Lauren Walker-Reader

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About Lauren Walker-Reader

Engaging, creative Operations & Communications leader offers 16 years experience in business operations and change management, driving strategic direction and large-scale business improvement projects at multinational aerospace engineering companies & VC-backed start-ups. Strategic thinking hands-on VP of Communications, providing leadership on brand development, marketing, and internal and external communications. Spearheads day-to-day business administration and operations strategies focused on business development, business health, and driving operations efficiency. Discovers brand's voice and drives content development, authentic storytelling, light video production, and public and media relations. Collaborative Team Builder: Increases employee performance up to 25% by updating onboarding processes Inclusive Thought Leader: Doubled diversity training in organization and cultivated learning paths Innovative System Enhancer: Reduces cycle times up to 80% by coordinating continuous improvement projects Value-Driven Project Manager: Uses agile methodology to deliver superior quality and customer satisfaction Trusted Financial Authority: Coordinates budgets exceeding $6M for enterprise non-profit units Respected Performance Director: Boosts number of staff promoted 15%+ within single year Dynamic Storyteller: Crafts and communicates real stories that inspire and empower others to act