Lauren Dickinson

Experience

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  SEED People's Market

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Sales Associate

  Gained on-the-floor sales experience selling a wide range of apparel, lifestyle, and outdoor gear. Promotion focused on environmental values from exclusively ethical and environmentally sustainable businesses. Additional responsibilities included customer service, cleaning, and working the cash register.

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  Fill Your Tank Co

  Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

  Social Media and E-Commerce Intern

  Worked directly with founder in weekly meetings to gain up-close insights of small business management. Orchestrated social media strategies to cultivate an interactive community and drive customer conversion, leveraging platforms to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Spearheaded campaigns to support the launch of new products, contributing to the company's expansion initiatives. Managed and allocated weekly advertising budgets effectively, optimizing expenditure to maximize ROI and drive results.“Lauren’s dedication to her wide array of tasks demonstrated a level of maturity and competence far beyond her years” – Miranda McKeon (President and Founder) Show less

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  180 Degrees Consulting Edinburgh University

  Oct 2023 - Dec 2024

  Completed intensive consultancy training with the 180DC team, leveraging the esteemed McKinsey training approach. Cultivated proficient communication and collaboration skills, essential for fostering strong client relationships and effective teamwork. Project 1: Demonstrated expertise in delivering tailored marketing recommendations, conducting brand audits, and spearheading the development of new visual identities. Executed comprehensive social media schedules, optimizing online presence and engagement for clients. Project 2: Formulating robust digital marketing strategy and formulated a content strategy for Linkedin. . Researching CRM systems to enhance client interactions and retention rates. Producing compelling assets for pitch decks, effectively communicating value propositions, and securing buy-in from stakeholders. Show less

  • Senior Consultant

    Oct 2024 - Dec 2024

  • Consultant

    Oct 2023 - Oct 2024
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  The University of Edinburgh

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  HR Process Improvement Intern

  As part of the wider HR Services team, I worked on improving process efficiency. My key projects focused on internal communications of system updates, researching and writing a Service Level Agreement benchmarking report for the HR Senior Leadership team, and updating and testing 8 user guides for the Finance and HR System. These projects addressed the needs of employees, line managers, administrators, and HR Operations.