event coordinator

[/ɪˈvɛnt koʊˈɔrdɪneɪtər/]
nounpl: event coordinators
coordenador de eventos
1. a professional responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events such as conferences, weddings, corporate functions, and parties
The event coordinator managed every detail of the conference, from venue selection to catering arrangements.
A coordenadora de eventos gerenciou cada detalhe da conferência, desde a seleção do local até os arranjos de catering.
2. someone who liaises between clients, vendors, and venues to ensure events run smoothly
As an event coordinator, she communicated regularly with all stakeholders to ensure nothing was overlooked.
Como coordenadora de eventos, ela se comunicava regularmente com todas as partes interessadas para garantir que nada fosse esquecido.
In Brazil, event coordinators are highly valued in the hospitality, tourism, and corporate sectors, particularly for destination weddings and large conferences. The role has grown significantly with the rise of experiential marketing. In the USA and NYC specifically, event coordinators are essential in a competitive market, with many specializing in specific event types (corporate, weddings, non-profits). This profession requires strong interpersonal, organizational, and crisis management skills in both cultures.
NYC Slang
event person or party person
Synonyms / Sinônimos
event plannerevent managerevent organizerfunction coordinator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coordenador de eventos
most common and formal term used across Brazil
São Paulo
organizador de eventos
alternative term frequently used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
coordenador de eventos
standard usage, particularly in tourism and hospitality sectors
Portugal
coordenador de eventos / organizador de eventos
both terms are used; 'gestor de eventos' is also acceptable in formal contexts

Related Words

venuecateringlogisticsvendor managementevent planningscheduling

Related Idioms & Phrases

pulling everything together
making things happen
keeping all the balls in the air
orchestrating an event
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