Event Planner - Action Plan GOALS OBJECTIVES TIMELINE Earn a Bachelor’s Degree * Take required courses * Do an internship or volunteer each summer. * Gain contacts for working in the field 4 years Obtain a Event Planning Certification * Save money to take a course on the exam. * Take sessions * Complete Certification 2 to 5 months ( depends on online or in-person sessions) Get Experience, Create a portfolio & find specialty * Begin finding clients from family and friends. * Take detailed documentation * Save up for a nice camera * Decide to become a generalist or specialist. * Create portfolio based on specialization * Figure out rates based on experience. 1 -2 years experience. Network * Attend trade shows, conventions, etc. * Begin branding business * Generate more business Ongoing