Lauren Hadeed

Lauren Hadeed has a diverse work experience in the marketing field. Lauren is currently employed as a Marketing Director at Journey and ICRAVE since February 2022. Prior to their current roles, they worked as a Marketing, Strategy & Creative Consultant for their own self-employed business from October 2016 to 2022. Lauren also gained experience as a Marketing Manager & EA to the CEO at ICRAVE NY from September 2017 to January 2020. Before that, they worked as a Marketing Director at D'Angelico Guitars of America, where they were responsible for developing the company's domestic and international marketing strategy and managing the yearly marketing budget. Lauren also had roles as a Director of Events & Partnerships at Grooveshark from 2013 to 2015, as well as a Manager & Special Events Coordinator at Drumbar from February 2012 to October 2013. Their early career includes experience as a Marketing & Events Assistant at Rockit Ranch Productions from January 2011 to January 2012, where they played a role in developing the marketing strategy for multiple hospitality venues in downtown Chicago.

Lauren Hadeed earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing Communication and Public Relations from Columbia College Chicago from 2008 to 2011. In 2010, they also participated in a Semester in Los Angeles program at the same institute, focusing on Entertainment Marketing. Additionally, they joined Semester at Sea for a period of study in 2010, with a field of study in Global Studies.