Sekou Okwesa
About Sekou Okwesa
Sekou Okwesa is a Regional Sales Manager for Engagement Solutions at Cvent, where he has worked since 2021. With over 14 years of experience in event management, he specializes in helping organizations evaluate and implement Cvent's technologies for both in-person and virtual events.
Work at Cvent
Sekou Okwesa has held multiple positions at Cvent since joining the company in 2015. He currently serves as the Regional Sales Manager for Engagement Solutions, a role he has occupied since 2021 in Washington, D.C. Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant Team Lead from 2020, and as a Technical Sales Consultant from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experience at Cvent includes a brief tenure as a Senior Account Manager in 2017 and as an Account Executive from 2015 to 2017. Okwesa has contributed significantly to the evaluation and implementation of Cvent's technologies for event management.
Education and Expertise
Sekou Okwesa studied at Full Sail University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business with a focus on Recording Arts from 2004 to 2007. He also completed an Associate's degree in Recording Arts at the same institution from 2004 to 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in event management, which spans over 14 years. Okwesa's knowledge enables him to effectively demonstrate how Cvent's solutions can meet both immediate and long-term organizational goals.
Background
Before joining Cvent, Sekou Okwesa gained experience in the event management industry through various roles. He worked at PSAV as a Sales Director from 2012 to 2015 and held several positions at Swank Audio Visuals, including Director from 2010 to 2011, Sales Manager from 2008 to 2012, and Concierge in 2007. This diverse background in sales and management has equipped him with the skills necessary to support organizations in leveraging technology for their event programs.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Sekou Okwesa has played a key role in the qualification process and various stages of technology evaluation for event solutions. He has focused on strategizing how organizations can leverage technology to achieve long-term goals related to their events. His extensive experience in event management allows him to effectively support organizations in evaluating Cvent's technologies for both in-person and virtual event programs.