Lauren Busto

About Lauren Busto

Lauren Busto is a communications leader with more than 15 years of experience shaping…

Experience

1. Co-founder, Deputy Managing Director

   Alpha Kilo

   Jan 2016 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Alpha Kilo is an integrated communications agency and strategic consultancy that works internationally across the art, design, luxury, travel and technology sectors. We work with creatives, visionaries, entrepreneurs and influencers who are reshaping the world around them. Our clients are brave thinkers, bold inventors and social mavericks.Striking a balance between the expertise of local specialists and a global perspective, we have a reputation for presenting intelligent, unexpected solutions that are tailored to our clients\' needs. For each project, we build a uniquely qualified team to maximise impact and create a truly bespoke experience.We start with robust ideas that are powerful enough as to provoke a chain reaction. From there, we implement clear, insightful and progressive strategies across a global network of media, brand partners, influencers and thought leaders.Working intuitively with company founders, executives and entrepreneurs, as well as internal product, policy, marketing and communications teams, we engage deeply to understand the client’s needs, challenges, perceptions and goals. From this place of insight, we draw up clear action plans to achieve specific goals, leveraging our full range of channels to help our clients build community and meaningful advocacy.We are connectors, storytellers, strategists and publicists.

Education

• Santa Clara University

  Bachelor of Arts, English

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Blogging
• Creative Direction
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Facebook
• Writing