Lauren C. Takemoto

Lauren C. Takemoto has extensive work experience in project management and operations. Lauren C. is currently employed as the Senior Manager of New Product Development Operations at Olaplex Inc. Since joining the company in May 2023, they have been responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of new products.

Prior to their current role, Lauren worked as a Senior Sourcing and Project Manager at Amyris from July 2021 to May 2023. In this position, they were in charge of sourcing and managing projects.

From October 2020 to July 2021, Lauren served as the Director of Project Management at Element Packaging. During their tenure, they effectively managed various projects within the company.

Lauren also worked as the Director of Project Management at LAWLESS Beauty from September 2019 to October 2020. In this role, they successfully led and executed multiple projects.

Before joining LAWLESS Beauty, Lauren worked at HCT Group from July 2014 to September 2019, initially starting as a Project Coordinator. Lauren C. then advanced to become a Production Manager and later a Project Manager. Their responsibilities included coordinating projects, managing production, and ensuring smooth operations.

Lauren's earlier work experience includes roles at Merit Gold & Silver, Bloomingdale's, and Sephora. Notably, they served as the Director of Fulfillment at Merit Gold & Silver, where they managed daily shipments and acted as a liaison between departments.

Overall, Lauren C. Takemoto has accumulated valuable experience in project management and operations throughout their career, showcasing their ability to effectively lead and coordinate various projects and deliver successful outcomes.

Lauren C. Takemoto attended UC Santa Barbara from 2005 to 2009, where they earned a B.A. degree in Sociology and Chinese.