Larry, Event Manager

"I'm in charge of the whole enchilada."

Larry

Event Manager

"I'm in charge of the whole enchilada."

Stats

Exactly One per event
Large-sized company
Time: Valuable
Stress: High
Power: Lots
Knowledge: Expert
Access Level: High

Relationships

Affects: Louise, Registration Coordinator; Linda, Event Coordinator;

Influenced by: Becca, Professional Attendee; Finance

Manages: Louise, Registration Coordinator; Linda, Event Coordinator; Becca, Professional Attendee; And other people at the company

Reports to: None

About

Larry works for a large conference management company and is the main decision-maker for events. He selected the locations and facilities for events. In addition, he is also responsible for managing the event budget. Travels a lot

Software Use

Before the Event: Desktop

  • Setup the event in the software
    • Event activities to setup key event details
  • Setup the registration options
    • Form templates
    • Webskins
  • Setup registrant types, functions for attendees and guests, merchandise
    • Setup pricing
    • Capacities and waitlist capacities
    • Custom fields
  • Promo codes
  • Payment options
  • Reports
    • Monitor pace analysis; Daily payment/cash reports; VIP and returning attendees
  • Building advertising / Sponsor revenue w/ opportunities and SO’s
  • Coordinating, inviting and managing speakers/presenters (SPA)

During the Event: Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

  • Reports
    • RCI-reports
  • Coordinating, inviting and managing speakers/presenters (SPA)

After the Event: Desktop

  • Reports
    • Who attended; Do we have all the payments?

Wish List

  • Would like reports in tablets and other small devices
  • Track the event budget in the system

Inspired by

People: Ihab (NMMA), Jane Doe (SPE)
Companies: Conference Management Companies