Lauren W. Hansen
Chicago,IL
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Full-Spectrum Doula
Empowered Birthwork Services
09.2021 - Current
- Providing comprehensive postpartum and birth support for 40+ clients and adapting to their changing needs
- Managing independent business operations including scheduling, bookkeeping, billing, and marketing
- Coordinating real time communications with families, caretakers, insurance companies, and hospital staff to align care with the birth plan
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
Clemson University
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Constructed literature review summarizing historical use of the NLSY79 dataset to support faculty research publications
- Coordinated review sessions for undergraduate students Principles of Microeconomics and Health Economics courses
Finance Intern
Lockheed Martin
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Monitored invoice request inbox to facilitate timely turnaround with internal and external clients
- Collected and analyzed invoicing data in Excel to support cross-functional team operations
- Managed sensitive information responsibly, maintaining strict confidentiality standards
Government Relations Intern
Publix Supermarkets
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted research on regulatory changes impacting retail operations in company's seven-state footprint
- Shared relevant findings in department memos to team members and in end-of-internship presentation to C-suite members
Portfolio Analyst Intern
CPS Investment Advisors
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Supported analyst team operations by screening over 50 calls and emails per day, scheduling client meetings, and maintaining CRM
- Analyzed client investment portfolios to identify performance trends and maintain proper risk levels
Intern to City Manager
Office of the City Manager
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Facilitated team workshops centered around community engagement and professional development
- Supported research & application for an economic grant with the Port of Seattle
- Assisted coordination & documentation of annual summer festival, including logistical support for vendors, setup, and photography
Education
Master of Arts - Economics
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Finance
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL05-2019
Skills
- Administrative support
- Written and verbal communication
- Detail-oriented
- Well-organized
- MS Office Suite (proficient)
- Adobe Systems (proficient)
Certification
Google Project Management Professional Certificate, expected June 2026
Certified Full-Spectrum Doula (CD), May 2022
Timeline
Owner/Full-Spectrum Doula
Empowered Birthwork Services
09.2021 - Current
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
Clemson University
08.2019 - 12.2020
Finance Intern
Lockheed Martin
02.2019 - 06.2019
Government Relations Intern
Publix Supermarkets
05.2018 - 08.2018
Portfolio Analyst Intern
CPS Investment Advisors
08.2017 - 04.2018
Intern to City Manager
Office of the City Manager
06.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Economics
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science - Economics & Finance
Florida Southern College
Community Involvement
- Chicago Volunteer Doulas, Birth & Postpartum Volunteer
- Florida College Democrats, State Federation Vice President
- Florida Southern College Student Government Association, Honors Program Senator