I have joined the part-time faculty in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism at Humber College as the instruction of Special Event Management in the Hospitality and Tourism Operations post-diploma program.
Check out my bio featured on the Humber College website here: http://hospitality.humber.ca/content/rebecca-cotter-0
I'm looking forward to sharing my experience with budding event coordinators!
Defn.: Event Coordinator (N) - a person who walks the fine line between the glamourous and the insane with a penchance for sound logistical detail, a measuring tape and a plan.
My Bio
- Rebecca Cotter
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Special Event Coordinator Trained and experienced professional event coordinator specializing in event logistics and coordination for large-scale concerts, festivals, client and special events. Experience preparing: site plans, event schedules, budgets, critical paths, capital and operating budgets, and post-event reports. Proficient with sourcing and managing vendors and suppliers (RFPs, catering, audio visual, décor, entertainment, logistics, travel, etc.). Event marketing background includes planning and executing comprehensive print, radio, television, viral and social media campaigns as well as experience designing and distributing event materials (signage, tickets, brochures). Competent leader - hiring, training and leading teams of event coordinators and volunteers.