Lauren Russo

Experience

1. Global Deal Strategy & Programs

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   May 2018 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Deal Review Leadership- Steer cross‑functional deal reviews with clear direction and decisive facilitation- Translate intricate deal structures and financials for C‑suite audiences- Align and motivate diverse stakeholders toward fast, unified decisions.2. AWS Approval Policy Expertise- Authority on AWS approval rules and risk‑assessment models- Trusted advisor, turning policy into practical guidance and mental frameworks- Influence and implement policy updates, clarifying business impact.3. Process Improvement- Pinpoint bottlenecks and streamline go‑to‑market workflows to boost speed- Lead initiatives end‑to‑end with disciplined project management- Apply data‑driven analysis to refine and elevate operations.4. Executive Communication- Deliver concise, compelling messages—written or spoken—to senior leadership- Regular presenter to C‑level and other high‑stakes audiences.5. Deal Structuring Expertise- Craft high‑value commercial and public‑sector agreements- Deep understanding in cloud pricing mechanics and contractual levers.6. Stakeholder Management- Build strong cross‑team relationships and keep collaboration seamless- Negotiate win‑win outcomes and resolve conflicts swiftly.

Education

• The University of the South

  Coursework, Art History and English

  2007 — 2008

• LSU Law

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  2012 — 2015

• Louisiana State University

  Bachelor of Science, Finance

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Lexisnexis
• Editing
• Advertising
• Legal Research
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Legal Writing
• Social Media
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing