Laura Hovey
About Laura Hovey
Laura Hovey serves as the Implementation Team Lead and Enterprise Implementation Consultant at Awardco, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in sociology and computer science, she specializes in enhancing employee engagement and retention through the implementation of rewards and recognition platforms.
Work at Awardco
Laura Hovey has been serving as the Implementation Team Lead and Enterprise Implementation Consultant at Awardco since 2021. In this role, she leads cross-functional teams to implement rewards and recognition platforms. Her responsibilities include collaborating with finance, marketing, security, and product teams to ensure successful project execution. Hovey also manages and trains a team of implementation consultants, focusing on software, project management, and client interaction. Her expertise contributes to improving employee engagement and retention for enterprise clients.
Previous Experience
Before her current position at Awardco, Laura Hovey worked as an Implementation Consultant at the same company for five months in 2020. She has held various roles in different organizations, including a Recruiting Associate at Great Oaks Charter Schools in 2018 and a Business Change Work Coordinator at Randstad New Zealand in 2019. Additionally, she served as an Urban Education Fellow with AmeriCorps from 2017 to 2018, and held multiple internships, including positions at Varian Medical Systems and Walmart.
Education and Expertise
Laura Hovey earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Sociology from Brigham Young University, where she studied from 2012 to 2017. She also participated in a Semester Abroad program in Sociology at the London Center in 2016. Hovey's educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both technical and social sciences, which she applies in her professional role to enhance employee engagement and retention through the implementation of new platforms.
Background
Laura Hovey completed her high school education at Santa Clara High School from 2007 to 2012. Following her high school graduation, she pursued higher education at Brigham Young University, where she developed her skills in computer science and sociology. Hovey's diverse work experience spans multiple countries, including the United States and New Zealand, and encompasses various roles in education, consulting, and project management.