IAVM - Venue Management School

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Curriculum

Tentative

The content, format and structure of the instructional program were developed by the Board of Regents in cooperation with IAVM's Education Council. The curriculum for core topics continues to evolve to reflect changes in the profession and the industry served. Upon acceptance, students will receive course material developed by the IAVM Board of Regents and the Oglebay Continuing Education Department. Below are tentative topics included for the June 2 - June 7, 2012 school year.

1st Year Class

	101 Labor Relations
	102 Event Production
	103 Managing Human Resources
	104 Booking & Scheduling
	105 Providing Services: Contract vs. In-House
	106 Planning Life Safety I
	107 Financial Management I
	108 Tenant/Management Relations
	109 Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
	110 Stage Operations
	111 Professional Ethics
	112 Crowd Management
	113 Developing Employee Potential
	114 Facility Operations
	115 Media Relations
	116 Technology
	117 Accessibility
	118 Sustainability & Green Initiatives
	119 Customer Service

CFE Information
The VMS school allows participants to earn credits toward IAVM's Certified Facilities Executive (CFE) program. Attendees who successfully complete the two-year school can earn 40 points toward the 300 total points required for application to the CFE program.

2nd Year Class

	201 Financial Management II
	202 Winning Politics: Working with Boards, Commissions and Elected Officials
	203 Architecture & Construction
	204 Leadership
	205 Controlling Cost
	206 TheSecond Experience
	207 Facility Law
	208 Producing In-House Events
	209 Risk Management
	210 Food Service Management
	211 Communication & Presentations
	212 Diversity in the Workplace
	213 Planning Life Safety II
	214 Developing Employee Training Programs
	215 Strategic Business Planning
	216 Making & Delivering the Deal
	217 Creativity
	218 Revenue Sources
	219 Approaches to Management

Instructors

Adina Erwin - Chair
Assistant General Manager
The Fox Theatre - Atlanta
Atlanta, GA

Jan Addison, CFE
Chief Financial Officer
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL

Richard L. Andersen, CFE
President & CEO
Northlands
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Kim Bedier, CFE
General Manager
Comcast Arena at
Everett/Global Spectrum
Everett, WA

Chris Bigelow, FCSI, CFSP
President
The Bigelow Companies, Inc.
Kansas City, MO

Ted DeDee
President & CEO
Overture Center for the Arts
Madison, WI

Eric D. Hart - 2nd Chair Elect
Executive Director
Tampa Sports Authority
Tampa, FL

Craig Lovett - 1st Chair Elect
Partner/Principal
Incognitus
South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Dennis Magruder, CFE
General Manager
WesBanco Arena
Wheeling, WV

Brad E. Mayne, CFE
President & CEO
American Airlines Center/Center Operating Company
Dallas, TX

Michael Marion, CFE
General Manager
Verizon Arena
North Little Rock, AR

Kerry Painter, CFE
President & General Manager
Scotiabank Convention Centre
Niagara Falls, ON

John Siehl, CFE
Director of Support Services
VenuWorks

Russell A. Simons - Past Chair
Managing Partner
Venue Solutions Group, LLC

Rich Singer, CFE
Retired, Former Director
Tucson Convention Center
Tucson, AZ

Cheryl Swanson, CFE
Executive Director
Alerus Center
Grand Forks, ND

Kevin Twohig, CFE
Chief Executive Officer
Spokane Public Facilities District
Spokane, WA

Ray Ward, CFE
President
Dakota Enterprises
Granite Bay, CA

J. Scott Williams, CFE
Retired, Former General Manager
EnergySolutions Arena
Orem, UT

Robyn L. Williams, CFE
Executive Director
Portland Center for the Performing Arts
Portland, OR

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