Lauren Morton
About Lauren Morton
Lauren Morton is a Senior Specialist in Social Media at The Wendy's Company, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in communications and social media, with previous roles at Golin and VISIT Milwaukee.
Current Role at Wendy's
Lauren Morton currently serves as the Senior Specialist in Social Media at The Wendy's Company. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's social media strategy and engagement efforts. Her role involves managing social media campaigns and enhancing the brand's online presence from the company's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.
Previous Experience at Wendy's
Before her current role, Lauren worked as a Specialist in Social Media at The Wendy's Company from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she focused on developing social media content and strategies to connect with customers and promote the brand's initiatives.
Experience at Golin
Lauren Morton has extensive experience at Golin, where she held multiple positions. She started as an Intern (Assistant Account Executive) in 2016 for seven months, then progressed to Media Associate (Account Executive) from 2017 to 2019 for two years. In 2019, she advanced to Media Manager (Senior Account Executive) for seven months. Her roles involved managing client accounts and media relations in the Greater Chicago Area.
Educational Background
Lauren Morton earned her Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations & Strategic Communication from Purdue University, studying from 2012 to 2016. She later pursued a Master of Science in Marketing at DePaul University's Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, completing her studies in 2021.
Internship Experiences
Lauren has gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as a Communications Intern at VISIT Milwaukee in 2015 for three months and as an Advertising Intern at Hal Leonard Corporation in 2014 for three months. Additionally, she held multiple roles at Boiler Communication during her time at Purdue University, including Account Executive and Firm Director.