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About
Lauren

My name is Lauren O'Mara, and I’m a marketing professional with a passion for digital marketing, content creation, and event planning.

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I was born and raised in Grandville, Michigan, and earned my BBA in Marketing from Grand Valley State University, where I also minored in Hospitality and Tourism Management to deepen my knowledge of event planning, one of my long-standing passions. My education, along with two internships during college, gave me the foundation to build a career that I’m passionate about and truly enjoy.

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In 2023, I relocated to Lynchburg, Virginia with my husband as he began his career in nuclear engineering. Although unplanned, I also found myself continuing my own career in the nuclear industry. We’ve enjoyed discovering a new town and state together and share a love for traveling the world, sipping coffee, and spending time with our two cats. Coffee is a big part of my daily life, and I even do freelance photography for Schuil Coffee, blending my creative side with my caffeine passion. In my free time, I’m usually planning something, whether it’s an upcoming event, our next trip, or simply dreaming about the future. My current passion project is the creation of my future small business, "Sweet as Honey Decor Rentals."

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Feel free to reach out to me at laurenomara24@gmail.com with any questions.

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Marketing Experience

Social Media Specialist

Anstey Hodge Advertising Group

February 2024 - Present

Freelance Photographer

for Schuil Coffee Company

September 2023 - Present

Social Media Coordinator

Schuil Coffee Company

May 2023 - September 2023

Marketing Intern

Schuil Coffee Company

January 2023 - May 2023

Digital Marketing Intern

SoundOff Signal

June 2022 - May 2023

Work Experience

Owner

Sweet as Honey Decor Rentals

June 2025 - Present

Barista

at Schuil Coffee Company

June 2022 - January 2023

Barista

at Le Bon Macaron

August 2018 - May 2022

Team Member

at Herb and Fire Pizzeria

May 2017 - August 2018

Grand Valley State University

August 2021 - April 2023

I earned my BBA in marketing and a minor in Hospitality of Tourism Management at GVSU.

Grand Rapids Community College

August 2020 - August 2021

I earned my Associates Degree in Business Administration at GRCC.

Aquinas

College

August 2019 - May 2020

At Aquinas College I was a part of the Women's Lacrosse Team. 

Education

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro)

Photography and videography 

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Proficient in managing social media pages including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X

Event planning and coordination from idea, to completion

Proficient in managing paid LinkedIn advertising campaigns

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