Lauren Thomas, Owner at Swell Marketing Services
About
Your connection to the Caribbean! I am an enthusiastic marketing professional and have spent the last eleven years of my career working throughout the Caribbean. Before founding Swell Marketing Services, I was the Director of Marketing for the largest private water supplier in the region that is now publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. I have established strong relationships throughout the islands and have developed an understanding and respect for the culture which allows me to work effectively in the region. As a resident of the USVI, I witnessed the devastation left behind by the 2017 Hurricane Season and also witnessed Government, Utility and regional development agencies clamouring to pull together the resources to build back infrastructure across a wide geography. This inspired me to develop the one and only online directory of suppliers to Caribbean Infrastructure - www.InCarib.net. The site has been supported and endorsed by many influential players across the Region and it has been acknowledged that this will be a resource utilized and valued.In my experience in the region, I have also planned and executed over 60 events, many in partnership with local Municipalities, to include conferences, corporate ceremonies, workshops and community events. I help businesses venture into the region by assisting with strategy, business development and overall branding and marketing services. I also consult non-profit associations regarding event planning and provide services generating revenue through sales of sponsorship and exhibition space, managing stakeholder logistics, and event branding and promotion.
Information
- Email: lauren@incarib.net
- Website: http://www.InCarib.net
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-thomas-a548369/
Industry experience
Education: Bachelor
Seniority: Board director, CEO, COO, CFO, President, Provost
Years of experience: 10 to 20 years
Work experience
Director of Marketing
2007-01 - 2017-12
Founder
To build a directory of suppliers to Caribbean infrastructure that bridges the gap private sector and the government, utility, and regional development agencies., serving the entire region. To create a forum of suppliers who can network across sectors and 29 countries from a regional database.2017 - Present
Owner
Providing consulting services for companies looking to expand or enter the Caribbean market. Work with several Associations in the Caribbean Water industry managing Marketing and Exhibitor Logistics as well as fundraising, sales of membership and advertising opportunities.Swell Marketing Services
2017 - Present
Taxonomy
- Marketing
- Conference Organization
- Publication
- Other