Lena Orwig

Lena Orwig

Project Manager

Milwaukee, United States

#OpenToWork

About

Event Producer and Project Manager with 6+ years of experience planning, producing, and executing live events, festivals, brand activations, conferences, and community programs. Known for balancing creative vision with strong project systems, timelines, logistics, and stakeholder coordination while prioritizing accessibility and sustainability.

Experience

NEWaukee

Event Producer & Project Manager

NEWaukee

Jan 2022 – Present

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of summits, street festivals, block parties, webinars, brand activations, and immersive art installations. Manage timelines, logistics, vendors, partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver inclusive, high-impact experiences.

Event ProductionProject ManagementVendor Coordination

Brand Stylist & Content Creator

Lena Rose Digital & Multimedia Art

Jan 2016 – Present

Develop brand identity, visual systems, and content strategy for businesses and nonprofits. Lead photoshoot planning, creative direction, and production for digital, social, and live event use.

Brand ActivationsCreative DirectionContent Strategy
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

Graphics Installer & Production Specialist

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.

Jan 2019 – Dec 2021

Produced and installed large-scale signage and vinyl graphics for Summerfest and multiple ethnic festivals under fast-paced live event timelines.

Signage ProductionVinyl GraphicsEvent Production
Best Version Media

Digital Art Director

Best Version Media

Jan 2020 – Dec 2021

Managed outsourced design workflows producing 500+ designs per month while ensuring brand consistency and on-time delivery.

Design ManagementBrand ConsistencyWorkflow Management

Education

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Bachelor of Arts · Journalism, Advertising & Media Studies

UW Milwaukee

UW Milwaukee

BA · Journalism, Advertising, Media Studies

2016 – 2020

Certifications

Google Project Management Certificate

Google

Skills

Creative DirectionCommunity EngagementBrand ActivationsBudget ManagementVendor CoordinationEvent MarketingEvent ProductionProject Management