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Lauren Alford

@lauren_e_alford

Former Startup Recruiting Director I Talent Acquisition VP

United States
English, Spanish
About me
I’m a former Startup Recruiting Director and Talent Acquisition VP with 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition, hiring strategy, and recruiting leadership. I advise startups on hiring strategy, interview processes, candidate evaluation, scorecards, and recruiting operations. I also work with professionals and executives on interview strategy, preparation, salary and offer negotiation, and senior-level coaching. My approach is strategic and straightforward: identify what matters, provide direct feedback, and create clear, actionable next steps.... Read more

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Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
I will conduct a professional mock interview
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
I will prepare you for your interview with expert strategy

Work experience

Multiple_& Various Clients

Executive-Level Talent Acquisition & Recruiting Leadership

Multiple & Various Clients

Jan 2014 - Present12 yrs 8 mos

10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, and people leadership across startup and high-growth environments, including Director and VP-level leadership. Led talent acquisition and recruiting strategy across corporate, clinical, and operational functions, with responsibility for hiring strategy, recruitment processes, interview design, candidate evaluation, team leadership, and scalable talent infrastructure. Partnered directly with founders, executives, and senior leaders to identify hiring priorities, strengthen decision-making, improve recruiting processes, and build teams during periods of growth and organizational change. My experience spans both sides of hiring—from evaluating and interviewing candidates to designing and leading the strategies, processes, and teams responsible for attracting and hiring top talent.