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

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