Lauren Marino

About Lauren Marino

I am a dynamic professional with experience in marketing, advertising, and communications, strategic planning, leadership, brand and reputation management, public relations, client engagement, social media, and content development across digital, print, and broadcast platforms.I enjoy helping people and organizations achieve their goals through consultation, leading seminars, teaching, speaking engagements, and my current role at Children’s Harbor. I excel at leveraging social media to communicate effectively both personally and professionally, using it as a living extension of brand identity and reputation.As the Director of Strategic Engagement at Children\'s Harbor, I serve as a major gifts officer and oversee all marketing and communication efforts.The work I specialize in complements my natural inclination to be detail-oriented while keeping the big picture in focus. I enjoy creative problem-solving and building intentional, results-driven solutions. I especially enjoy building relationships, both in person and in the digital space.With a strong background in vocal performance and comprehensive musical knowledge, I offer a unique and innovative perspective when collaborating with others. Acting, through television spots and short-form social content, continues to inspire my creativity and love for storytelling.Let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Director of Strategic Engagement and Marketing

   Children\'s Harbor

   Jan 2026 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   Provides strategic leadership for development, marketing, communications, public relations, and brand strategy at Children’s Harbor. Serves as a primary development gifts officer, cultivating key donor, corporate, and community partnerships to advance fundraising and growth goals.Leads special events and engagement initiatives, collaborates closely with executive leadership, and oversees marketing efforts to ensure cohesive, mission-driven communications aligned with the organization’s strategic plan.

Education

• Samford University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Vocal Performance and Advertising

  2011 — 2016

Skills

• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Advertising
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Twitter
• Customer Service
• Facebook
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Instagram