Lauren Youngblood
About Lauren Youngblood
Lauren Youngblood is a Digital Video Specialist with nearly a decade of experience at Gtb in Dearborn, Michigan. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the same institution, alongside prior studies at Michigan State University.
Work at GTB
Lauren Youngblood has been employed at GTB as a Digital Video Specialist since 2015. In this role, she oversees closed-captioning performance and budget management. She manages the Brightcove Online Video Platform relationship with Ford Client and agency teams, ensuring that content management system practices align with video content archiving and project launches. Her responsibilities also include collaborating with analytics, strategy, and account teams to develop strategies and timelines for video content prior to go-live dates. Additionally, she supports global and brand teams in player configuration and coordination with agency partners.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Youngblood holds a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University, which she completed between 2015 and 2018. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Wayne State University from 2009 to 2011. She also studied at Michigan State University from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in digital video management and content strategy.
Background
Lauren Youngblood completed her high school education at Grosse Pointe South High School, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. Following high school, she pursued higher education at Michigan State University and later at Wayne State University, where she achieved both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. This educational journey has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current role in the digital video sector.
Professional Development
To maintain her knowledge of industry trends and legal compliance, Lauren Youngblood actively participates in webinars and national conferences. This commitment to professional development ensures that she remains informed about the latest technology updates and best practices in digital video content management.