Lola Priest

About Lola Priest

Senior Event Management and Public Relations Executive with over 25 years of experience leading large-scale domestic and international conferences, high-profile events, and strategic engagement initiatives. Proven record of driving revenue growth through corporate fundraising, sponsorship development, and integrated marketing strategies. Recognized for building high-performing teams, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.Strategic leader with international experience across Canada, Germany, France, and Sweden, bringing a global perspective to event execution, brand positioning, and organizational growth. Known for operational excellence, customer-centered service delivery, and the ability to align event strategy with business objectives to achieve measurable results.

Experience

1. Branch and Marketing Management, Employment Consultant

   Itsquest Professional Staffing Solutions

   Feb 2019 — Present · Santa Fe, NM, US

Skills

• Global Sourcing
• Strategic Planning
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Inventory Management
• Market Research
• Logistics
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Strategic Sourcing
• Organization & Prioritization Skills
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supply Chain
• Market Research Project Management
• Supplier Development
• Pricing
• Quality Management
• Six Sigma
• Supplier Negotiation
• Team Building
• Management
• Supply Management
• Operations Management
• Sap
• Change Management
• Product Development
• Budgets
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Customer Service
• Sourcing
• Team Leadership