Retail

A former art director and designer with over 10 years experience in both agency and publication arenas. Representing graphic designers / art directors / digital designers / copywriters / production artists / packaging designers / + more!

If you want something you never had, you have to do something you've never done.

Aquent is changing the way the world works... We are the leading global agency providing staffing and agency services to today's biggest brands.

Our model helps marketing, digital and creative organizations stay nimble and innovative to increase their marketing capacity and get the most from their spend.

To learn more, let's have a conversation over coffee... I'll buy and listen.

My love affair with retail began many years ago. In 2014, I jumped at the chance to join Aquent and contribute to the retail team's mission. Nothing is better than helping our retail hiring leaders reach their goals faster and more efficiently, while at the same time matching our creative, marketing & technical talent with career-boosting opportunities at the world's largest brands. Staffing and outsourcing needs are often driven by complex issues, so everyday brings the opportunity to learn more and use that knowledge to help people reach their goals. I strive to understand my clients' needs on the industry, company, team and personal level, and I appreciate the trust clients extend in sharing their needs and challenges around capacity and expertise.

It takes a strong, intuitive, and inspirational leader to oversee some of the best Managing Directors, Account Directors, Account Managers, and Agents in the industry. Laura is all of that and more. As your product and business champion, Laura brings her expertise with industry business cycles to clearly define how her exceptional team can realize your marketing and design initiatives. Having personally worked as a merchandising manager and with in-store design as well as advertising, Laura knows your industry pain points. She’s passed her knowledge to everyone in her group, preparing them to tackle your biggest challenges. When you work with Laura and her team, you’ll enjoy high-quality and scalable marketing, creative, and digital talent solutions geared toward the current and future success of your business.

Marketing, creative, and digital talent in Laura’s network:

• Create engaging, synchronized in-store, print, and online marketing campaigns
• Design merchandise and apparel at all price points
• Apply innovative design and marketing solutions to realize your business initiatives

Expertise

• Defining clients’ marketing and design needs and developing scalable staffing solutions to satisfy them

Affiliations, Education & Certifications

• B.A. Marketing Communications, California State University, Member
• In-House Agency Forum (IHAF) Member

With a passion for marketing and everything creative, Lauren is your go-to agent for bringing talent and clients together to find the best match for each role! Lauren comes with a marketing background, which gives her the foundation to relate to the marketing and creative roles Aquent places. Lauren looks for that “Diamond in the Rough” when recruiting. She not only listens to what each party wants, she submerses herself into the role to learn what skills, experience and soft skills are needed.Working with Lauren will ensure a great end result and an ever-lasting relationship. She prides herself in her ability to stay connected with talent and management throughout the cycle of employment and long after. If you or anyone you know, is or will be looking for a new opportunity OR looking for amazing talent, please reach out to her! She would love to chat about what you picture your next career move to look like or help you find that unique talent. Aside from her Aquent life, Lauren loves anything that has to do with fashion and beauty. She also enjoys practicing interior design, one of her passions. Don’t forget to take a look at Lauren’s job postings! Your next opportunity or talent may be waiting for you!

I am an Agent with Aquent Silicon Valley on the Consumer Goods & Services team. I draw on my Fine Arts degree and apply my creative eye to review portfolios and resumes matching talent with clients needs. I absolutely LOVE helping professionals explore career opportunities and looks forward to connecting! I am ALWAYS looking for the following talent: • UX Writing & Content • Web & Mobile Development • UX/UI Digital & Graphic Design

If I had to describe myself in three words I would say fashion, foodie, and art. I like to draw on my passions for inspiration in my career as a matchmaker. I'm always looking for a challenge which is why I love the staffing industry. I excel in placing hard to find talent in new and exciting roles. With my creative outside of the box approach I am able to pair unbeatable talent with premier Fortune 500 clients. How you ask? I actually began my career as a recruiter after graduating from SFSU in 2011. I have agency and internal recruiting experience which makes me a great resource for hiring managers and talent. In the past I have recruited on IT, Admin and, Sales roles. Currently, I specialize in placing creative, marketing, and digital talent in retail, E-tail, and CPG opportunities. If you're creative or you know someone who is I would love to hear from you!