Our team is composed of many different people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Each person brings new elements to the table that are essential in creating a well-rounded company. In this series of blog posts, we hope to let our readers get to know our team as well as we do. From what they do both inside and outside of the office to their tastes in TV and music, these posts are a chance to learn about about what makes our team members tick.
Meet Lauren - project manager, elephant lover, and Belieber.
Born in Kansas City and growing up in Boca Raton, Florida, Lauren started working for Vector in January 2016. After working at a digital agency for the hospitality industry, she became part of Vector's Project Management team. I talked with Lauren about traveling, her dog Oaklee, and what she loves about working at Vector.
Q: Where did you go to school and what did you study?
A: Florida International University in North Miami for journalism.
Q: How has your role developed or changed since you started working here?
A: When I first started, I was working on smaller projects. Now, my role has grown into managing bigger projects - which I love. I’m pretty organized and I’m good at being bossy, so I think that helps.
Q: What types of projects do you find the most rewarding?
A: I prefer challenging projects, such as mobile apps. Any project that involves all of our branches (Development, Design, and Digital Maketing) - there are lots of moving pieces, that’s fun and exciting.
Q: What is your favorite thing about working at Vector?
A: The vibe is very casual, everyone is really responsible for themselves. The company trusts you to get things done while being flexible to your needs.
Q: What are some things you have noticed as you have watched and been part of Vector growing as a company?
A: When I started, I was the second project manager - now we have five. That’s a big growth for our team. In terms of process, we are always looking for ways to improve every day.
Q: Tell me about your dog!
A: I have a mini schanuzer named Oaklee who is on the website (Senior Associate Director, Pup-licity). He’s such a sweet cuddle buddy, and he’s also really smart. He knows a bunch of tricks - he can high five and shake (like when dogs get out of the bath) on command.
Q: If you were put in charge of the office playlist, what would it include?
A: Everyone makes fun of me because I love when Bieber is on, but I really like a lot of different music. I really like Chainsmokers, Lost Boy Crow, and anything that is kind of house-dancey.
Q: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
A: I’m big on traveling, so I’ve been to a lot of places. I would love to go to the South of France - I’m getting married soon, and that’s where I’m going for my honeymoon. South Africa is next.
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life what would it be?
A: Chips. Chips are my biggest obsession ever. But NOT Kettle Chips.
Q: If you were in charge of planning Vector’s next employee event, what would you do?
A: I think we should go to the Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club in Brooklyn - I have the best time every time I go!
Q: What are some other interesting things about yourself?
A: I speak Arabic, I have a shopping problem, and I love elephants! When I was in Thailand I even asked how much a baby elephant costs (around $27,000). I’ve also been writing a book for a long time, and eventually I’m hoping to publish it.
