Experience

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  University of minnesota police department

  Mar 2001 - Dec 2003

  It manager

  Duties included: Network management, IT procurement, IT staff management, IT budget management, database build for ticket system, criminal intelligence analysis, end user support, business continuity plan, cyber security.

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  Lori principle, llc

  Jan 2003 - Dec 2008

  Technology strategist

  Duties included: Excel analytics, project management, business strategy, technology consulting, assessment design, training, copywriting, technical writing, graphic design, logo design, presentation design, public speaking.

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  Grassroots technology

  Jan 2003 - Feb 2012

  Owner

  Duties included: Excel analytics, project management, logo design, website design, copywriting, technical writing, graphic design, MS Access design and development, business strategy, assessment design, training, marketing.

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  Mid-states distributing company inc

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2015

  Senior business analyst

  Business analysis, project management, e-business, and research and development in Information services for a farm retail cooperative. Duties included: Excel analytics, project management, Microsoft SharePoint website, webinar e-learning, tradeshow production, website graphic design, procurement, telephony management, network management, and documentation.

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  Pixie dust l.l.c.

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2021

  Ceo, master designer

  Pixie Dust delivers mobile software with magical results. It specializes in digital business strategy, app development, and visual communications for digital businesses. This includes strategic digital business coaching, consulting, and training; custom app design and development for iOS, Android, and the web; whiteboard presentation and visual communications coaching, consulting, and training.Lori creates an insightful client experience using interactive ideation sessions, Agile story mapping and storyboarding, user experience design, wireframes, lean product testing, user training, app store listings with content for websites and social media. She also brings clarity to meetings and events with artistic sketch notes that show the visual synthesis of the presentation. Show less

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  Ingensa inc

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2020

  Office manager / project coordinator

  InGensa delivers K-12 school districts a streamlined means to renovate and improve their facilities. Through best-in-class advisory and professional services, honed by years of experience with diverse school projects, InGensa leverages multiple funding sources to provide innovative facility solutions. Our expertise in developing and implementing facility improvement projects supports every client’s goal for their learning environments.Lori, as office manager and project coordinator, brings her organization, technology, and communication talents to all of InGensa’s operations. She also manages InGensa’s construction management portal to help coordinate projects with both the internal InGensa team and its extended external team. Show less

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  Techjoy by lori lorenz

  Nov 2021 - now

  Founder, tech sage

  Digital Business consulting, coaching, training, designing, and building solutions for startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.