The Complete Guide to Careers in Special Events offers students real-world examples and strategies for identifying their best job in special events, securing that job, and developing resources and contacts to sustain career success. The author includes specific information on the necessary skills needed to be successful in this industry, and teaches students ways to best present this to potential employers, and concludes with networking advice and strategies to ensure career growth and success. Every event requires planning--and it starts with understanding the needs of your client. Finding a job is no different--it is its own special event, and following the same planning process can lead you to the job you desire!

Gene Columbus was a Disney executive for more than three decades. As former manager of entertainment staffing for Walt Disney World, Gene hired thousands of entertainment and special events professionals. Later, he served as general manager for Disney's convention and resort entertainment, putting on large-scale special events and convention shows.
Today, Gene is an associate professor with the University of Central Florida's Conservatory Theatre, and acts as visiting professor at Temple University's Event Leadership Executive Certificate Program.
He is a member of the National Speaker's Association and is much sought after as a motivational speaker and trainer.