Laura Ann Craven
About Laura Ann Craven
Laura Ann Craven serves as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Imperial Dade, where she has worked since 2004. She has a diverse background in marketing, communications, and supply chain management, with previous roles at Network Services Company and HAVI Global Solutions.
Work at Imperial Dade
Laura Ann Craven has served as Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Imperial Dade since 2004. In this role, she leads various initiatives related to corporate communications, brand development, and management strategies. She plays a significant part in crisis management planning and oversees the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Additionally, she leads a team responsible for organizing and managing charity fundraising events, contributing to the company's community engagement efforts. Craven has also developed and executed the Greensafe Program, which focuses on sustainability within the organization.
Previous Experience at Network Services Company
Before joining Imperial Dade, Laura Ann Craven worked at Network Services Company from 1998 to 2004. She held two positions during her tenure: Supplier Program Director from 1998 to 2002 and Director of Marketing from 2002 to 2004. In these roles, she was responsible for overseeing supplier programs and marketing strategies, contributing to the company's growth in the Greater Chicago Area.
Career at HAVI Global Solutions
Laura Ann Craven worked at HAVI Global Solutions as a Project Manager in Supply Chain from 1995 to 1998. Her role involved managing supply chain projects, which provided her with valuable experience in logistics and operations. This position helped shape her expertise in project management and contributed to her subsequent roles in marketing and communications.
Education and Expertise
Laura Ann Craven holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Elmhurst University. She has pursued further education in various fields, including Business/Corporate Communications at Northwestern University, where she completed multiple specialization programs in Social Media Marketing and Content Strategy. Additionally, she studied Business Administration at the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School, focusing on Business Analytics. She also earned an Executive Certificate in Customer Experience from Seton Hall University and completed a Graduate Program in Organizational Behavior Studies at DePaul University.