Top Talent like Laura are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Laura Rurode

Sales & Business Development Manager
IN, US
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Director-North America | Hospitality Leader
With a robust career spanning over 18 years in the serviced apartments and hospitality industry, [Name] currently serves as the Director-North America for CAP Worldwide Serviced Apartments. Since August 2021, [Name] has been instrumental in overseeing operations, strategy, and business development across the North American region. Prior to this role, [Name] was the Regional Director for The Apartment Service, where they managed regional operations and cultivated strategic partnerships throughout the Americas. [Name]'s extensive experience includes roles such as Client Relationship Manager at Churchill Living, Brand Account Manager at BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, and Program Director at Learning Ally. Beginning their career as an Account Executive at Oakwood Worldwide, [Name] has consistently demonstrated expertise in client relationship management and business growth. An alumnus of Indiana University Bloomington, [Name] has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service and fostering strong industry connections.

Work History

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Director-North America

CAP Worldwide Serviced ApartmentsAs Director-North America, likely responsible for overseeing operations, strategy, and business development in the North American region.
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Regional Director - the Americas

The Apartment ServiceJan 2017 - Mar 2020 • 3 yrs 3 mosAs Regional Director - the Americas, likely managed regional operations, developed strategic partnerships, and drove business growth across the Americas.
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Client Relationship Manager

Churchill LivingApr 2014 - Jun 2017 • 3 yrs 3 mosChurchill Living is a leading provider of Furnished Apartments, Furniture Rental, and Travel Services nationwide. With over 30 years of experience, Churchill is the largest provider of furniture rental and furnished apartments in prime, safe, locations throughout major metropolitan areas throughout the country. Today, with a network of over 8,000 apartments across the nation and five furniture showrooms, Churchill has the network and locations to support your needs. Apartments are in prime locations such as New York, Boston, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Connecticut, Florida, and California. Be At Home Anywhere with Churchill Living.
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Brand Account Manager

BridgeStreet Global HospitalityFeb 2012 - Mar 2014 • 2 yrs 2 mosBridgeStreet Global Hospitality is the leading international hospitality solution offering serviced apartment experiences. Whether you're staying three days, three weeks or three years we can give you the space, freedom and comfort of serviced apartment living, wherever you need to be. From luxury living at exclusive properties in the heart of the city, to great value accommodation in fantastic locations, our family of brands give you a wide range of choices to suit your needs and budget -- at over 50,000 apartments in more than 60 countries around the world.
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Program Director

Learning AllyNov 2009 - Jan 2012 • 2 yrs 3 mosAs Program Director, likely responsible for overseeing educational programs, managing teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.
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Account Executive

Oakwood WorldwideJun 2005 - Nov 2009 • 4 yrs 6 mosAs Account Executive, likely focused on building client relationships, managing accounts, and driving sales for Oakwood Worldwide.

Education

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Indiana University Bloomington

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Director-North America | Hospitality Leader
With a robust career spanning over 18 years in the serviced apartments and hospitality industry, [Name] currently serves as the Director-North America for CAP Worldwide Serviced Apartments. Since August 2021, [Name] has been instrumental in overseeing operations, strategy, and business development across the North American region. Prior to this role, [Name] was the Regional Director for The Apartment Service, where they managed regional operations and cultivated strategic partnerships throughout the Americas. [Name]'s extensive experience includes roles such as Client Relationship Manager at Churchill Living, Brand Account Manager at BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, and Program Director at Learning Ally. Beginning their career as an Account Executive at Oakwood Worldwide, [Name] has consistently demonstrated expertise in client relationship management and business growth. An alumnus of Indiana University Bloomington, [Name] has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service and fostering strong industry connections.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Top Talent like Laura are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Laura Rurode

Sales & Business Development Manager
IN, US
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

C

Director-North America

CAP Worldwide Serviced ApartmentsAs Director-North America, likely responsible for overseeing operations, strategy, and business development in the North American region.
T

Regional Director - the Americas

The Apartment ServiceJan 2017 - Mar 2020 • 3 yrs 3 mosAs Regional Director - the Americas, likely managed regional operations, developed strategic partnerships, and drove business growth across the Americas.
C

Client Relationship Manager

Churchill LivingApr 2014 - Jun 2017 • 3 yrs 3 mosChurchill Living is a leading provider of Furnished Apartments, Furniture Rental, and Travel Services nationwide. With over 30 years of experience, Churchill is the largest provider of furniture rental and furnished apartments in prime, safe, locations throughout major metropolitan areas throughout the country. Today, with a network of over 8,000 apartments across the nation and five furniture showrooms, Churchill has the network and locations to support your needs. Apartments are in prime locations such as New York, Boston, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Connecticut, Florida, and California. Be At Home Anywhere with Churchill Living.
B

Brand Account Manager

BridgeStreet Global HospitalityFeb 2012 - Mar 2014 • 2 yrs 2 mosBridgeStreet Global Hospitality is the leading international hospitality solution offering serviced apartment experiences. Whether you're staying three days, three weeks or three years we can give you the space, freedom and comfort of serviced apartment living, wherever you need to be. From luxury living at exclusive properties in the heart of the city, to great value accommodation in fantastic locations, our family of brands give you a wide range of choices to suit your needs and budget -- at over 50,000 apartments in more than 60 countries around the world.
L

Program Director

Learning AllyNov 2009 - Jan 2012 • 2 yrs 3 mosAs Program Director, likely responsible for overseeing educational programs, managing teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.
O

Account Executive

Oakwood WorldwideJun 2005 - Nov 2009 • 4 yrs 6 mosAs Account Executive, likely focused on building client relationships, managing accounts, and driving sales for Oakwood Worldwide.

Education

I

Indiana University Bloomington

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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