Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
O*NET Code: 13-1121.00
Description
Coordinate activities of staff, convention personnel, or clients to make arrangements for group meetings, events, or conventions.
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💼 Also Known As
Catering and Convention Services ManagerCatering CoordinatorCatering DirectorCertified Meeting ProfessionalConference ManagerConference OrganizerConference PlannerConference Planning ManagerConference ProducerConference ReservationistConference Service CoordinatorConference Services DirectorConference Services ManagerConvention ManagerConvention PlannerConvention Services DirectorConvention Services Manager (CSM)Convention WorkerConventions ReservationistCorporate Event Planner
⚡ Skills (20)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Coordination4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Time Management4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
+ 10 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners → Management Analysts
Transition Difficulty: Easy (86% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (19)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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