I'm a dynamic and curious professional with a passion for turning big ideas into real results. Over several years I've led international teams and negotiated with corporate clients, driving revenue growth and client satisfaction. Based in Bilbao and fluent in English and Spanish, I enjoy meeting new people, understanding their needs, and crafting solutions that make a difference. I'm flexible, adaptable, and always ready for the next adventure.

Lauren Durdan

I'm a dynamic and curious professional with a passion for turning big ideas into real results. Over several years I've led international teams and negotiated with corporate clients, driving revenue growth and client satisfaction. Based in Bilbao and fluent in English and Spanish, I enjoy meeting new people, understanding their needs, and crafting solutions that make a difference. I'm flexible, adaptable, and always ready for the next adventure.

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I’m a dynamic and curious professional with a passion for turning big ideas into real results. Over several years I’ve led international teams and negotiated with corporate clients, driving revenue growth and client satisfaction. Based in Bilbao and fluent in English and Spanish, I enjoy meeting new people, understanding their needs, and crafting solutions that make a difference. I’m flexible, adaptable, and always ready for the next adventure.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Basque
Beginner

Work Experience

General Manager at David J Anderson School of Management
January 1, 2023 - Present
Oversee global operations across finance, HR, sales, and marketing, driving revenue growth. Lead and mentor a multicultural team across multiple time zones; negotiate and close corporate training agreements with B2B clients; build and maintain strategic partnerships to expand market presence; implement process improvements and KPI tracking to boost operational efficiency.
Product Manager at David J Anderson School of Management
March 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Designed and sold customized corporate training packages by identifying client needs; directed marketing campaigns (email, social media, paid ads) to generate qualified leads; managed CRM systems (ActiveCampaign, Pipedrive) to optimize the sales funnel; coordinated international events and workshops to increase client engagement and revenue.
English Teacher at Next Stop Language Academy & Auxiliares de Conversación
September 1, 2016 - March 1, 2020
Delivered tailored instruction to students of all ages, strengthening communication and negotiation skills; adapted to diverse cultural environments to improve cross-cultural communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Consumer Economics: Markets & Management at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Spanish Minor at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign & University of Deusto
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment