Building Your Organised Events Portfolio
Events can be parties, funerals, weddings, christenings, business events, product launches, or simply a group of friends getting together after being apart throughout lockdowns!
When it comes to the event planning industry, it may be hard to tell one job title apart from another since the labels are as varied and many as the services provided. As such, when you are putting up a portfolio for event planning, seeking a project, or dealing with a customer that does not have the right grasp of your job role and obligations, it may be stressful.
Portfolios for event organisers are very much like resumes for job hunters. An event portfolio demonstrates your skills, experience, and expertise. Those interested in event planning will find this reference useful if you are just starting out in building your events portfolio. As a planner, you may attract more customers and command higher fees by showcasing your previous work in a portfolio.
Event portfolios are often accessible online and showcase the work of an individual or event planning firm. They contain evidence of the event planner’s success. From images to testimonials, an event portfolio highlights your organising skills. When it comes to selecting an event planner, a prospective client will have a lot of questions. After all, they’ll trust you with a major day in their lives. A well-executed portfolio will detail all the advantages of hiring your event management service and build trust in your expertise.
With mention of testimonials, also include client names and feedback in building your portfolio. A satisfied client is a walking advertisement for your business. With exceptional service and a memorable event, you can gain more clients. You may add press articles to your portfolio if you or an event you were involved in was featured in a newspaper, magazine, or on a popular website. You’ll want to explore media possibilities as your career improves. Yet, at the end of the day remember that a portfolio is a crucial part of what you carry with you when you engage with prospective clients for the first time so it is also important that you are prepared and knowledgeable regarding what you will be showcasing.
Always remember that guests at the events are prospective clients too. If your event was a success and there were 50 guests, those guests all have birthdays, weddings, celebrations and life events that might require a good event planner. Reputations can be quickly built up based on a successful event.
