Lauren Hauer

Experience

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  American Greetings

  Oct 2006 - Aug 2010

  Associate Line Designer

  • Designed layouts of greeting cards that are featured in Target and Walmart.• Utilized market research, trend analysis and costing guidelines to update conventional card lines consisting of up to 250 individual greeting cards.• Created 10-12 greeting card concepts per week for a variety of price points ranging from $2.49 to $6.99 while meeting cost of goods constraints.• Provided detailed art direction to graphic designers, photographers and illustrators.• Served as department representative of the Color Source Group – a committee that met weekly who was responsible for monitoring color trends and developing the Corporate Color Palette.• Delivered highest standard of quality and innovation while meeting deadlines without fail.• Maintained a high level of knowledge regarding greeting card printing and manufacturing processes.• Collaborated with Product Management, Editorial, Design Studio and Graphic Studio teams to coordinate program responsibilities in a fast-paced, highly deadline-driven environment.• Participated on a cross-functional team with outside consultants to update the American Greetings art data library. Show less

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  Life Connection of Ohio

  Aug 2010 - now

  • Support the President and Chief Executive Officer administratively by scheduling appointments, coordinating travel arrangements, and providing written correspondence as needed.• Collaborate with the Quality Department to update the Employee Handbook, Procurement Policy Manual, and Health and Safety Plan Manual. Member of the Quality Council.• Coordinate bi-annual Board of Directors meetings and Advisory Committee meetings by compiling packets, preparing PowerPoint presentations, and transcribing meeting minutes.• Responsible for the daily operations of the Dayton Regional Office, including computer maintenance and answering and directing all phone calls with customer service always in mind.• Compile, track, and approve employee vacation and sick time on a weekly basis.• Responsible for the weekly submission of all hourly employee time sheets.• Send donor follow-up correspondence for staff utilizing mail merge functionality.• Manage inventory and order office supplies after performing price comparisons to ensure cost savings for the company.• Promoted from Secretary/Receptionist to Administrative Assistant in 2012 after Executive Assistant left the company. Accepted her responsibilities in addition to previous workload.• High standard of personal accountability with a strong work ethic and dependable attendance record. Show less

  • Human Resources Coordinator

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Administrative Assistant

    Nov 2012 - Feb 2022

  • Secretary/Receptionist

    Aug 2010 - Nov 2012