FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Each event is different so it is hard to have a standard fee. A lot depends on the length of the event, what it may entail. Usual fee is $35 per hour, however that can vary and many times a flat fee may work better.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Contact via telephone or email, to get some initial information. Set up a face to face meeting to discuss all the details and the clients expectations. Exchange contact information and give the client a timeline.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am certified as an CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) and I recertify every 5 years. I completed a one year course on meeting planning at Mesa College in San Diego, a 6 year management program at UCLA and I took business administration at Springfield Technical Community College. I am a member of Meeting Professional International and regularly attend their monthly educational meetings. Also, attend other social networking and business workshops. I worked for an Professional Association for 14 years, as their Conference and Meetings Director, and 5 years at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce as their Events Manager.