Confessions of an Event Planner

Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Films Media Group (Added Author). Learning Zone Express (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary: Introduce students to Dena Marie Modica, director of sales and marketing for Solera Restaurant and Event Center, as she provides insights into what it's like to be an event planner. Featuring an informative interview and behind-the-scenes footage, this video describes the education and training needed to break into the industry, the typical salary range, the long-term career outlook, and the ups and downs associated with the job. The program also includes quick tours of an event center and a party rental facility. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (15 min.) : sd., col., digital file. + instructional materials (online)
remote
electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2010], c2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on Mar. 02, 2010. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	Event Planner Career (1:13) -- Different Types of Event Planners (1:06) -- Independent Event Planners (0:55) -- Event Planning: Office & Administration (0:49) -- Event Planning: Sales & Marketing (0:47) -- Event Planners and Big Events (0:59) -- Event Planners: Salaries and Perks (1:05) -- Long Hours and People Skills (1:32) -- Party Rentals (0:57) -- Event Decor: Importance of Linens (1:09) -- Event Decor: Table Landscapes (0:57) -- Event Planning: Chair Fashion and Job Flexibility (1:02) -- Event Planning Industry (0:54) -- Job Training for Event Planning (1:31)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience Note:	9 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.