About ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Hi, I’m Lauren — a visual communicator based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
I specialize in advertising campaigns, strategy, and visual identity—but I’m also endlessly curious, always learning new skills, and looking for ways to stretch my creative muscles.
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Honors & Recognition
2025
Famously Effective AI Training – Trained AI learning tools in image generation, video creation, audio manipulation, and agent development.
AdAge Young Professional Workshop – Participated in Finding Your Community in a Competitive Industry, a workshop and networking series for young professionals.
GREY Rising – Selected from 200 nominees for the inaugural global development program for women and women-identifying creatives, focused on gender equality in senior creative roles.
Bold Vision Workshop, Fast Forward Group – One-hour global training in planning, mindset, and communication for turning bold visions into reality.
2023
Path to Purchase Institute’s Omni Shopper Awards – Lead Designer on the winning campaign for Digital: Mass Media Activation.
2021
The Side Show – Shortlisted in this international competition celebrating creatives’ side projects.
2019
Addy’s, Cincinnati – Contributed to a team that won 2 Gold and 2 Silver awards in categories including Digital Creative Technology and Innovation in Interactive Media.
2018
Echo Awards – Part of a team that earned 1 Gold, 3 Silver awards, and runner-up for Best Use of Technology.
2016
BrainWarp – 24-hour creative competition themed on human connectedness and technology.
Adobe Creative Jam – Competed in a 3-hour design challenge during Cincinnati Design Week.
Beyond the Work
When I’m not deep in a design project, you can find me:
Exploring local coffee shops ☕
Binge-watching the latest Netflix obsession 📺
Hiking with my dog 🐾
Cooking vegetarian meals 🥗
Reading or refining my drawing & painting skills 🎨
Writing my thoughts on Medium
Visit my profile on: LinkedIn