Lauren Blake, Mba Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

- Leads standardization of project management best practices in field retrofit work and drive transparency and synchronization across projects and cross functional groups.- Serves as a strategic business partner and representative of the Projects organization in cross functional organizational improvement efforts.- Leads the design, development and implementation of initiatives focused on the improvement and advancement of project execution across the organization.- Ensures communication and change management activities during deployment of new standards, processes or protocols to Project Success teams and other affected business units.- Develops content and presentations for specific user groups to support delivery of training and onboarding.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

- Support installation and commissioning of energy storage systems at up to eight project sites across the U.S.- Manage project budgets and profitability by analyzing labor and materials expenses, cost of poor quality, and non-conformity in product manufacturing. - Develop and implement process improvement techniques to improve efficiency and accuracy in project reporting.- Support project documentation and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle for final handover to customers.

Portland, Oregon, United States

- Oversaw project and change management for an office renovation project, including budget management and future growth planning.- Wrote, edited, and produced monthly employee newsletters with content relevant to LTG’s manufacturing and logistics employees as well as office-based corporate staff.- Represented the CEO through employee communications such as monthly Business Update meetings, memos, heritage month recognition emails, and posters.- Led LTG’s Core Values Team through a comprehensive current state assessment, KPI development process, and establish and budget for 2023 goals for each of the four values.

Portland, Oregon, United States

- Led a cross functional team focused on reducing $800k+ in fines annually for order on-time and in-full violations from Tillamook’s supply chain budget.- Developed new systems and processes based on key operational performance data and communicate policy changes to improve order delivery metrics and strengthen relationships with customers.- Directed project management efforts with Learning & Development and Sales Strategy teams to compose, design, and implement six new eLearning modules covering TCCA products, history, and stewardship for new employee onboarding.

Portland, Oregon

- Supported Executive Vice Presidents of Brand, People & Culture, and Sales, and Vice Presidents of Sales and Categories with all scheduling, expense reporting, travel and other administrative needs. - Collaborated with Corporate Communications department to draft, edit and share office memoranda pertaining to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, company policy changes and office management.- Organized, budgeted and executed team building summits and company-wide trainings ranging from four-hour sessions to two day off-site trainings with up to 120 participants.

Portland, Oregon

- Provided front desk coverage and administrative support in a busy office environment.- Authored a new Receptionist Guide with a thorough employee training section, contact information for frequently used contractors and step-by-step instructions for many of the core tasks of the position.- Ensured that the lobby, employee kitchen and copy rooms were well stocked and orderly.- Supported TCCA employees by providing administrative support, office management and assistance with diverse, cross-functional projects as needed.

Portland, Oregon Area

- Recruited top candidates to fill competitive roles at Columbia Sportswear’s largest distribution center.- Contacted and scheduled 30-40 applicants for interviews daily to maintain a healthy talent pipeline for future job openings.- Processed applications, new hire paperwork, and end of assignment forms efficiently and accurately.

Salem, Or

- Recorded statistics for WU Soccer in a live statistics program that generates the official game report for the Northwest Conference of Division III schools and the Willamette Athletics website.- Operated the scoreboard and controlled music and public announcement systems at WU Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball games.

Salem, Or

- Attended 35 hours of training for Willamette's four day intensive orientation program, Opening Days, prior to the arrival of first year students. This training included presentations on how to facilitate effective small group conversations, Title IX, and how to be an ally for victims of sexual assault.- Contacted 16 incoming first year students multiple times over the preceding months to answer questions about Willamette and transitioning to college.- Lead group through four days of orientation activities including tours, group sessions, classes, and surveys.- Introduced and facilitated conversations about skits of situations on campus that students might encounter.

Salem, Or

- Elected to plan, budget, and implement one year of formal and informal recruitment events for a sorority chapter of 40 members, including three single day trainings and two multi-day workshops.- Throughout time in the position, conceptualized and facilitated over 15 single day events and a time intensive three-day recruitment period.- Led a recruitment committee of four collegians and two alumnae members through respectful consideration of potential members.- Assisted in the overall management of Beta Pi chapter as a member of the Chapter Management Team by participating in weekly meeting with the other Vice Presidents, listening to chapter concerns, and helping guide the chapter through a year of many structural changes within the organization.

Salem, Or

- Developed and implemented social media calendar for official social media pages to establish a more regular and cohesive posting pattern.- Planned speaking engagements from preparation through day-of communications work and photography.- Curated and maintained extensive photo archives documenting all of the Governor's appearances since taking office.

Portland, Oregon Area

- Designed mood boards for client social media profiles.- Developed an editorial calendar to facilitate social media posts and press releases for a wide range of clients.- Targeted specific industries and created press lists so industry-specific news of client work could be easily sent to the proper channels.- Analyzed client websites and social media profiles to provide targeted feedback and suggest improvements.

Salem, Or

- Drafted and edited newsletters, press releases, and speeches, as well as recording and responding to constituent letters, emails, and phone calls.- Researched bills and other data to evaluate the potential ramifications of yea and nay votes on behalf of the Representative.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, 3.85

Bachelor'S Degree, Cum Laude, Civic Communication And Media, Minor In Economics, 3.80

Activities and Societies: Delta Gamma, Mortar Board Academic Honor Society, Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society), Opening Days Orientation.