Joseph S. Laughon
Roseville, CA ***** 805-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***
Summary: Analytically driven executive with superlative communication and management skills, with over 10 years’ experience in growing teams, analyzing and interpreting data, producing quality research products, and crafting communications strategy. Highly adaptable and dedicated across different and new professional environments. EXPERIENCE
Flock Safety Atlanta, GA September 2023—Present Law Enforcement Technology Start-Up
Community Safety Account Executive
● Serves as the Territory Manager for Maryland and Virginia to increase Flock Safety’s presence, working with community associations, local law enforcement, and government officials to address the unique security needs of each community. Manages a $250,000 opportunity pipeline across over 50 accounts.
● Leads a team of six to coordinate outreach, government permitting, and law enforcement relations to increase Flock Safety’s market presence in the Greater D.C, Richmond, and Norfolk metropolitan areas by 15%.
Better Mortgage Irvine, CA June 2020—September 2023 Finance Technology Start-Up Senior Loan Officer
● Helped manage a team of 10 finance professionals to originate over $290 million for an Orange County start up.
● Piloted communication strategies for Better's partnership with American Express and the Department of Veterans Affairs loan programs, to increase customer engagement and veteran access to home loans.
Concordia University, Irvine Irvine, CA August 2017—August 2021 Collegiate Debate Team Assistant Director of Debate
● Coached the Lincoln-Douglas Debate team by coordinating the research and practice agenda, focusing on domestic energy development, cyber security strategy, and immigration reform.
● Managed the team logistics and finances of a nationally-ranked academic debate team who placed first in the nation in 2020 and 2021.
EDUCATION
B.A. History & Political Thought, Concordia University Irvine, Irvine, CA, May 2015.