Lauren Dries
About Lauren Dries
Lauren Dries is a Field Marketing Coordinator at Code42, with a diverse background in marketing and retail management. She has held various roles at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. and has experience in public relations, digital marketing, and sales.
Current Role at Code42
Lauren Dries serves as a Field Marketing Coordinator at Code42, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness and engagement. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to ensure alignment with overall business objectives. Based in Minneapolis, MN, she contributes to the company's marketing efforts through her expertise in field marketing.
Previous Experience at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Lauren Dries has extensive experience with Williams-Sonoma, Inc., where she held multiple roles from 2017 to 2021. She started as a Sales Associate and progressed to positions such as Operations Lead, Assistant Store Manager Operations, and Visual Merchandising Manager. Her responsibilities included managing store operations, visual merchandising, and team leadership in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in retail management and customer engagement.
Education and Academic Background
Lauren Dries earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism, Media & Computer Science from Creighton University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. She also participated in a study abroad program at the John Felice Rome Center - Loyola University Chicago in 2013. This international experience contributed to her understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives, enhancing her communication skills.
Internship Experience
Lauren Dries has gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as a Public Relations & Marketing Intern at Creighton University for four months in 2014, where she assisted in marketing initiatives. Additionally, she completed a Promotions Internship at Clear Channel Radio for three months in 2013. These roles provided her with practical skills in marketing and promotions, which she has applied throughout her career.
Strengths and Skills
According to the Gallup Strengths Finder, Lauren Dries possesses strengths in Learner, Arranger, Input, Intellection, and Empathy. These strengths reflect her ability to adapt, gather information, and understand the needs of others. She emphasizes the importance of planning ahead while maintaining flexibility to adjust strategies as necessary, which is crucial in the dynamic field of marketing.