Holding a Master of Arts Administration degree from the University of Cincinnati along with a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance from Ithaca College and Ithaca London Center, Laurel has served as the Marketing Director of the four-person marketing team of OIT since August 2004. Her past experience includes serving as the Executive Director of The Muse Machine in Ohio where she coordinated arts-related seminars and performances for 126 schools; she also designed the launch for a similar project for the State of South Carolina. Laurel also holds extensive management experience in fundraising and event planning which serve her well in her role as Director of Marketing. During an 11-year period in Germany, Laurel taught language and music and is now fluent in German. She is active in her community as a member of the Downtown State College Rotary Club along with other local organizations. Regarding OIT, Laurel emphasizes that "she continues to be impressed by OIT's determination to deliver top-quality products and customer services, as well as the management's strong ethical approach to business." |