Lauren Faykes is an accomplished buyer in the beauty sector, currently serving as a Buyer at Bealls, Inc. since November 2022. Formerly, Lauren held significant positions at Burlington Stores, Inc. from June 2013 to October 2022, including Senior Buyer for Beauty Accessories and Men's Designer Collections, where strategic buying led to notable sales targets and successful gift assortment development. Lauren’s earlier experience includes roles at Five Below, Jenna Communications, and Destination Maternity Corporation, contributing to inventory management, promotional events, and international merchandising research. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Design and Merchandising from Drexel University.