Lauren Bedard
About Lauren Bedard
Lauren Bedard is an Executive Assistant in Finance with extensive experience in event planning, graphic design, and education. She has worked for notable organizations and individuals, including Ariana Grande and Viant Technology, and has lived in Europe for three years, enhancing her language skills and cultural knowledge.
Work at Viant Technology
Lauren Bedard has been serving as the Executive Assistant in the Finance department at Viant Technology since 2021. She is based in Irvine, California, and has been in this role for three years. Her responsibilities include supporting financial operations and assisting with various administrative tasks within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Bedard studied at Chapman University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Television and Broadcast Journalism from 2007 to 2010. She also completed her high school education at Mission Viejo High School from 2003 to 2007. In addition to her formal education, she became fluent in French while living in France and has intermediate proficiency in German and Spanish.
Background
Lauren Bedard has a diverse background, having lived in Europe for three years, specifically in Czechia and France. During her time abroad, she traveled to over 30 countries. Her professional experience includes roles in various sectors, including education, finance, and the arts.
Professional Experience
Lauren has held several positions prior to her current role at Viant Technology. She worked as an Executive Assistant at Sonance from 2014 to 2016 and at ClearLight Partners from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a personal assistant and graphic designer for the owners of Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles in 2012 and worked as an English Teaching Assistant in France for the Ministère de l'Éducation nationale.
Achievements in Event Planning and Design
While at Dana Innovations, Lauren planned events for over 100 attendees and created sales materials and presentations using design software such as Illustrator, InDesign, and Keynote. At ClearLight Partners, she assisted in designing and editing large presentations and created complex maps to visually represent demographic data for zoning territories for new stores.