Stephanie Lau

Stephanie Lau is currently the Event Operations Manager at DSquared Hospitality. Prior to their current position, Stephanie Lau was an Experience Coordinator at Galvanize Inc from October 2015 to February 2016. In this role, Stephanie Lau was responsible for managing room set-up and breakdown such as seating, staging, A/V, and F&B. Stephanie Lau also monitored and proactively responded to the needs of event clients and guests. In addition, Stephanie Lau greeted and directed guests, acting as a security checkpoint and receptionist. Furthermore, Stephanie Lau represented Galvanize as a brand ambassador for event guests.

Before their role at Galvanize Inc, Stephanie Lau was the Grad Nights Event Manager at The Howard Group, Inc. from May 2014 to June 2014. As the Grad Nights Event Manager, Stephanie Lau communicated with clients to ensure all entertainment, catering, and safety needs were met as the on-site liaison between vendors, security, venues, chaperones, and graduates during overnight celebrations. Stephanie Lau also managed multiple venues (ex: aquarium, race tracks, indoor sand volleyball), staff, setup and timeline of events; commonly more than one venue a night. Lastly, Stephanie Lau provided day-of logistical and point-of-contact support for the event while also anticipating complications and resolving problems in a confident and discreet manner while adhering to a rigorous timetable.

Stephanie Lau’s previous position was as the Private Events Lead at The Museum

Stephanie Lau received their Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Business Management and Psychology from Washington State University. Stephanie also attended Mercer Island High School.

They are on a team with Kevin Ledbetter - Warehouse Manager, Darren Nicholas - General Manager- Special Projects, and Carol Madaio - Office Manager. Stephanie Lau reports to Reed Haggerty, Chief Operating Officer.