Laura Hammond Mcr, Leed Ap
About Laura Hammond Mcr, Leed Ap
Laura Hammond is the Director of Support Center Development at Inspire Brands, with a background in facilities management and corporate real estate. She holds a Master of Science in Building Construction and Facility Management from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia.
Current Role at Inspire Brands
Laura Hammond serves as the Director of Support Center Development at Inspire Brands. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the strategic development of the company's support center operations. Her role involves overseeing the planning and execution of initiatives that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the support center, located in Sandy Springs, GA.
Previous Experience in Facilities Management
Prior to her current role, Laura Hammond worked at Mercedes-Benz USA as a Department Manager in Corporate Asset Management from 2015 to 2019. She also served as Facilities Manager at Mace Macro for the Invesco Global Headquarters from 2013 to 2015. Her earlier experience includes a position as Facilities Manager at Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business from 2011 to 2013, where she managed facility operations.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Laura Hammond holds a Master of Science degree in Building Construction and Facility Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology, which she completed from 2007 to 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business, graduating in 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in corporate real estate and facilities management.
Expertise in Strategic Planning and Management
Laura Hammond possesses expertise in developing and executing strategic plans for corporate real estate, including the design and management of company headquarters. Her skills encompass sustainability, procurement, budgeting, operations management, and customer service. This diverse skill set enables her to effectively lead initiatives in facilities management and real estate development.
Pathbuilders Achieva Mentee Experience
Laura was a Pathbuilders Achieva Mentee in the 2017 Class, participating in the program from 2017 to 2018 in the Greater Atlanta Area. This experience provided her with mentorship and professional development opportunities, enhancing her leadership skills and network within the industry.