Lauren Dearmore Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, NC, US

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

• Lead a team of visual & 3D designers and spearhead the creative project management team.
• Optimize workflows, determine budgets, and manage creative pipeline.
• Advise clients and internal teams on creative solutions and strategy for upcoming projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and teamwork.
• Manage creative partner network, from vendors to freelance talent.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Operations lead in the Creative Services department.
• Managed team workflow, project deadlines, vendor relations, and budgeting / estimates.
• Lead copy editor.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Spearheaded company-wide implementation of a project management software (Teamwork Projects) to improve internal communication, streamline processes, and ensure seamless execution of projects and events for our clients.
• Researched new features, maintained software & database, and on-boarded new team members to Teamwork Projects to ensure full potential and benefits of the program were being utilized.
• Developed, documented, and trained team members on processes and best… Show more
• Developed, documented, and trained team members on processes and best practices.
• Wrote and edited copy for business development pitches, client presentations, and event collateral, paying particular attention to strategic messaging and accuracy.
• Analyzed and optimized existing processes to increase team efficiency. Improvements include: building a database to consolidate and track vendor information, reorganizing & streamlining the server.Interim Production.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Oversaw the development and production of new and existing print products at one of the nation’s leading collegiate marketing, media, and publishing companies.
• Responsible for the development of the Verge Campus magazine, a publication launched on campuses across the country in Fall 2018. Role included: overseeing production schedule, curating and copy-editing content.
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• Project Lead for contract negotiations with university partners. Strategic initiatives resulted in $120,000+ of savings for the company over a period of two years.
• Conducted market research and defined product value proposition.
• Researched and analyzed product estimates, negotiated contracts, supported budget planning, and communicated expectations of service. Balanced needs of senior leadership team and external vendors.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Designed, launched and managed a successful internship program to optimize department workload during the company’s busy season.
• Trained and developed six Project Managers. Direct manager for five Publication Specialist interns.
• Upgraded the existing training handbook, created a quick reference guide to better communicate essential information, and continued to serve as a go-to person for questions and advice.
• Developed and documented standards for communication with university… Show more
• Developed and documented standards for communication with university partners to maintain consistent messaging, ensure positive interaction, and implement proven, results-oriented strategies. Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master complex production processes, ensuring that 30+ collegiate publications were on schedule, accurate, and distributed annually to university clients.
• Responsible for full life-cycle of project: designed high quality materials using Adobe Creative Suite, tracked progress using NetSuite and Excel, and executed to-press proofing and file prep.
• Communicated between clients, vendors, and internal teams, troubleshooting when necessary to keep… Show more
• Communicated between clients, vendors, and internal teams, troubleshooting when necessary to keep projects on track. Show less

Durham, NC

• Researched and updated training materials on cultural sensitivity, new hires, and MBTI.
• Coordinated multiple employee events including Cenduit’s second annual cultural event, attended by over 85% of the RTP office. Negotiated catering and managed promotion which led to a successful, under budget event.
• Cataloged employee information through UltiPro and physical means which increased efficiency in the handling of employee data.
• Exercised a high degree of confidentiality in… Show more
• Exercised a high degree of confidentiality in dealing with employee information.
• Trained the incoming intern. On own initiative, developed a manual for future intern use that continues to be used. Show less

RTP, NC

• Wrote and edited copy for numerous pages on EntreDot’s website in both English and Spanish.
• Grew EntreDot’s Twitter presence by posting relevant articles, generating leads, and maximizing reach using apps such as Tweepi.
• Worked in a small business / entrepreneurial environment.

Chapel Hill, NC

• Drafted and designed newsletters resulting in a 94% higher open rate than industry average.
• Promoted each new series and various special events using social media outlets which resulted in a hugely popular and successful fundraising concert for a local cancer patient.
• Created graphics and promotional materials. Was able to significantly build upon my foundational knowledge of Photoshop through self-study in order to satisfy these goals.

Madrid, Spain

• Compiled and organized client information to streamline the housing placement process of international students. Increased efficiency of the future handling and retrieval of client data.
• Researched potential markets and clients resulting in approximately 10 qualified leads for new business.
• Communicated primarily in Spanish in the office, meetings, and when answering the phone.
• Designed flyers using Photoshop and PhotoScape to share information about cultural events and sites… Show more
• Designed flyers using Photoshop and PhotoScape to share information about cultural events and sites in Madrid through the Sal y Ven Facebook page. Show less

• Routinely exercised strong communication and conflict resolution skills when dealing with guests, chefs, and managers.
• Worked with other servers to provide excellent customer service for large parties in a professional atmosphere.
• Used Spanish to communicate with other members on staff.