Lisa Plattner
Vice President, Director, Meetings & Events
La Cygne,KS
Summary
Creative events professional with a strong background in event design, production, branding, and strategy. Known for leading teams effectively, adapting to changing business needs, and maintaining a results-focused, calm approach in high-pressure situations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Director, Meetings & Events
LOCKTON
07.2017 - Current
- Build incredible experiences for Associates, clients and industry partners in an exciting, fast-paced environment for the largest privately owned insurance broker in the world.
- Bring the brand, strategic vision and company culture to life through storytelling.
- Collaborate with senior executives on strategic objectives and creative concepts for meetings with budgets in excess of $3M.
- Cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders, carrier partners and industry providers to build a collaborative planning process and leverage Lockton’s buying power.
- Lead and serve a team of 5 Event Managers to execute over 50 events per year.
- Winner of Lockton’s “We Live Service” award in 2020 for the event team’s excellent leadership as we transitioned to virtual and hybrid events.
- Reimagine the company store and event gifting experience to offer fresh, sustainable merchandise that reflects the brand and excites recipients.
Meeting Planner
ASE GROUP, INC.
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Full scope corporate event management in a fast-paced environment focused on creatively bringing the client’s brand to life.
- Design registration and sponsorship websites, event mobile apps and manage live polling and surveys.
- Develop sponsorship and vendor programs and solicit sponsor support using creative formats and compelling design.
- Manage detailed event budgets and negotiate the best rates for clients.
- Planned high profile events including a Presidential campaign.
- Built strong client relationships and awarded “Vendor of the Year” by a first-time client for delivering exceptional service and exceeding expectations.
- Lead service projects to build camaraderie and increase community impact.
Senior Manager, Meetings & Events
AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Manage logistics for a citywide meeting of over 5,000 museum professionals.
- Serve on the Web Team and the Strategic Communications Team to develop action plans for event communications and website production.
Conference Manager
CONFERENCE MANAGERS, INC.
01.2008 - 04.2014
- Manage logistics for non-profit associations including annual meetings of 8,000+ attendees.
- Manage site selection, registration, sponsorship and exhibit programs, content submission and speaker selection processes.
- Design creative experiences for networking, excursions and parties.
- Manage the detailed application process for Continuing Education credit for medical conferences.
Sales, Logistics Supervisor
MUSION SYSTEMS LTD.
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Present an innovative 3D holographic projection technology to international clients, identify new sales leads, manage client relationships and proposals.
- Organize logistical arrangements for product installations including shipments, flights and equipment orders.
- Prepare legal contracts and invoices.
- Assist with product installations in London, Paris and Brussels.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
Purdue University, Krannert School of Management
West Lafayette, IN05.2006
Skills
Creative strategy
Experience design
Marketing communications
Team leadership
Affiliations
- Director of Education, Meeting Professionals International (MPI)
- Member, Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP)
- Planning Committee, ALHI Insurance and Financial Leadership Exchange
- Volunteer, Big Slick, Children’s Mercy Hospital of Kansas City
Certification
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Events Industry Council, February 2013
Timeline
Vice President, Director, Meetings & Events
LOCKTON
07.2017 - Current
Meeting Planner
ASE GROUP, INC.
02.2016 - 07.2017
Senior Manager, Meetings & Events
AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS
04.2014 - 02.2016
Conference Manager
CONFERENCE MANAGERS, INC.
01.2008 - 04.2014
Sales, Logistics Supervisor
MUSION SYSTEMS LTD.
06.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
Purdue University, Krannert School of Management