Career Success Guide

Tailor Your Application

Tailor your resume based on the job description you’re applying for.

Sample Job Application for Event Planner

Pro Tips: • It’s always a good idea to keep a copy of the job description handy to tailor your application • Keeping track of where you’re applying and following up if you don’t hear back is ok! throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Plan event from start to fnish per requirements, target audience, and objectives

• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence

• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers

Requirements

• Skilled in project management

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• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability

• A team player with leadership skills

• B.S./B.A. in public relations, marketing, hospitality management, or related feld is preferred

applications:

Cover Leter Example

Resume Example

The objective strongly matches the original job

222 Avenue North Small Town, WI 55555 555-777-0000 eventplanner@my.uwstout.edu April 15, 2026 John Smith

Annie Events

222 Avenue North, Small Town WI, 55555

description

555-777-0000 eventplanner@my.uwstout.edu www.linkedin.com/in/eventplanner-specialevents/

Objective A position in Event Planning that uses my abilities to coordinate events, to collaborate with colleagues, and provide strong customer service. Education University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic, Menomonie, WI May 2027 Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management Minor: Business Administration Concentration: Events and Meeting Planning Relevant Experience Lead Banquet Server, Rudy’s Redeye, White Bear, MN May 2024 – Present •Coordinate special events with special attention given to an outstanding customer experience •Manage banquet space setup, clean up and take down •Provide leadership for fellow staff to ensure work tasks are carried out in most effective manner •Exceed performance expectations as verifed by performance reviews Event Planner, Midpointe Event Center, St. Paul, MN May 2024 – August 2024 •Conducted market research to identify new and innovative suggestions •Updated social media sites to promote business and events •Coordinated special events, from start to fnish, for up to 600 people •Developed professional customer, supplier and vendor relationships •Formatted customer contracts and business contracts Event Assistant, Enchanted Barn, Hillsdale, WI •Worked as part of a team as well as individually to meet customers’ expectations •Adapted quickly to changes in a fast-paced environment •Assisted in setup and take down of weddings •Demonstrated strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail Professional Development and Leadership Member, UW-Stout Polytechnic Events Society, Menomonie, WI November 2022 – September 2023 September 2023 – Present

Do the research and fnd out who the hiring manager is

General Manager

ABC Event Center 44 South Avenue Big Town, MN 44444 Dear Mr. Smith:

Please accept this letter as an application for the Event Planner position recently advertised with UW-Stout Polytechnic on Handshake. The following qualifcations will allow me to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position: • Successfully completed 2 Event Planning internships coordinating small and large events • Proven excellence in customer service and problem solving • Creativity to promote, market and enhance events • Outstanding communication, teamwork and organizational skills Enclosed is my resume per your request. I believe it refects the great sense of pride I take in doing quality work and the energetic and positive addition I can be to your workforce. Please allow me the opportunity to interview with you, or the appropriate individual, at a time and place convenient to your schedule. I can be reached at the above address, telephone number, or email address. Thank you for considering me for this application. Sincerely, (Pen-written signature here) Annie Events Enclosure Describe the signifcance of your experience to the position you are applying for

Nominee, Outstanding Co-op Student

January 2024

Recipient, Community Outreach Program Award, UW-Stout Polytechnic Hall Events Committee Marketing Chair, UW-Stout Polytechnic Hall Events Committee

April 2023

September 2022 – May 2023 September 2021 & February 2022

Volunteer, Twin Cities Bridal Show & Unveiled, St. Paul, MN

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