Lauren Barber
About Lauren Barber
Lauren Barber is a Sales Assistant at CUMULUS MEDIA, where she manages promotional operations and engages with listeners. She has a background in journalism and fine arts, with previous roles in marketing, event staffing, and writing.
Work at Cumulus Media
Lauren Barber has been employed at Cumulus Media as a Sales Assistant since 2021. In this role, she manages the Cumulus Des Moines half-off program known as Sweet Deals. She assists the Promotions Director with daily promotional operations and communicates with listeners regarding prizes and contesting. Additionally, she creates graphics and web pages for the station cluster and manages online and on-air contesting. Lauren also attends sales meetings and weekly promotions meetings, contributing to the overall promotional strategy of the station.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Barber studied at the University of Iowa, where she earned two Bachelor’s degrees from 2015 to 2018. She obtained a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Fine and Studio Arts. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in communication, writing, and visual arts, which she applies in her current role and previous positions.
Background
Before her current position at Cumulus Media, Lauren Barber held various roles in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. She worked as a Contributing Writer for Chicago INNERVIEW Magazine for one month in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Marketing and Events Associate at ELMCREST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB from 2019 to 2020 and as Event Staff at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library for six months in 2019. She also gained experience as Event Staff & Security at VenuWorks for one year during the same period.
Previous Work Experience
Lauren Barber has a diverse work history that includes various roles in customer service and event management. She worked as a Barista at Starbucks for nine months in 2014-2015 and served as a Member Liaison at Wakonda Club for two months in 2021. Additionally, she worked as an Arts Reporter for The Daily Iowan for two months in 2018 and as a Print Studio Monitor at the University of Iowa for three months in 2018. These roles have contributed to her skills in communication and event coordination.