Lauren James

Lauren James has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. In 2011, they began their career as a Summer Intern at the Hartland Area Chamber Commerce. Lauren then worked as a Summer Intern at PREMIER Public Relations & Communications in 2013.

In 2014, Lauren served as an Intern at Stratacomm before transitioning to Fishman Public Relations, where they held the positions of Account Coordinator and later Account Executive. Lauren joined March Communications in 2015 as an Account Executive and worked there until 2017.

Subsequently, Lauren joined 16" On Center Chicago as a Marketing Coordinator for a brief period. From 2018 to 2020, they worked at Gagen MacDonald, first as a Consultant and then as a Senior Consultant. During their time at Gagen MacDonald, they gained expertise in employee engagement, culture change, and leadership development.

In 2020, Lauren took on the role of an Independent Consultant at LJx2. Lauren later joined Brilliant Ink as an Independent Consultant and Senior Strategist, and currently serves as the Director of Strategy. Brilliant Ink specializes in employee experiences and helps companies design meaningful experiences for their employees.

Overall, Lauren has acquired extensive experience in strategy, consulting, public relations, marketing, and leadership development throughout their career.

Lauren James pursued their education at Michigan State University, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations. The specific years of their enrollment are not provided. In terms of additional certifications, Lauren completed the "Account Accelerator Programme" offered by Account Management Skills in May 2023. Lauren also achieved the "CQ® Certified Change Leader" certification from Change Catalysts in December 2021. Furthermore, Lauren obtained a certificate in the "Measurement and Analytics Certificate Program" conducted by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The exact month and year of their completion for this program are not specified.