Lake Wilson
About Lake Wilson
Lake Wilson is the Manager of Corporate Events at Powerplan, Inc., where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in event management, having successfully managed multiple user conferences and developed innovative solutions to enhance event value.
Work at PowerPlan
Lake Wilson has been employed at PowerPlan, Inc. since 2011, initially serving as Sales and Marketing Coordinator for two years. He progressed to Senior Events Coordinator from 2013 to 2015, before taking on the role of Manager, Corporate Events in 2015. In his current position, he has managed four user conferences with a total of 700 attendees. His responsibilities include overseeing onsite event management, which encompasses space set-up, registration, audio-visual coordination, session rehearsals, speaker coordination, and food and beverage services.
Education and Expertise
Lake Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Florida State University. His educational background supports his expertise in event management and corporate communications. He has developed skills in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration, which are essential for executing large-scale events. His experience includes identifying needs for timely execution and fulfillment, ensuring that events meet organizational goals.
Background
Before joining PowerPlan, Inc., Lake Wilson worked at Servigistics as Office Manager for eight months in 2010 and as Operations Assistant from 2010 to 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. He also served as a Legal Recruiters' Assistant at Paramount Staffing from 2008 to 2009 in Northbrook, Illinois. This diverse background in office management and operations has contributed to his capabilities in event planning and execution.
Achievements in Event Management
In his role as Manager, Corporate Events at PowerPlan, Inc., Lake Wilson has successfully managed multiple user conferences, demonstrating his ability to deliver effective event operations. He has gained stakeholder and cross-functional employee buy-in for large events by addressing their needs and ensuring timely execution. His innovative solutions and approaches to event management have contributed to achieving positive return on investment (ROI) for the company.