Meeting/Event Planner jobs in Connecticut
Meeting/Event Planner plans and organizes live or virtual meetings and events for an organization or external clients. Implements an event strategy to achieve objectives. Being a Meeting/Event Planner researches and recommends event venues. Coordinates meeting logistics, including attendee registration, transportation, accommodations, meals, and technology. Additionally, Meeting/Event Planner conducts rehearsals and system checks of all equipment and connectivity. Researches and maintains relationships with vendors for event support services. Coordinates budget planning and ensures that events stay within cost projections. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Meeting/Event Planner occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Meeting/Event Planner typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Meeting/Event Planner jobs
- Leonardo DRS
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Danbury, CT
FULL_TIME
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Job ID:109406
The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.
Job SummaryThe Planner is responsible for overseeing and managing the logistical details and schedules of projects. They work closely with teams to develop comprehensive plans, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure timely completion of tasks. The Planner must be adept at problem-solving, anticipating potential issues, and implementing solutions to keep projects on track. Additionally, they may be required to analyze data, track progress, and make adjustments to plans as necessary to meet objectives.
Job Responsibilities- Based on the MPS driven demand, select and sequence available jobs to be run at specific workstations or machines
- Meet weekly with Contracts to review all pending and recently received demands and assign planner responsibility to the appropriate individual
- Manage overall workload and align resources as needed to maintain balance
- Drive consistent communications between planning, project accounting, and project management for consistent project Material EAC's and Execution Charts
- Improve current system, functions, and daily operations to more effectively meet goals
- Maintain manufacturing build plans on a daily basis
- Maintain the run and set up times associated with each job / product / part
- Create and maintain the expected completion of each scheduled job
- Review the schedule and ensure the raw materials are available when needed to run according to the schedule
- Create a forward-looking plan to create purchase requisitions and monitor material deliveries to support the run schedules
- Ensure all outside services are planned and monitored
- Consolidate demand for purchase requisitions
- Highlight critical parts and any issue, which may keep operations from meeting the MPS
- Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company
Qualifications- Minimum of 2 years of planning experience
- High School Diploma required Associates or Bachelor's degree is preferred
- Skilled in the use of Excel, Excel Pivot Tables, Power Point, Word, as well as Sharepoint
- Strong understanding of MRP systems
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Solid understanding of business processes and functional inter-relationships
- Strong background in project material management
- Extensive experience in production planning
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits onlyLeonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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- Stone Alliance Group
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Newington, CT
OTHER
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- Town of Windsor CT
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Windsor, CT
FULL_TIME
- Town Planner The Town of Windsor introduces an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, energetic, planning professional to join our leadership team. Connecticuts first town is strategically ...
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- O'Connor Construction Management, Inc.
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New Haven, CT
FULL_TIME
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- 20 Days Ago
- City of West Haven
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West Haven, CT
FULL_TIME
- TITLE: DIRECTOR OF PLANNINGDEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTGENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Director will be responsible for the administration and implementation of the Zoning Resolution and the Plan of De...
- 21 Days Ago
- Mativ
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Windsor, CT
FULL_TIME
- description: The Supply Chain Buyer/Planner will manage an assigned set of Materials and Suppliers and be responsible for meeting production demands, working within Inventory constraints and targets t...
- 21 Days Ago
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