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Laurel Richardson

Strategic Director at Vaya Workforce

Laurel Richardson has a range of work experience in various roles and industries. Laurel has been working as a Senior Project Manager at Vaya Workforce since April 2022, where they previously held the role of Senior Project Manager IIi. Before that, they worked at Conexus MedStaff from February 2019 to April 2022, where they held positions such as Engagement Manager-Operations and Operations Manager.

Prior to their time at Conexus MedStaff, Laurel worked at Kroger as a Sales Operations Manager from 2015 to 2019. Laurel also founded and worked as a Senior Medical Sales Manager at Leaders in Senior Medical Sales Management in Raleigh Durham, NC from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, they have experience working as a Neuroscience Pharmaceutical Specialist at Technekes LLC from 2013 to 2014, an Executive Physician Recruiter at Wakefield Recruiting from 2012 to 2013, and a Physician Recruiter at VISTA Staffing Solutions, Inc. from 2009 to 2012.

Laurel's earlier work experience includes positions such as Executive Recruiter at Heather Ali & Associates from 2008 to 2009, Institutional Account Manager at Sucampo from 2007 to 2008, and Medical Center Representative at Syneos Health (previously INC Research/inVentiv Health) from 2006 to 2006. Throughout their career, Laurel has demonstrated skills in project management, relationship management, client services, and sales, among others.

Laurel Richardson has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management, which they obtained from the Jack Welch Management Institute from 2018 to 2020. Prior to their MBA, Laurel completed their Bachelor of Science degree at Virginia Tech from 1987 to 1992. Additionally, they have an AAS degree in Business Management from Finger Lakes Community College, which they earned from 1985 to 1987. In terms of additional qualifications, Laurel has obtained various certifications in areas such as project management, critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, sales, personal branding, and negotiation from LinkedIn, with the most recent certification being "Exam Tips: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)" obtained in January 2022.

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  • Strategic Director

    April 1, 2024 - present

  • Senior Project Manager III

    December, 2022

  • Senior Project Manager

    April, 2022