Lauren Wickman

@dlcointeriors | dlcointeriors.com (site maintenance in progress)

• Founded a luxury product design studio, specializing in the design & retail of bespoke natural stone furnishings, kitchen & bath fixtures, decor and home fragrance. Designed a 30+ item product line, generating over $1M in lifetime product sales through self-led sales strategy and execution.
• Generated $450K in first-year revenue across direct-to-consumer and trade channels. Developed and sold signature product offerings with an average order value ranging from $2K–$20K, positioning the brand within the luxury interior furnishings market.
• Built and managed the Shopify e-commerce platform, overseeing site operations, product merchandising, and customer experience.
• Built and led digital marketing and social strategy, growing audience to 70K+ across platforms and driving direct-to-consumer sales solely through Instagram for three years before launching e-commerce.
• Established strategic influencer and celebrity partnerships, enhancing brand recognition and loyalty, leading to features in Architectural Digest and MTV Cribs.
• Established and cultivated a trusted network of manufacturing partners and vendors within the United States and Italy, leading 200+ custom projects from concept to procurement through to final installation.
• Collaborated with vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure high-quality production aligned with design intent, conducting quality control inspections to uphold craftsmanship standards.
• Coordinated domestic and international shipping & delivery logistics. Developed and implemented end-to-end SOPs for production and logistics to support scalable operations.
• Developed and launched trade program and B2B wholesale channel, expanding revenue streams and fostering relationships with design professionals.
• Recruited, onboarded, and managed a team of 6+ independent contractors across creative, operational, and administrative functions.
• Secured $250K in funding from a nonprofit venture fund, supporting business growth and strategic initiatives.

@thepitch.club | www.thepitch.club

• Supported Founder & CEO (Business & PR Strategist and TedX Speaker) by overseeing daily operations across five business and PR coaching campaigns, ensuring seamless cross-functional workflow.
• Monitored business and financial performance to develop sound business strategy and operating plans. Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance efficiency.
• Led program implementation and execution, managing project timelines, cross-functional collaboration, and overall performance to ensure successful delivery and achievement of quarterly financial and sales targets.
• Optimized program structure SOPs and client service protocols, enhancing satisfaction and retention across 100+ business and PR clients in group and 1:1 executive-led programs.

@villaroyale_palmsprings | villaroyale.com

• Drove event and catering revenue through strategic account management & sales execution, exceeding group booking targets and generating $450K in hotel revenue within the first four months of opening.
• Negotiated 30+ hotel buyouts for weddings and brand events, securing multi-year corporate bookings for retreats, Coachella, and brand activations with companies such as UGG, Red Bull, and T3 Micro.
• Secured and closed high-value contract bookings ($10K–$500K) for group stays, events, and full property buyouts.
• Prospected and secured new business while maintaining relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and repeat clientele.
• Developed sales strategies and promotional offerings to attract new business and increase group stays and event bookings. Analyzed market trends and client demand to inform pricing, packaging, and service offerings.
• Negotiated contracts, pricing, and event packages to maximize revenue across food & beverage, event space, and guest accommodations.
• Conducted site tours, tastings, and presentations to secure bookings and enhance client experience.
• Guided clients through all aspects of event planning from initial inquiry to execution. Coordinated timelines, logistics, staffing, and vendor sponsorships for successful event delivery.
• Oversaw Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), ensuring all event details were accurately communicated and executed. Collaborated cross-functionally with culinary, operations, and service teams to ensure flawless event delivery.

@bloodcancerunited | bloodcancerunited.org (formerly lls.org)

• Directed LLS Light The Night campaign strategy, focusing on revenue growth, corporate partner retention and development, event experience enhancement, volunteer leadership cultivation, sponsorship expansion, and retail partnership growth.
• Responsible for managing and implementing a $1.5M fundraising campaign and multiple ancillary events. Led market performance to rank among the top four in the United States for revenue growth for the Light Night Campaign.
• Created the FY18 budget and developed a year-long stewardship and engagement plan to grow campaign revenue to $1.65M using best practices.
• Established strategic partnership with San Jose Earthquakes, coordinating execution of annual Light The Night event at Avaya Stadium for over 6,000 attendees.
• Boosted corporate team fundraising by over $200K through innovative challenges and strengthened business partner relationships.
• Received “Top 10 Market for YOY Growth Award” for the Silicon Valley & Monterey Bay Area Chapter and the “20/20 Vision Award” for achieving 20%+ growth in overall revenue in FY17.

• Achieved revenue goal of $1.5M for the FY17 Silicon Valley Light The Night Walk through management of corporate and retail partnerships, as well as through fundraising support to friends and family teams.
• Built a strategic year-round corporate engagement plan, creating sellable assets for our corporate partners across campaigns, increasing value for the company and maximizing impact on the LLS mission; resulted in $500k new corporate dollars.
• Influenced growth in the Light The Night event from $1.1M to $1.5M, doubled walker attendance from 3k to 6k+, increased company participation by 20, increased corporate sponsorship revenue by $200k, and brought overall event costs to an all-time low.
• Executed event planning and recruited C-suite executives for annual Executive Recruitment Dinner, increasing attendance from 15 to over 100 executives.
• Developed and implemented first-ever Light The Night Executive Challenge with 16 executives, raising over $100K; served as fundraising advisor to 40 corporate partners responsible for 80% of event budget, collaborating with team captains and executive champions on goal setting and strategic planning.
• Delivered onsite kickoff presentations to corporate teams, engaging hundreds of employees.
• Selected to represent the chapter at a national Light The Night strategy meeting for select chapters on track to achieve the highest % of YOY revenue growth.
• Managed multiple Campaign Managers, Campaign Assistants, interns and volunteers.

• Responsible for helping achieve revenue goal of $1.3M for the annual San Jose Light The Night Walk Campaign.
• Delivered high-level customer service and management to 25 corporate fundraising teams and 150 friends and family teams, serving as prime fundraising advisor.
• Managed and stewarded campaign retail partners, overseeing 30+ retail partner locations; achieved and exceeded retail partner budget of $75K.
• Assisted with executive leadership council recruitment and direct management of community leadership committee to support recruitment and grassroots efforts for promotion of Walk.
• Coordinated event planning for Light The Night and ancillary recruitment events; partnered with a logistics company to enhance walker experience for over 3,000 participants.
• Directed external communications through media press releases, social media, and email-marketing campaigns, ensuring consistent branding.
• Supervised two Campaign Assistants and interns.

• Certified Enrollment Counselor for Covered California, advising patients on healthcare coverage options and eligibility for state and federal assistance programs
• Served as primary point of contact for patient intake, conducting financial assessments to determine eligibility for medical services and payment programs, enhancing patient access to necessary care.
• Reviewed and processed financial assistance applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance, resulting in timely determination of patient eligibility for support programs.
• Guided patients through Covered California and Medi-Cal enrollment, providing tailored recommendations based on individual financial and medical needs to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Maintained accurate patient records and program documentation across multiple systems (Epic, EDM, Invision, ValleyCare.net), ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance
• Collaborated cross-functionally across Patient Access, Mental Health, Patient Business Services, and Admitting departments to streamline intake, improve patient experience, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered service.

• Founded and led a fashion and lifestyle digital publication (hosted through Blogspot), growing readership to 60K+ monthly page views through original content and strategic audience development
• Developed and executed content strategy across fashion, lifestyle, and editorial storytelling, establishing a distinct brand voice and visual identity
• Secured and managed brand partnerships with leading fashion and lifestyle companies, enhancing publication visibility and credibility
• Invited to and attended major industry events including New York Fashion Week, IFB Conference, and Lucky Magazine FABB Conferences (NYC & Los Angeles)
• Contributed as a fashion writer for Made By Girl, expanding reach through collaboration with established digital platforms
• Earned press features across prominent media outlets including LA Weekly, Refinery29, The Everygirl, The Glitter Guide, and Lucky Magazine