Lauren Porto
About Lauren Porto
Lauren Porto is a Technical Product Manager at Cision with a strong background in healthcare and marketing, holding an MBA focused in Operations.
Title
Lauren Porto currently holds the position of Technical Product Manager at Cision, where she has been working since May 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing the technical aspects and lifecycle of products, ensuring they meet the needs of end-users and stakeholders.
Professional Background
Lauren Porto has a robust professional background encompassing the healthcare and marketing industries. She has held pivotal roles in various organizations, including BDO USA, LLP where she worked as a Senior Associate - Business Analyst and Project Manager Consultant for 6 months and as an Experienced Associate for 1 year. Prior to that, she spent 3 years as a Staff Consultant at SWC Technology Partners and worked for 1 year as an IT Business Analyst at Credico in Chicago, IL. Her extensive experience also includes positions at the Joint Commission, where she was a Business Transformation Leader for 2 months, Senior Accreditation Business Analyst for 4 years, and Account Executive for 1 year.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Porto is a well-educated professional with a strong academic foundation. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused on Operations from Loyola University of Chicago, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Administration from Bradley University, completed in 2010. Lauren's expertise spans Management, Networking, Healthcare, Leadership, and Marketing, making her a well-rounded business development professional.
Early Career and Internships
Before ascending to more senior roles, Lauren Porto gained valuable experience through various internships and early career positions. She worked as a Project Management Intern at Kaplan University for 3 months and as an Assistant Human Resources Coordinator at Peoria Park District for 9 months. Additionally, she undertook a Management Trainee Internship at Enterprise Rent-A-Car for 3 months. During her time at Bradley University, she held leadership roles, serving as the Co-President of the Society of Human Resources for 1 year and as President of Women In Business for 9 months.