Party Planner, not so much

Many people might think that the job description of an event planner is a party planner, but there is much more to it than that. According to the U.S. Department of Labor the description of an event planner is as follows:

"Meetings and conventions bring people together for a common purpose, and meeting and convention planners work to ensure that this purpose is achieved seamlessly. Meeting planners coordinate every detail of meetings and conventions, from the speakers and meeting location to arranging for printed materials and audio-visual equipment. Meeting and convention planners work for nonprofit organizations, professional and similar associations, hotels, corporations, and government. Some organizations have internal meeting planning staffs, and others hire independent meeting and convention planning firms to organize their events. The event planner creates programs that address the purpose, message or impression that their organization or client is trying to communicate. "

Events can range from weddings to corporate events and fundraisers. Event planners deal with long, non-traditional hours, they have to be neat and organized, and work well with other people. This is something that I would love to pursue as my career once graduating from Lindenwood University. Fundraising is a specific area of interest for me, and I have been involved in various events to help raise money for different charities.