Lauren Tucker
Owings Mills
Summary
Experienced Coordinator with proven background in project management and team leadership. Skilled in streamlining operations, improving productivity, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Known for successfully coordinating multiple projects simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines. Display strong communication skills coupled with problem-solving abilities that have positively impacted previous workplaces.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Efficiency Coordinator
Union Craft Brewing
Baltimore
11.2023 - Current
- Planned and executed promotional events for brewery products, enhancing brand visibility.
- Collaborated with staff to optimize workflow and increase production efficiency.
- Computed balance totals and commissions to support accounting operations.
- Designed inventory orders and managed incoming and outgoing merchandise.
- Updated website content to improve user engagement and accessibility.
- Managed shipping logistics to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Hosted and produced Zadie’s Bingo for three years, fostering community engagement.
- Created and managed a bi-monthly clothing swap, donating leftover items to local non-profit organizations.
FOUNDER
LALA EVENT & DESIGN
01.2017 - Current
- Designed, planned, organized, and ran diverse events, including music festivals, weddings, craft shows, farmers markets, drink festivals, mitzvahs, and holiday events, enhancing community engagement and client satisfaction
- Developed business, advertising and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports
- Oversaw staff hiring and vendor selection, initiating training and scheduling processes to streamline operations and improve team efficiency
- Organized timelines and day-of event planning for all vendors, ensuring seamless execution and coordination
- Planned events for client, Center Plaza, a park in Downtown Baltimore, in cooperation with Downtown Partnership
CHEF
CARROLL & SON FINE FOODS
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated and managed catering services, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Prepared and cooked food on site to meet client specifications.
- Assisted in operations at Union Craft Brewing facility.
EVENT MANAGER
GROW & FORTIFY
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Coordinated festivals for Maryland Wineries Association, Brewers Association of Maryland, and Maryland Distillers Guild, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
- Facilitated communication with participants, vendors, rentals, and county and city officials throughout festival planning, ensuring alignment and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed rentals and deliveries for festivals, optimizing logistics for timely setup and operation.
- Obtained necessary alcohol permits for festivals, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Organized all food, craft, and entertainment vendors
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
ELLIN & TUCKER
03.2012 - 01.2017
- Managed social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to enhance brand visibility
- Curated and updated website content to ensure alignment with brand messaging and user engagement.
- Collaborated with Mission Media to develop a new brand identity and redesign the website, improving user experience
- Captured in-house headshots and produced promotional videos for marketing purposes.
PARTY DESIGNER, MANAGER AND SALESPERSON
TABLETOPPERS
BALTIMORE
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with clients to design and execute comprehensive event layouts
- Worked with client, planners, lighting specialist and venue to determine best layout and overall design
- Designed and fabricated new inventory
- Designed tables for local tabletop competitions for local fundraisers
- Managed and expanded clientele base through targeted outreach
- Managed inventory of over 10,000 linens
- Worked with all vendors to organize the day of events
- Organized billing and payroll
- Ensured compliance with fire code regulations for all event facilities
Education
Metalsmithing
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD01-2006
Outdoor Education
Northland College
Ashland, WI01-1998
Skills
- Event Design & Management
- Event planning
- Event coordination
- Promotional strategy
- Vendor coordination
- Website optimization
- Content Marketing
- Social Media
- Marketing strategy
- Brand development
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Staff management
Other Experience
- Believe in Music (Boardmember)
- SPCA
- My Sister’s Place
- Meals on Wheels
- Goodwill Industries
Timeline
Efficiency Coordinator
Union Craft Brewing
11.2023 - Current
CHEF
CARROLL & SON FINE FOODS
01.2022 - 01.2023
EVENT MANAGER
GROW & FORTIFY
02.2017 - 08.2017
FOUNDER
LALA EVENT & DESIGN
01.2017 - Current
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
ELLIN & TUCKER
03.2012 - 01.2017
PARTY DESIGNER, MANAGER AND SALESPERSON
TABLETOPPERS
01.2006 - 01.2012
Metalsmithing
Maryland Institute College of Art
Outdoor Education
Northland College