Lauren Hake
About Lauren Hake
Lauren Hake is a Procure To Pay Analyst at Western & Southern Financial Group, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in financial analysis, research, and communication, having held various roles at companies such as Accenture Federal Services and Icon Information Consultants.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Lauren Hake has been employed at Western & Southern Financial Group as a Procure to Pay Analyst since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for monitoring discrepancies and mitigating errors when analyzing corporate databases. Her work contributes to the efficiency of financial operations within the organization, enhancing the visibility of various departments through the development of comprehensive informational systems.
Previous Experience in Financial Analysis
Before joining Western & Southern Financial Group, Lauren Hake worked as a Financial Analyst at UGA Finance from 2020 to 2021 in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Prior to that, she served as a Test Engineering Analyst at Accenture Federal Services from 2019 to 2020 in the San Antonio, Texas Area. Her earlier experience includes a three-year tenure as a Role Mapping Analyst at Icon Information Consultants, where she worked with Amway Corporation from 2016 to 2019 in Ada, Michigan.
Educational Background
Lauren Hake earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Arcadia University, graduating with a GPA of 3.89. Her studies took place from 2012 to 2015. This educational foundation has equipped her with analytical skills applicable in her professional roles, particularly in financial analysis and research.
Internship and Research Experience
Lauren Hake has accumulated diverse experience through various internships and research roles. She worked as a Research Intern at GeneFile in 2014 for 11 months and served as a Communications Intern at Volunteer Ireland for the same duration in Dublin, Ireland. Additionally, she was a Research Assistant at Arcadia University from 2014 to 2015, where she contributed to academic research projects.
Financial Management and Debt Repayment Strategies
Lauren Hake has demonstrated a proactive approach to financial management. After graduating with $25,000 in student loans, she utilized a Standard Repayment Plan for federal loans and successfully paid off her student loans within eight years. She employed a '50/50' rule for extra income, allocating funds between debt repayment and personal savings. Additionally, she engaged in side hustles such as pet-sitting and test proctoring to supplement her income and celebrated debt repayment milestones with personal rewards.