Whether you've recently earned a hospitality degree or are simply looking for a fun career change, The Everything Guide to Being an Event Planner will help you break out of the routine and start a new, creative endeavor-one celebration at a time! Do you love throwing parties? Are you the most organized person you know? Can you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, event planning could be your perfect career choice!Seasoned event planner Jennifer Mancuso helps you to get started and succeed in this exciting field. This book's insider tips and step-by-step guidance will teach you how to:Tailor events to each client-from a corporate dinner to an intimate weddingMarket and network to keep business comingHire vendors that your client will loveBuild a great reputation in your area and beyondWhether you've recently earned a hospitality degree or are simply looking for a fun career change, The Everything Guide to Being an Event Planner will help you break out of the routine and start a new, creative endeavor-one celebration at a time!Jennifer Mancuso has been a restaurant and event-planning professional for more than seventeen years. She has held jobs ranging from restaurant management and high-end catering to management of a bed and breakfast in Napa Valley. Mancuso is the marketing and special events coordinator for the Beehive in Boston, MA. She lives in Boston.