2019-PRESENT: Erthecode. Chief Brand Officer.

2016-2020: Founder & CCO Project61, video magazine & podcast

2014-2016: Co-founder of Human Condition Labs & CCO
Human Condition Labs Innovation Department

2015-2016: Co-Founder and Chief Artistic Officer
Human Condition Labs Artist in Research Program

2014-2015: Co-founder and Chief Artistic Officer Magnetic Laboratorium
New Mexico Art & Science Residency

2013-2014: Personal recharge at MLMN Artist in Residence
program in the high desert of Magdalena New Mexico

2008-2013: Executive Director Global Design Tom Ford Beauty,
launching Mr. Ford’s first fragrance, cosmetic, men's, and women’s skincare, color, and spa lines of products.

2001-2008: Founder & Partner STEAM Design Group, A Creative Agency
for the luxury fragrance, skincare, and beauty world.

EXPERIENCE

Innovation mindset: Ability to think strategically, systematically, & analytically, while simultaneously demonstrating deep empathy and creativity: MLNM Art & Science Residency and Project 61 Artist in Research Program

Sophisticated brand sensibility: Built brands that are timeless, sophisticated and that connect with culture while simultaneously playing a progressive leadership role in contemporary design: Tom Ford Beauty, Armani, Lanvin, Human Condition Labs, Project61

Collaborative leadership with big picture vision: Track record building powerful teams with collaborative cultures and empowering them to do their greatest work. Ability to ask the right questions and communicate a vision:
Tom Ford, Be Soliflore, Human Condition Labs, Project61, Project61 Video Magazine and Podcast

Proven Track record: Track record of success developing strategy, maintaining brand consistency, and leading teams across multiple channels e.g. SEO, CRM, Social, Print, Digital, Outdoor, TV, Radio, Events, Product, Marketing, and Public Relations: Tom Ford Beauty, Human Condition Labs
and Human Condition Safety, Project61, and Project61 Video Magazine
and Podcast

Global Mindset: It’s a small world and a global mindset is paramount. I’ve traveled the world for brand strategy and consistency, it’s in my blood and I LOVE it!. Tom Ford, Human Condition Labs, MLNM, Be Soliflore, Project61, and Project61 Video Magazine.

ADDITIONAL WORK:  Magnetic Laboratorium New Mexico: Artist and Scientists Residency: Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Print & Packaging Design Club, and Design Mentor, Sessions.edu. Published,
Peach Pit Press. Contributed to “Graphic Design Portfolio Builder.”
Professor: Graphic Design, Packaging, Portfolio Review, and Type Design courses at Sessions.edu.  Created the Advanced Packaging Design
course for Sessions.edu. Professor of Packaging Design; Parsons, NYC.  
Guest lecturer Packaging Design; Parsons, NYC.

STRENGTHS: Creative, Innovative, Original, Self Starter, Thinker, Accountable, Fast, Determined, Researcher, Focused, Punctual, Collaborative, Loyal, Passionate, Strong, Considered, and Reliable.

INTERESTS: Design, Art, Culture, Fashion, Video, Photography, Concepts, Sound, Data Visualization, Travel, Communication, Environmentally Responsible Materials, Nutrition, Health, Fitness, Food, Design Anthropology, Psychology, Science, Technology.

HQ: 250 First Avenue 9A NY, NY 10009

EMAIL: lauraschwamb@gmail.com

WEBSITE: www.lauraschwamb.com

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraschwamb

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/project.61/

PHONE: +01-347-325-4964

EDUCATION:

Yale School of Creative Executive Management_Graduated 2011

Center for Creative Studies, Detroit; Fine Art/Design_3.5 years

Minneapolis College of Art and Design; Fine Art/Design_6 months

Taylor University; Theology/Language/Fine Art_12 months

SKILLS: Visual Communication, Innovation, Strategy, Talent building, 
Program building, Leadership, Design, Problem Solving, Typography,
Color Expert, Research, Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Keynote, 
Video shooting and editing, YouTube, Social media, Google Chrome