Lauren Sommers, SHRM-CP

Lauren Sommers, SHRM-CP, has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Their most recent position was as the Human Resources Director at Signature Consulting Group, where they developed and implemented comprehensive HR strategies and policies. Prior to that, they worked as a Human Resources Manager at the same company, overseeing employee engagement and retention initiatives. Lauren also has experience as a Corporate Communications Manager, where they focused on branding and community outreach. Before joining Signature Consulting Group, they held roles in HR marketing, business development, and administration. Earlier in their career, Lauren worked as an Administrative Assistant at CWCapital Asset Management and held sales and marketing consultant positions at Geiger. Lauren also worked as a freelance marketing communication consultant and events manager at First American Flood Data Services and as a Communication Coordinator and Executive Inquiries Advisor at First USA Bank. Lauren's work experience demonstrates their expertise in HR management, communication, marketing, and administration.

Lauren Sommers, SHRM-CP, obtained their Bachelor of Journalism degree with a concentration in Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin, where they attended from 1996 to 1999. In 2002, they obtained a Business Foundations Certificate from The University of Texas at Austin. Lauren later earned their SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification from SHRM in 2015. In 2020, they obtained a specialty certification in SHRM People Analytics from SHRM.