Laura Downey

Laura Downey is a Human Resources Manager at LightForce, with responsibilities that include managing HRIS, performance reviews, leave management, employee handbook maintenance, engagement surveys, payroll, benefit administration, onboarding, offboarding, and recruitment. Downey's prior experience includes roles as a Human Resources Generalist and Manager of Administrative Services, supporting both US employees and a global workforce. Additional experience encompasses sales management at Cambria Hotel Boston Downtown and Hersha Hospitality Management, as well as front office and administrative roles in various hospitality settings. Downey holds a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality and Event Management from Lasell University, and an assortment of certificates in hospitality, tourism management, and accounting from NHTI's Concord Community College.