Resume Skills and Keywords for Event Manager

Event managers, also known as event planners or event coordinators, are in charge of finding and booking venues, liaising with clients and suppliers, handling logistics, managing budgets and invoicing, organising accreditation, managing risk, and presenting post-event reports, among other responsibilities.

Skills required for an event manager's role:

  • Vendor Negotiations 
  • Budgeting Assistance 
  • Multi Department Coordination 
  • Event Planning 
  • Venue & Travel Coordination 
  • Client & VIP Relations

What recruiters look for in an Event Manager's resume: 

  • Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favourable terms
  • Manage all event operations (preparing venue, invitations, food, drinks etc.)

What can make your Event Manager resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in event management 

  • Energetic and creative Event Coordinator with strong aptitude in planning with high attention to detail to ensure event success. Prior internship experience in organizing corporate events while working multiple teams. 

Targeted job description 

  • Plan and organize events with attention to financial and time constraints
  • Book venues and schedule speakers
  • Meet with clients and coordinate with them regularly

Related academic background:

  • BBA (Event Management) | Christ Institute of Management | 2018 
  • Higher Secondary | Grace Public School | 2015 
  • Senior Secondary  | Grace Public School | 2013

Sample Resume of Event Manager in Text Format

TUSHAR KALRA 

Event Organiser 

657867596 |  tusharkalraa11@gmail.com

linkedin/tushar-kalra | 66-C, Chitkara Road, Chandigarh 

SUMMARY 

Energetic and creative Event Coordinator with strong aptitude in planning with high attention to detail to ensure event success. Prior internship experience in organizing corporate events while working multiple teams. 

RELATED ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

  • BBA (Event Management) | Christ Institute of Management | 2018 
  • Higher Secondary | Grace Public School | 2015 
  • Senior Secondary  | Grace Public School | 2013

EXPERIENCE / INTERNSHIP 

Intern | Cambridge Organizers | Mar 2017 – Aug 2017 

  • Researched the opportunities in the areas for the cost savings by managing supplier relationships.  
  • Maintained amicable relationships with the venue and logistics providers. 
  • Offered on site help, including registrations, set ups and tear down.
  •  Interacted with the clients to know about their requirements and maintained and developed client relationships in order to ensure excellent customer service. 

SKILLS ( TECHNOLOGY / FUNCTIONAL ) 

  • Vendor Negotiations 
  • Budgeting Assistance 
  • Multi Department Coordination 
  • Event Planning 
  • Venue & Travel Coordination 
  • Client & VIP Relations 

MEMBERSHIPS 

  • An active member of PR Forum at College Level Worked on the annual fest organization committee to manage the cultural event 

PARTICIPATION/SPORTS 

  • Captain of the college cricket team. Won several medals at zonal level in school foe est batting 

LANGUAGES 

  • Hindi 
  • English 
  • German 

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 

Certifications 

  • Completed 150 days of training in 3-D Packages Maya, 3DsMax & Zbrush.  

Seminars 

  • Attended seminar on "Corporate events" by Mr. Gopal Krishan. 

Awards 

  • Awarded for being the best Coordinator at the Inter Debate Competition organised by the team. 

VOLUNTEERING 

  • Worked with Rah NGO to organize fundraising events 
  • Volunteered in college-level charity events, and ensured proper arrangements including stage set-up and catering 

PROJECTS 

Event Presentation 

Prepared a slideshow on event management system by including: 

  • Introduction. 
  • Types of events 
  • Food and Venue Planning 
  • Guest Service