Lauren Bondell

Lauren Bondell has a diverse and extensive work experience. Lauren is currently a Senior Brand Manager at Grove Collaborative, starting in 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Thrive Market from 2019 to 2023, starting as an Associate Brand Manager and later promoted to Brand Manager. In this role, they led and facilitated the packaging process for new launches, managed existing owned brands, and contributed to cross-functional teams.

Before their time at Thrive Market, Lauren worked at R/GA from 2017 to 2019, where they held positions as a Management Supervisor and Account Supervisor. At R/GA, they led advertising strategy and campaigns for notable clients such as PepsiCo and Samsung Global. Lauren also played a role in repositioning Quaker Oats and supported the launch of Samsung's QLED Televisions and Smart Refrigerators.

From 2016 to 2017, Lauren worked as an Account Supervisor at Zambezi, LLC. During their time there, they built relationships with clients, managed the creative development process, and guided internal teams for effective communication and output.

Prior to Zambezi, Lauren worked at Team One from 2012 to 2016, starting as an Assistant Account Executive and working their way up to Account Supervisor. Lauren was responsible for leading advertising efforts for brands such as Lexus, Indian Motorcycle, EA Games, and Icelandic Glacial Water. Lauren built and maintained relationships with clients, oversaw the production of advertising materials, and worked closely with teams throughout the agency.

Earlier in their career, Lauren worked at The Active Network as a Digital Advertising Account Manager and Strategic Partnership Marketing Coordinator from 2011 to 2012. Lauren managed client relationships, executed marketing campaigns, and created sales materials for partnership advertising opportunities.

Before that, they worked at Margolin & Associates as a Media Relations Specialist from 2010 to 2011, where they conducted market research, developed newsletters, and pitched stories to the media. Lauren also interned at French Hospital Medical Center CHW as a Communication & Mission Services, Public Relations Intern in 2010, working on internal and external communication materials.

Lauren began their professional career as a Wine and Marketing Intern at Silver Horse Winery in 2009. Lauren organized fundraising events and developed a strategic PR plan. Lauren also worked as an Account Manager at Central Coast PRspectives, a student-run PR firm, in 2009, where they collaborated on public relations plans and produced marketing tools.

Overall, Lauren Bondell has developed a strong background in brand management, advertising, and marketing throughout their career, with experience in packaging development, campaign strategy, client relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Lauren Bondell completed their secondary education at La Costa Canyon High School from 2002 to 2006. Following this, they attended California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Public Relations. Additionally, in 2008 to 2009, they participated in a Cultural Experience Abroad program, though no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.