Redefining Yourself in this Economy

It's been awhile since I've posted. I've been pursuing various positions related to meeting planning and exhibits management.

I have to say in this economy you need to get creative in your approach to the market. This goes for those selling their services to the market as well as those situated in a planning position.

What may have been called meeting planning or exhibit management in the past may now need to be reframed as Project Management or Program Management. The act of coordinating the logistics alone may no longer be considered relevant in a multitasking world, where managers are seeking "jacks of all trades" who can deliver value in defining objectives, delivering corresponding services to meet those objectives, and critically evaluating lessons learned to improve upon services in the future.

I have been retooling my resume to reflect more relevantly upon my experience in this economy. This means using more current vocabulary, emphasizing how I've saved money or increased productivity, and tightening my descriptors to respect the shorter attention spans that employers can focus upon me, as one of many candidates from whom to choose.

I've also been working on a companion website called Bobtheplanner.com which will unveil in the New Year. That should provide me an opportunity to showcase some of my past experiences through portfolios of past projects, as well as provide heightened visibility in this digital arena.

Stay tuned!