Lauren Deters
About Lauren Deters
Lauren Deters is a Purchasing Agent at Western & Southern Financial Group, where she has worked since 2007. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Northern Kentucky University and has a background in pharmacy and financial management.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Lauren Deters has been a Purchasing Agent at Western & Southern Financial Group since 2007. Over her 17-year tenure, she has collaborated with various departments, including IT and Accounting, to enhance the purchasing process. Her efforts led to the selection and implementation of a new company-wide purchasing system, aimed at standardizing operations and improving efficiency within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Deters completed her secondary education at St. Henry District High School, attending from 1998 to 2002. She then pursued higher education at Northern Kentucky University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a minor in Business Administration from 2002 to 2007. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her role in purchasing.
Previous Experience as Certified Pharmacy Technician
Before her current role, Lauren Deters worked as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Kroger from 2001 to 2008. This position provided her with valuable experience in customer service and operations, which she later applied to her purchasing career.
Professional Designations and Financial Management
Lauren Deters earned the Certified Purchasing Professional designation from The American Purchasing Society, reflecting her commitment to professional development in purchasing. Additionally, she focused on financial independence and debt elimination in her 20s, successfully paying off $25,000 in student loans within eight years. She employed strategies such as a '50/50' rule for extra cash and engaged in side hustles to supplement her income.