Lizzie Wilkerson

• Facilitate seamless event execution by managing registration processes, communicating with attendees, and coordinating on-site activities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive event timelines and production schedules to facilitate seamless event execution.
• Facilitated planning and execution of over 15 annual events, encompassing executive retreats, customer conferences, hospitality experiences, and large-scale corporate gatherings.
• Support management of multimillion-dollar event budgets through contract administration, vendor. coordination, expense tracking, and event logistics.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, vendors, venues,and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Assist with venue sourcing, vendor negotiations, and contract management to support event objectives and budget goals.

Key Achievements

• Supported the transition and from CVENT to Splash, contributing to approximately $20,000 in annual cost savings.
• Served as project lead for the company's annual Sales & Marketing Conference, coordinating logistics, attendee experience, and on-site execution for more than 200 employees.
• Serve as the primary administrator and builder of all event technology platforms, independently developing and managing event websites, registration systems, surveys, and reporting through Splash and CVENT.

• Delivered exceptional guest service within a premier restaurant and culinary residence environment.
• Gained hands-on experience across front-of-house operations, including hosting, serving, expo, and guest management.
• Collaborated with hospitality professionals, chefs, and industry leaders to support high-quality dining experience.

• Supported catering manager in strategizing staffing and executing over 50 member and private events.
• Oversaw event setup logistics and maintained vendor relationships to optimize event outcomes.
• Supported event operations, timelines, and venue preparation for weddings, social events, and corporate functions.