Dominique has joined the team at Functions&Events.co.nz taking on the role of Sales Executive.  We sit down for a question and answer session with her so you can get to know the person taking your next function enquiry.

How long have you been working in sales and event management?

I've been in the industry seven years including my time spent at WelTec where I studied a triple diploma in business, marketing and management to compliment my event experience.

When did you know you wanted to work in the events industry?

When I was studying German and politics at Victoria University.

Wow that's a bit of a change what brought that on?

I was working part time in an English Pub and enjoyed taking care of the events there and decided I wanted to switch from politics to events!

Any regrets?

None at all - best decision i've made.  The event industry is so dynamic and every day is different from the last.

Any massive events you care to talk about?

During the Rugby World Cup I looked after several of the team events including - South Africa, France, Fiji and Argentina.  Plus i've also looked after the Australians when they have come over for tests.

Any tips for someone booking their next social function?

Any details that you can give us - big or small - will help us find the best fit for you!

What's something people tend to forget with events?

What AV requirements they need - not every venue has this on site.

What's the most memorable function you have ever attended?

My best friends wedding - it was a fusion of her traditional Greek family and his laid back Kiwi approach.  It was so special and such a cool melting pot of cultures - definitely one to remember.

If you've got a function coming up make sure you contact Dominique by email or phone 021 548 725, she's more than happy to help!

Happy New Year everybody! The teams at Functions and Events are ready for another big year and have a lot of things in the pipeline.

We are already working on packages for Auckland’s big events coming up such as pre-game hospitality packages for the Bledisloe Cup at Eden Park and the New Zealand v Ireland rugby match, we have function space in the heart of the Viaduct for the Volvo Ocean race allowing those who get in quick enough to book prime location to welcome those for the Auckland stopover not to mention we will also be at convene to showcase the many venues we have throughout Auckland and Christchurch.  It’s going to be an exciting year and with the help of our clients we hope to make it a memorable one.

Handy Tip:  Social Functions – When organizing a function, ask for input or ideas from your guests. You don’t want to be booking a venue that half your staff or colleagues despise or find it hard to organize their transportation to and from. Also, think about the smaller things, do people have enough time to get there after work, does everyone know the dress code and what time do you expect everyone to arrive? As the last thing you want is for the bulk of the food to come out when barely any of the guests have arrived.

What a fantastic year we had last year at Functions and Events!

Rugby World Cup turned out to be a great success for our venues and was great for those corporates that organized their functions from multinationals such as DHL right through overseas agents from England, France and South Africa to name a few. With events such as corporate hosting on the viaduct, pre-game hospitality only a stone’s throw away from Eden Park right down to dining in exclusive dining rooms all over Auckland for those who wanted something a bit more intimate while watching those last teeth clenching knockout matches.

With Christmas queries coming through by the dozen shortly after the final whistle there was no time for the team at Functions and Events to wind down – with all kinds of events such as cocktail parties in The Elephant Wrestlers sun kissed courtyard, social drinks and nibbles in the bustling viaduct, ladies lunch in the new Merchant Bar and Kitchen in Albany right through to intimate sit down dinners for 60 in the stunning Bridgman Room with Valley Rooftop Terrace our clients definitely found themselves spoilt for choice.

BUT IT DOESENT STOP THERE!

With 2012 bringing wonderful and exciting new things the team at Functions and Events are working hard at offering client packages for Bledisloe Cup and other Eden park Events not to mention day time corporate and business meetings in our fully equipped and exclusive function rooms if you’re planning something this year and want to have a stress free time doing it – contact us now and let us cater to your taste, needs and budget!!!

Handy tip for the New Year: When dealing with clients in today’s modern society, too many people are hiding behind their emails while trying to build relationships. Try giving your valued clients a courtesy call to see how things are and if they are happy with the service they are currently receiving– you will be surprised at the new opportunities that will arise. These may be referrals for companies and contacts that are interested in your services through to finding out further details about your client and what processes they make when making decisions which will help you find ways to further apply your goods and services to their company.