THE BAKER GROUP /
THE MILKEN INSTITUTE
20TH ANNIVERSARY
GLOBAL CONFERENCE
APRIL 30TH – MAY 4TH
Greetings,
Welcome to The Baker Group and our 2017 Milken Institute Global Conference Staffing
Team!
We are excited to have you as part of our group and look forward to a great week
together. This document will serve as an overview of our company, the client and the
project in which you will be working. It is imperative that you take the time to review the
information and become familiar with our firm as well as our client, The Milken Institute.
You will receive additional information including your final schedule during our All-Staff
Training on Friday, April 28th at 8:00am. Please be on time, we have a lot to cover and
your punctuality is important.
Thank you again, we look forward to seeing you next week!
Sincerely,
Tammy Dickerson
TRAINING AGENDA
8:00am - 9:00am All Staff Training – International Ballroom
9:00am – 9:30am Hotel Tour
9:30am – 10:00am Staff Credentials
10:00am – 11:00am Room Director Training –
Bonique & Carlotta
10:00am – 11:00am Bag Distribution Training - Tammy
MI Executive Lounge Training – Tammy
Registration Training – Alexis & Eboni
TBG Management Team
Manager: Cell Phone #:
Tammy Dickerson (310) 489-6709
Client Manager / Offsite & Private Events (310) 497-3111
(214) 909-8808
Bonique Waller (323) 877-7507
Project Manager / Logistics Coordinator (626) 806-8159
(323) 708-2527
Carlotta Baker
Room Director Manager / Staffing Manager
Alexis Gamero
Registration Manager
Jill Hawkins
Meal Ticket Concierge
Judy Neyman
Offsite Private Events Manager
WHO IS THE BAKER GROUP
The Baker Group, Inc. (TBG) is a national boutique Event Management firm
headquartered in Los Angeles, California, servicing corporate, non-profit and
entertainment clients. TBG specializes in total event production - delivering professional,
creative and cutting edge services to our clients.
The Milken Institute has hired The Baker Group for the past fifteen years to help produce
the Global Conference. We serve as an extension of their event team to manage all
logistics and conference operations.
While at the conference, you are a representative of The Baker Group. If anyone wants
more information, they can contact Tammy Dickerson at
(310) 216-4722 or www.tbakergroup.com
WHO IS THE MILKEN INSTITUTE
The Milken Institute is a publicly supported, nonpartisan, independent think tank whose
work makes a difference in the lives of people worldwide by helping create a more
democratic and efficient global economy. For more than 20 years, the Milken Institute
has used capital-market principles and financial innovations to address:
Science
Finance
Education
Financial Returns and Social Impact
Government
Philanthropy
Energy & More
The Institute exchanges ideas and solutions with experts around the world and helps
decision makers better understand how to use market-based solutions on a wide range of
issues, from finance and economic development to the environment and medical
research.
For more information, please visit www.milkeninstitute.org
WHAT IS THE GLOBAL CONFERENCE
The 20th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference will bring together some of the
world’s most renowned thinkers and decision makers for three days of intensive
discussions. Topics will include a wide range of subjects such as economic, business,
public policy and social issues.
Attendees from over 56 countries and 46 states will include:
Business leaders, Financial Executives, Investors, Philanthropists, Government Officials,
Journalists and Nobel Laureates to name a few. Vice President, Joe Biden, and former
President, George W. Bush, will be joining us this year.
The Milken Institute will hold educational roundtables, forums, seminars and
conferences, and publish their research findings. This 3-day global conference has over
500 sessions, multiple plenary events, receptions, private events, and dinners.
CONFERENCE APP
To stay up to date with all
Global Conference events
Download the app “MI Global” from your Apple store
or Google Play (Android)
DRESS CODE
Business Attire – (All Conference Areas)
Men and women wearing jackets
Comfortable shoes (no tennis shoes)
Women: NO short dresses/skirts, NO backs out
All dresses need short or long sleeves or a sweater/jacket
Hair & nails must be neat and clean
Room Directors / Conference Bags
Please wear your conference shirts
Black Pants
Comfortable shoes (no tennis shoes)
Hospitality
Please wear your conference jacket
Black Pants / Skirt
Comfortable shoes (no tennis shoes)
GENERAL INFORMATION
All working staff members must have a staff badge
All staff MUST clock in everyday! If you do NOT punch in and out for your
shift, you will NOT be paid
When your shift starts, please report to your area supervisor
Punctuality is a MUST!
Please enjoy breakfast, or lunch prior to your start time
Attendees are instructed to wear name badges at all times
Please stop and inquire to those that are not displaying their name
badge
There will be attendees that require personal security
We will have 24-hour security on site. If you have a problem with an
attendee please notify a security officer
CREW MEALS
Staff meals will be provided throughout the conference beginning Saturday, April 29th through
Wednesday, May 4th. A schedule will be provided during the All Staff Training
Crew Meals are provided for staff working in all conference areas
Crew meals are served 3 times a day. There will be snacks offered in the Production Office
Consume all meals/snacks in the designated area
You will be given a 30 Minute Lunch break and two 15 minute breaks, unless you’re Manager instructs
differently
Please confirm all break times with your Manager