Lauren Wade

Lauren Wade is an accomplished retail professional with extensive experience in management and merchandising. Currently serving as the General Manager at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort since January 2023, Lauren previously held various roles at Belk from December 2019 to January 2023, including Retail Buyer and Merchandise Team Manager, where responsibilities encompassed driving store profitability and customer experience. Lauren earned the "Best of Belk" award in 2022 and completed the High Potential Leader program. Additional experience includes retail management and visual merchandising roles at Bath & Body Works and Steamboat Resort. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Florida State University, obtained in 2017.