Lauren Johnson
LMattea Photography
Chicago,IL
7
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented creative professional with 5+ years of experience in project coordination, event operations, program development, and creative production. Skilled in managing timelines, logistics, communications, budgets, and deliverables across fast-paced, people-focused environments. Known for organization, thoughtful problem-solving, clear communication, and strong follow-through.
Work History
Photographer & Graphic Designer
7 Years 1 Month- Manage end-to-end creative projects including scheduling, client communication, invoicing, production, and final delivery.
- Create photography and graphic assets for digital, social, and print use while maintaining consistent visual storytelling.
- Direct photoshoots and coordinate creative concepts, production details, timelines, and deliverables across multiple projects.
Advance Conference Officer
1 Year 1 Month- Led curriculum and program execution for a statewide summer conference serving 70 participants and 6 keynote speakers.
- Coordinated logistics, scheduling, speaker communication, budgets, and participant needs across seasonal retreats and conferences.
- Developed engaging programming and collaborated with regional partners to strengthen participation, community, and donor engagement.
Junior Project Manager
8 Months- Managed timelines, deliverables, logistics, and materials for experiential marketing initiatives and in-person events.
- Coordinated creative teams, vendors, and on-site execution for activations ranging from intimate events to 100+ attendees.
- Supported client presentations, recruiting, and onboarding, including interview scheduling and tracking 50+ candidates while handling sensitive information.
Art Curator
1 Year 9 Months- Organized exhibitions, artist talks, panels, workshops, and community programs from planning through execution.
- Coordinated artists, local partners, event logistics, communications, and creative materials to build an engaged gallery community.
Ministry Associate Intern
1 Year 2 Months- Oversaw residential programs serving 100–200 participants weekly, coordinating logistics, staffing, facility setup, and event needs.
- Supported event planning, retreats, participant feedback, and program improvements across multiple statewide programs.
Education
B.A. - Photography, Visual Arts Management
Minor in Visual Arts Management
Skills
Visual storytelling
Adobe Creative Suite
Creative Project Coordination
Event & Program Logistics
Scheduling
Client Communication
Creative Collaboration
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Community Engagement
Timeline
Advance Conference Officer
Annual Statewide Program, Christian Church in Ohio
07.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Junior Project Manager
Think Marketing International
07.2023 - 03.2024Read More
Art Curator
For Women By Women Art Gallery
01.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Ministry Associate Intern
Camp Christian: Statewide Leadership & Conference Program
07.2021 - 09.2022Read More
Photographer & Graphic Designer
LMattea Photography
09.2019 - CurrentRead More
Columbia College Chicago
B.A. from Photography, Visual Arts Management
Read More