I finally saw the event that I had been working on for three months come to light! It was an amazing evening and through my eyes - it was run very smoothly and without any major hitches! Perth's who's-who of the business world were all invited!
I was on-site at Government House from Tuesday 18th - Thursday 20th and in between working my casual job which very conveniently was across the road from the event site! The week saw me do 70+ hours between my internship and casual job. However I am not one to complain as the SW Event team were on-site hours before me and hours after I left.
The event gave me a real taste of the event management industry - I can defiantly see myself working in a role like that in a few years time.
Guests started arriving from 6.00pm at the Government House Ballroom for pre-dinner drinks, I was positioned on the Welcome Desk and was required to assist in any way I could with guests questions. During the event I was 'poached' by Melbourne events company Jack Morton to assist with the BOAB distribution. Don't get me started on the BOAB's! It was a tedious task, however I really enjoyed the responsibility and was even in charge of briefing the ushers who were to distribute the gifts.
I really enjoyed my internship and was sad that it was over. Until I received an email from my supervisor asking if I could assist further with events in 2015! I'm looking forward to it!
Media Coverage from the Wesfarmers Gala Dinner (Shani Wood Events Facebook)
I hope you all enjoyed your internships and learned a lot! Good luck with your futures in public relations!
Montana Hall
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