Experience

Warrior Within Yoga Project

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Warrior Within Yoga Project is a 501(c)3 based in Natick, MA and founded in September 2022. The organization offers adaptive, trauma-informed yoga classes to veterans and first responders, at no cost to them. Lauren is the founder and Executive Director. Warrior Within Yoga Project is a 501(c)3 based in Natick, MA and founded in September 2022. The organization offers adaptive, trauma-informed yoga classes to veterans and first responders, at no cost to them. Lauren is the founder and Executive Director.



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Yoga Instructor

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Lauren is a Metrowest-based RYT200 yoga instructor with over 5 years of teaching experience. She has a steady, grounded presence, and skillfully teaches classes that are engaging, yet accessible + adaptable. As a trauma-informed yoga teacher, she integrates techniques to foster resiliency and promote post-traumatic growth.With specialized, in-depth training, Lauren looks to bring the practice of yoga, meditation and mindfulness into the lives of veterans, service members and first responders in the Metrowest/Boston community.Trainings Include:200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training | New School of Yogic ArtsBoston, MA | 2016Warriors At Ease Trained Instructor2019 + 2021Sensory-Enhanced YogaSensory-Enhanced Yoga Institute | 2021 Trauma-Informed Brain-Sensitive YogaDAYA FoundationFramingham, MA | 2017Yoga4SobrietyHopkinton, MA | 2016 Show less

• Web Designer

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Designs custom Squarespace websites for multiple industries including wellness, construction and nonprofits. Clients include:www.loveyogafest.comwww.kidssuperjournal.comwww.natickamvets.orgwww.absolutemetrowest.comwww.shivarea.lovewww.andrewtanner.comAnd more

• Marketing Consultant

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Offering marketing consulting and website design in a variety of industries from wellness, construction, non-profit sector and more.Andrew Tanner Yoga Jul 2021-Present: Designing website for new online studio in the Berkshires. Configuring services and offerings on new booking platform (Union.Fit) and creating automated emails on Customer.io• Shiva Rea Yoga Nov 2021: Designed and developed new website and created automated emails for new programs she was launching www.shivarea.love• DAYA Foundation/SarahJoy Yoga Jul-Aug 2018 : Designed marketing assets in InDesign, created graphics and updated copy for WordPress website.• Yoga Alliance, Nov 2017-Feb 2018 : Managed social media campaigns.• Andrew Tanner Yoga, Mar – Sept 2017 : Built new website, designed email campaigns and managed social media.• The Gentle Place Yoga Mar – May 2017 : Managed social media, designed new branded email template. Show less



Warriors at Ease

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Ambassador and WAE Certified Teacher

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Certified Warriors at Ease Teachers (WAETs) are experts in facilitating the evidence-based WAE Techniques into an integrative and comprehensive approach for any class or therapeutic setting by using the trauma-informed and adaptive WAE Protocols. In addition to being a WAET, Lauren is also a Program Ambassador, working within her immediate community and sphere of influence to raise the relevant and effective visibility of Warriors At Ease to support the facilitation of the mission. Certified Warriors at Ease Teachers (WAETs) are experts in facilitating the evidence-based WAE Techniques into an integrative and comprehensive approach for any class or therapeutic setting by using the trauma-informed and adaptive WAE Protocols. In addition to being a WAET, Lauren is also a Program Ambassador, working within her immediate community and sphere of influence to raise the relevant and effective visibility of Warriors At Ease to support the facilitation of the mission.



Common Ground Yoga

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President and Co-Owner

  • Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Co-founder of Common Ground Yoga • Developed business strategies including pricing structure, sales and special promotions • Oversaw event + workshop planning and marketing • Designed advertising materials and assets including printed flyers, posters, social posts and other ads with Adobe Creative Cloud tools • Designed and maintained website (Squarespace) • Managed renaming and rebranding of yoga studio • Implemented membership and pricing structure changes, created retail program and developed successful campaigns to fill Yoga Teacher Training that helped to contribute to 15% revenue growth from 2018-2019. • Partnered with co-owner to make operational decisions Show less



Elements3 Yoga

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Yoga Studio Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Developed new marketing strategy for email, social media and print to create consistency in messaging and promotions • Relaunched and redesigned website to be mobile responsive on Squarespace • Analyzed and tracked KPI’s to make business recommendations to owner • Suggested and implemented pricing structure change that resulted in 25% increase in auto-pay members in 1 month • Managed studio operations including payroll, scheduling and customer service.. • Developed new marketing strategy for email, social media and print to create consistency in messaging and promotions • Relaunched and redesigned website to be mobile responsive on Squarespace • Analyzed and tracked KPI’s to make business recommendations to owner • Suggested and implemented pricing structure change that resulted in 25% increase in auto-pay members in 1 month • Managed studio operations including payroll, scheduling and customer service..



The TJX Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advertising Specialist

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

  Leads Grand Opening and In-Store execution from concept to launch.Collaborates with cross channel partners to develop program strategy and considerations.Evaluates creative work from in-house and external agencies to ensure alignment with strategy and provides objective feedback.Marketing liaison with Marshalls field team across country.Partners with store operations to define necessary communications to stores for in-store execution of marketing materials.Continued support role on advertising budgets with new focus on cross-training team. Show less

• Advertising Assistant

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2015

  Supported multiple advertising components within seasonal advertising in-store and online, new store openings, remodels, and ad-hoc in-store initiatives.Researched and presented competitor advertising and provided actionable recommendation to senior management.Key role in managing advertising budgets; reports monthly updates to budget team, senior management and finance team.

• Associate Art Buyer/ Producer

  • May 2010 - Mar 2013

  Promoted to position from Secretary/Admin in group in 2010.Project managed the production of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Homegoods photoshoots as well as public relation events in order to bring marketing's advertising vision to life.Ensured rights to all imagery used in advertising including photography and stock is current. Negotiates extensions on licensing with photographers and modeling agents as needed.Managed production budgets and analyzes dollars spent on photoshoots, events, usage pick up, illustrations and stock photography.Researched new photographers, fashion stylists, prop stylists, and models for art directors to review. Show less

• Secretary

  • Jun 2008 - May 2010

  Supported Marketing and Creative Services. Responsibilities ranged from administrative needs including expense reports, travel arrangements and hiring contractors, to supporting Sr. level team on larger photoshoot productions. Purchased all stock photography for TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Homegoods teams, ensuring adherence to licensing agreements.



Bose Corporation

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HED Product Lifecycle Intern

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

  Contributed to Bose's understanding of its customers and European markets by manager the creation of a highly detailed and organized trip itinerary for a European Market Immersion tour.Collaborated with team to collect and analyze results from a comprehensive product Customer Satisfaction Survey and present finding in slide show for multiple stake holders.

• Channel Marketing Intern

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Co-managed sponsorship with top consumer electronics reseller as part of a store grand opening initiative.Conducted dealer website audit to ensure compliance with Bose go-to-market standards.Reviewed reseller print and online advertising to verify adherence to standards.Participated in the development of integrated marketing campaign to motivate reseller sales associates.