Lauren Larose

Lauren Larose has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. Lauren is currently working as the Director of Sales at GrowthSpace, a position they started in 2022. Prior to this, they worked at TikTok as the Partner Education & Enablement Manager for Global Agency & Accounts from 2021 to 2022. Lauren also gained valuable experience at LinkedIn, where they held various roles. Lauren was a Team Lead and Senior Product Marketing Manager for LinkedIn Talent & Learning Solutions from 2020 to 2021. Before that, they worked as a New Product Consultant for Talent Solutions from 2018 to 2020, and as a Senior Solutions Consultant for Employer Brand & Talent Strategies from 2017 to 2018. Lauren started their LinkedIn journey as a Solutions Consultant for Employer Brand, a role they held from 2015 to 2017. Lauren also briefly provided coverage as a Talent Brand Consultant in the APAC Region in 2016. Prior to their time at LinkedIn, Lauren held positions at Suncor Energy, Habitat Carbon Assets, Petro Canada, and the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development. At Suncor Energy, they had roles such as Lead for Fort Hills Talent Acquisition Strategy, Team Lead for Talent Marketing & Communication, Talent Marketing & Communications Advisor, and Workforce Strategies Advisor from 2010 to 2015. Lauren worked in Business Development at Habitat Carbon Assets in 2010. Lauren gained early HR experience as a Human Resources Co-op Student at Petro Canada in 2008, where they handled recruitment activities and developed strategic workforce planning tools. Lauren also worked as a Labour Relations Co-op Student at the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development in the same year. Lauren kickstarted their career as the Director of Corporate Relations at the UVic Commerce Students' Society from 2007 to 2008. With their extensive background and expertise in sales, marketing, talent strategies, and workforce planning, Lauren Larose brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to their current role as Director of Sales at GrowthSpace.

Lauren Larose completed their Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in International Business at the University of Victoria from 2005 to 2009. In 2009, they briefly attended SKEMA Business School, where they also pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree in International Business. In 2019, Lauren attended INSEAD and obtained a certificate in Emerging Leaders in a Digital Age, focusing on Business Administration and Management, General.

Additionally, Lauren has obtained several certifications. In October 2022, they completed CPR/AED/First Aid training at St. John Ambulance - Calgary Centre. In August 2022, they achieved Level I Yoga Instructor Certification from Yoga Alliance. In March 2020, Lauren completed the New Manager Foundations certification offered by LinkedIn.