Lauren Cool Mac Lean, MBA
About Lauren Cool Mac Lean, MBA
Lauren Cool Mac Lean, MBA, is a Senior Corporate Communications Specialist at Western & Southern Financial Group, with a background in broadcasting and sport management. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Otterbein University and an MBA from The University of Findlay, and has experience in various communications roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Lauren Cool Mac Lean has been serving as a Senior Corporate Communications Specialist at Western & Southern Financial Group since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing corporate communications strategies and initiatives. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Corporate Communications Specialist at the same organization from 2019 to 2021. Her tenure at Western & Southern Financial Group has contributed to her expertise in corporate communications within the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Cool Mac Lean holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from The University of Findlay, which she completed from 2018 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a double major in Broadcasting and Sport Management from Otterbein University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in marketing and communications, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background in Communications and Marketing
Lauren has a diverse background in communications and marketing, having worked in various roles prior to her current position. She served as a Communications and Wellness Coordinator at Magna International from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, she gained experience as a Columbus Alive Team Member at Columbus Dispatch in 2013 and held internships at Columbus Crew and Columbus Blue Jackets, where she focused on sales and media. These experiences have shaped her skills in corporate communications and marketing.
Debt Repayment and Financial Independence Focus
Lauren Cool Mac Lean has a strong focus on financial independence and debt elimination. She successfully paid off $25,000 in student loans before turning 30. To achieve this, she employed a '50/50' rule for extra income, allocating funds between debt repayment and savings. She also consolidated private loans for easier management and celebrated debt repayment milestones with personal rewards. Her approach to financial management reflects her commitment to achieving financial stability.
Professional Experience in Sports and Media
Lauren's professional experience includes significant roles in the sports and media industries. She worked as a Jackets TV Intern for the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2011 to 2012 and as a Daytime Columbus Intern at WCMH-TV in 2013. Additionally, she held positions with Columbus Crew as a Group Sales Intern and Campus Crew Intern. These roles provided her with valuable insights into sports marketing and communications.