Job Title: Head of Wedding Planning

Location: [Flexible/Remote]

About Us:

The Wedding Academy is a leading online institution dedicated to providing comprehensive training in wedding planning. Our Certificate in Wedding Planning course is meticulously designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic world of wedding planning.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned and creative professional to assume the role of Head of Wedding Planning. This individual will play a pivotal role in curating, updating, and supporting our Certificate in Wedding Planning course (Planning Stream), ensuring its continuous success, and fostering the development of our students in the wedding planning industry.

Responsibilities:

Content Ownership:

  • Oversee the development and maintenance of high-quality and current course content.
  • Collaborate with industry experts to ensure the curriculum reflects the latest wedding planning trends and practices.
  • Uphold the integrity of the course materials, ensuring they meet industry standards.
  • Contribute annually to the International Wedding Trend report with a submission for your category.

Mentorship and Coaching:

  • Conduct free one-off 30-minute mentor sessions for participants enrolled in the both the Certificate in Wedding Planning and Advanced Certificate in Wedding Planning, Styling and Business courses.
  • Provide personalized paid coaching opportunities for those seeking additional guidance and support in wedding planning.
  • Share valuable insights and tips based on extensive experience in the wedding planning domain.

Commission-Based Enrollment:

  • Actively promote the Certificate in Wedding Planning and Advanced Certificate courses.
  • Earn a generous 20% commission on new signups attributed to your efforts.

Engagement:

  • Attend a monthly team meeting with The Wedding Academy via Zoom.
  • Communicate via Slack/WhatsApp as required
  • Participate in monthly video training sessions or Q&A sessions.
  • Showcase your expertise and engage with the Wedding Academy Global Student Community on platforms like Wedding CEO Club and WeddingAcademyPro (Facebook Group).
  • Contribute to the growth and development of the online learning community.
  • Create and manage at least 6 contests related to your category each year to encourage student engagement.

Assignment Evaluation and Certification:

  • Evaluate and provide constructive feedback on assignments submitted by course participants.
  • Issue Certificates and Badges to successful graduates in wedding planning.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in wedding planning with a successful track record.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable presenting and demonstrating planning concepts in video sessions.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Compensation:

  • Hourly casual base wage with set hours per month (Invoiced & time tracked).
  • 20% commission on new course signups.
  • Additional bonuses for outstanding performance.
  • 50% off all Wedding Academy Courses and Store.

Application Deadline: 31 January 2024

Job Category: Wedding Planning
Job Type: Freelance
Job Location: Remote

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David Tutera

Leading Wedding & Entertaining Expert, David Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Tutera has created a name for himself by taking his passion for designing spectacular events and transforming it into a lifestyle.

He continuously exceeds the expected with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination and innovation to create the latest trends in entertaining. Tutera’s grandfather, a successful florist, first noticed his grandson’s artistic ability at an early age and encouraged David to pursue his destiny. At age 19, with the sound advice of his grandfather and only one client, David opened his own event planning business.

Today, David Tutera presides over an award winning company built from experience, dedication and Tutera’s natural talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision. David Tutera has a natural talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision.

Honored by Life & Style Magazine as “Best Celebrity Wedding Planner,” David’s impressive client list includes Jewel, Star Jones’ wedding, Real Housewife Taylor Armstrong’s wedding, Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul’s wedding, NY Giants Antonio Pierce’s wedding, Shannen Doherty’s wedding and events for Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Brandy and Ray J, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Lil’ Kim, the Official Post Grammy Parties in New York City, Elton John, Barbara Walters, the Rolling Stones, Nancy Reagan, Prince Charles, The White House, private events for the Vice President, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Susan Lucci, The John F. Kennedy Center, as well as countless film premieres and celebrity parties for royalty, politicians and socialites.

Tutera has also designed events for several charities including the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association, DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids) and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. David has made guest appearances on Today, Extra!, Good Morning America, The View, CNN, The Rachael Ray Show, The Talk, Steve Harvey, Wendy Williams and many more. In addition People, USA Today, In Touch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, In Style, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, Bridal Guide and Town & Country have all featured his work.

Tutera has also made special television appearances in the popular daytime soap, The Young & the Restless and TV Land’s The Exes. David lives in Los Angeles with his husband Joey, daughter Cielo and their rescue dog Lucy.