Laura Spurrier, Pmp
About Laura Spurrier, Pmp
Laura Spurrier, PMP, is the Manager of the Project Management Office and VP at First Financial Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio, with extensive experience in project management across various industries.
Current Role at First Financial Bank
Laura Spurrier currently holds the position of Vice President and Manager of the Project Management Office at First Financial Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio Area. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the project management strategies and ensuring alignment with the bank's business goals. Her duties include managing project portfolios, supporting ongoing operational requirements, and leading multi-functional teams in executing complex, business-critical programs.
Previous Experience at Toyota North America
Laura Spurrier worked as a Consultant at Toyota North America from 2014 to 2016. During her tenure, she contributed to project management initiatives, focusing on enhancing operational efficiencies and aligning projects with business strategies. She was involved in managing end-to-end lifecycle processes and ensuring that project outcomes met organizational objectives.
Project Management at Mayer Brown International LLP
From 2007 to 2010, Laura Spurrier served as the PMO Manager at Mayer Brown International LLP in the Greater Chicago Area. In this role, she was responsible for developing and implementing PMO methodologies, facilitating business transformation, and driving change management initiatives. Her responsibilities included overseeing project portfolios and providing leadership to project teams to achieve desired outcomes.
Consultant Role at Wrigley
Laura Spurrier held the role of Consultant in Programme/Project Management at Wrigley from 2005 to 2007. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, she focused on ensuring project alignment with business strategy and managing projects through their entire lifecycle. Her work involved collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive project success and business benefits realization.
Project Management Certification
Laura Spurrier achieved her Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PM CAMPUS, an institute recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI), in 2006 after 11 months of study. This certification has equipped her with the necessary skills and methodologies to effectively lead and manage projects, as evidenced by her extensive experience in various industries and roles.
Educational Background
Laura Spurrier earned her B Com / N Dip Marketing degree from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University from 1990 to 1992. In 1997, she completed an International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS) at NCC – WS&L in Cape Town, South Africa. These academic accomplishments have provided her with a solid foundation in both marketing and computer studies, which she has applied throughout her diverse career.
Industry Expertise
With extensive experience spanning multiple industries including banking, financial services, food, manufacturing, legal, and insurance, Laura Spurrier specializes in both B2B and B2C sectors. She is known for her ability to translate business needs into a comprehensive view, aiding in understanding supply and demand, issues, risks, and business priorities. Her pragmatic application of best practice methodologies such as PMP and SDLC has been instrumental in achieving project success.