Lauren Thompson
About Lauren Thompson
Lauren Thompson is a communications manager at Plexus Corp., where she leads teams in marketing and social media communications. She has a diverse background with experience in executive administration and project management across various companies.
Current Role at Plexus Corp.
Lauren Thompson currently serves as the Manager of Communications at Plexus Corp., a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads teams that specialize in marketing, corporate, and social media communications. She focuses on ensuring balanced, consistent, and relevant communication strategies for the organization. Additionally, she oversees the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive library of communication assets for Plexus audiences.
Previous Experience at Plexus Corp.
Prior to her current role, Lauren Thompson worked at Plexus Corp. in various capacities. From 2017 to 2020, she served as the Manager of Executive Administrative Services and as a Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO. Additionally, in 2017, she held the position of Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing Solutions and the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary for a period of six months.
Education and Academic Background
Lauren Thompson is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Global Management at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, a program she began in 2019. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where she studied History, International Studies, and Japanese Language and Culture from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, she studied Secondary Education and Teaching at Alverno College from 2008 to 2010.
Work History Overview
Lauren Thompson has a diverse work history that includes various roles in marketing and project management. She worked at Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. as a Marketing Coordinator and Project Administrator from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, she spent six years at The Opus Group® as a Project Management Coordinator and Marketing Services Coordinator. Her early career included a college internship at Bucyrus International from 2000 to 2005.