you my day to day experiences in the Event world! I am so excited to learn more about this industry and for once be behind the scenes.
Today is a busy day (like most I am sure). My first task is something I need your help with, yes you. Spread the word and get your friends/family to “Like” Timewise on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and lastly .. read this blog! Well, that’s all for now. Have a great long weekend and remember to wear your poppies!
Welcome to our blog ... again. My name is Kaitlyn, the newest member of the Timewise crew. I am a recent graduate from the Event Management program at the Art Institute of Vancouver. After graduating, I moved back to home sweet home (Edmonton). I was eager to find a job and finally start my career. So, here I am at Timewise Events hoping to apply the knowledge I learned in School. In my blog posts I’ll be sure to update you on everything we are up to at Timewise. I will also share with you my day to day experiences in the Event world! I am so excited to learn more about this industry and for once be behind the scenes.
Today is a busy day (like most I am sure). My first task is something I need your help with, yes you. Spread the word and get your friends/family to “Like” Timewise on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and lastly .. read this blog! Well, that’s all for now. Have a great long weekend and remember to wear your poppies!
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