Event Planners for hire in Akron, OH
Find event planners who organize and coordinate various occasions, including weddings, corporate events and parties, utilizing skills such as budgeting, vendor negotiations and client communication to ensure a successful and memorable experience. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Akron, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Time Management8%Education level
Bachelor's degree59%High school diploma or GED17%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
R D Abbott CompanyAcme Fresh Market CateringAllied Universal Event Services
Time at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years26%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Event Planner: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $44,277 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $25,811 – $75,955 yearly
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Supply Chain/Materials Manager
Norton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltCPIMDriver's LicenseSix Sigma Green BeltCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficePremium services and catering manager
Stow, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceWriting SkillsFOH Manager
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceEvent Planner
Stow, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizing EventsDirector of Events
Stow, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningCorporate Event Planner
Stow, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsVendor Management
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What's the average time to fill an event planner role?
The average time to fill an event planner role is 94 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do event planners tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an event planner include: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an event planner?
Common licenses or certifications for event planners include: Driver's License, Servsafe and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to event planners?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to event planners include: supply chain/materials manager, administrative assistant/meeting planner and event operations and logistics management.
What level of education is common for an event planner?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an event planner in Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an event planner?
Most event planners have 27 years of professional experience.
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