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Lauren Parker

Belleville,NJ

Summary

Results-driven professional with experience in recruitment, operations, and brand support across fast-paced environments. Known for building strong relationships with leadership, staying highly organized, and managing multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion. A fast learner, dependable team player, and proactive problem-solver who brings both structure and creativity to every role. Motivated to grow within an organization while making immediate, meaningful impact.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Acquisition Manager

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark, NJ
07.2022 - Current

● Led full-cycle recruitment across multiple campuses: sourcing, screening, interview preparation, and on-site interviews.

• Served as strategic talent partner to school leadership across three campuses, shaping hiring plans, and retention efforts.

● Hired 100+ employees and increased staffing coverage to 96%, rebuilding a portfolio that began previous school year at approximately 75% staffed.

● Guided candidate experience, including phone screens, candidate pre-work, interview day planning with stakeholders, and final selection.

Determine salary placement based on experience, credentials, and role scope; extend employment offers.

● Served as AmeriCorps Fellowship liaison, guiding fellows through full-time teaching role placements.

● Sourced and built candidate relationships through recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed

● Built pipelines for hard-to-fill roles through targeted outreach and partnerships with colleges and professional networks.

● Partnered with substitute agencies to ensure consistent substitute coverage and address short-term staffing gaps.

● Collaborated with Director of Marketing to improve lead quality and candidate conversion.

Fellow and Tutor

AmeriCorps Fellowship
Newark, NJ
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Delivered instruction in 4th grade Math and ELA.
  • Supported daily operations with the operations manager.
  • Designed activities aligned to academic goals.
  • Created lesson plans to enhance student performance.
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure a positive learning environment.

Brand & Social Media Manager

Independent Consulting
Newark, NJ
01.2021 - Current

● Lead brand and social media strategy, driving engagement, traffic and conversion.

● Build and manage brand ambassador programs to boost reach and acquisition.

● Develop video-first campaign concepts with strategic oversight.

● Coordinate video content delivery across platforms.

● Support hiring growth initiatives and candidate engagement.

● Partner with cross-functional teams to align campaigns with business goals.

Event Planning Assistant and Associate

Modern Lux Studio
Blackwood, NJ
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed social media for consistency.
  • Created and executed video campaigns.
  • Led event planning and vendor outreach.
  • Managed in-store operations and customer service.

Sales Associate

Calvin Klein
Blackwood, NJ
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Developed strong customer relationships through personalized service and active listening.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring products were well-stocked and organized.
  • Executed sales transactions accurately, maintaining cash register integrity.
  • Used consultative selling to drive purchases.
  • Maintained organized sales floor and merchandise displays.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Minor in Strategic Communication

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05.2021

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition
  • Strong Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Greenhouse ATS
  • Google Sheets
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Applicant Screening
  • Event Planning
  • Content Creation

Certification

PR Council Agency-Ready Certificate

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Manager

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
07.2022 - Current

Fellow and Tutor

AmeriCorps Fellowship
10.2021 - 07.2022

Brand & Social Media Manager

Independent Consulting
01.2021 - Current

Event Planning Assistant and Associate

Modern Lux Studio
01.2021 - 10.2021

Sales Associate

Calvin Klein
09.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Minor in Strategic Communication

Rowan University
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