Rory Romine 
Director, Administrative Operations, NY

What kind of events do you plan?

Predominantly internal business meetings and office parties for 12 - 200

Tell us about your likes and dislikes. Which do you prefer?

• Sun or Ski – local conference centers, restaurants and hotels, so neither!
• Domestic or International – Domestic
• Rooftop or Poolside – Rooftops have been the big winner, especially during the pandemic
• Hybrid or IRL – IRL is more complicated but so much more fun! Have been doing lots of both.
• Nametags or None – Nametags please! There are always too many people to recall all the names!
• Coffee or Tea – Strong coffee, please!
• Early Mornings or Late Nights – I am so not a morning person, late nights for me
• Wine Tasting or Whisky Tasting – I like both!
• Workout or Nap – I never have time for either
• Cats or Dogs – neither!

What advice would you give someone just entering the event industry?

My advice to someone new to the industry would be to join EventFluence and/or other event planner networks. The opportunity to meet and mingle with other planners is invaluable – get ideas, trade info, learn about and visit new event spaces. I met my COPE sponsor at an event I attended solo – and have since enjoyed many years of friendship and camaraderie while discovering many new venues (shout out to Karen Ford!). It’s made my role as an event planner much more successful – and enjoyable.