Lauren Surman

LWL Consulting

Founder

Sendoso

Sendoso is the Official Gifting Sponsor of The Friday Live With Lauren Show! Tune in every Friday LIVE on LinkedIn for your chance to win a gifting experience from Sendoso! Link to attend is located in the events tab!

Brand Ambassador

Betterleap

Excited to announce that I'll be partnering with Betterleap - the company with a mission to 10x recruiters productivity. Want to learn how Betterleap can take away some of your recruiting headaches? 

DM me today to learn more OR use www.betterleap.com/laurensurman to sign up for your FREE trial today!

The Friday Live With Lauren Show

As the host and executive producer of The Friday Live With Lauren Show, I’ve created a platform on LinkedIn, YouTube, and X for streaming each Friday. Each episode features industry leaders discussing four topics relevant to their experience. 

The three core pillars of the show is to Learn, Laugh  and Level-Up

Highlights:

Audience Growth: Achieved over 10,000 viewers and 46,870 minutes watched in the past year alone. 

Influential Guests: Hosted leaders with a combined following of 1.1 million+ followers on LinkedIn and over 500k followers on platforms like YouTube and X. 
Engaging Segments: Invited on Michelle Craig to host "High Five Friday," celebrating LinkedIn network achievements and achieving audience growth. 

Skills and Impact:
Content Creation: Plan and produce hour-long episodes with expert guests.
Promotion: Promote shows on LinkedIn, inviting up to 1,000 new viewers weekly.
Brand Visibility: Enhanced my personal brand and used show content for marketing.

Key Guests Hosted:
April Little
Henry Schuk
Amy Miller
Morgan J Ingram
Kevin KD Dorsey
Leslie Venetz
Joel Lalgee
Jen Allen-Knuth
Chaniqua (Nikki) Ivey
+ More

Sponsorships:
Sold sponsorships to B2B companies that would benefit from partnering with the live show. Tracked all analytics and pitched companies on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly sponsorship rate. 

This role has been key in growing my brand and connecting with a wide audience through engaging and insightful live shows.

To be a guest on the show email lauren@lessonswithlauren.co with the subject line "LIVE SHOW GUEST"

and remember... "If you didn't like it, don't come back!"

Host & Executive Producer

The Accountability Group

Grow your network and engagement by posting consistently on LinkedIn for 30 days in this guided group.

Text Blaze

Eliminate repetitive typing tasks and mistakes. Save dynamic text snippets and insert them anywhere on the web.

Kastel Staffing Group

Recruiter

It's Destiny Recruiting

Expert at Video Prospecting, Cold Calling, Boolean Search, Business Development, and CRM Management. 

SaaS Sales Diversity and Inclusion Recruiting - 80% of the candidates we have placed in 2020/2021 were women and those of diverse being, thought and life experiences.

We focus on placing SDR/MDR, Account Executives, Customer Success, Account Manager and Executive Level Sales Leadership Professionals.

Our Specialties: SaaS, Cloud, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Cyber Security/ Networking and True AI Platforms. Mid Market and Enterprise.

Sales Recruiter

CADY

Regional Studio Sales Manager

Studio Sales Manager

iRemember

Live Instagram Hashtag Printer for events 

We provided live hashtag printers for events all over central and south Florida. 

In the business of helping you capture the moment for years to come, and to get photos in print rather than just on your phone and on the internet. 

By supplying a hashtag printer, we encourage attendees to support your social media accounts, as well as offer the ability to promote future events on the printed hashtag photos.

If I Can’t, My Network Can | Placing The Right People In The Right Roles | Fixing Your Job Search Strategy | Live Every Friday on The Friday Live With Lauren Show

Hi! 👋

I'm 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, the Founder at 𝐋𝐖𝐋, a 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 focusing on 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒, 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠.

I thrive on the "𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐢𝐭-𝐨𝐮𝐭-𝐧𝐨-𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭" mentality, firmly believing that I will conquer any challenge that comes my way. People often describe me as 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜, 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞, and I was even dubbed "The Bad Girl of LinkedIn." My social butterfly nature complements my 𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 on achieving results, as I effortlessly 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 to create opportunities anywhere I go.

My professional journey has been diverse, spanning hospitality, operations, construction, sales, and now recruiting. My background has equipped me with a 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐭 - I believe I can work in any industry, because 𝐦𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞. I have successfully managed teams of 100+ individuals, closed deals worth up to $1.2 million, and even had the privilege of serving as Mr. Marriott's personal server.

While my professional life is thriving, my 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 is being a mom to my energetic 6-year-old, Axel. Balancing the demands of work and family brings joy and fulfillment. In my downtime, I love to hit the range 🏌️‍♀️, snuggle my two dogs, and even make it to the beach for sunrise occasionally.

My guiding motto is simple yet powerful: "𝑰𝒇 𝑰 𝑪𝒂𝒏'𝒕, 𝑴𝒚 𝑵𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝑪𝒂𝒏." I believe in teamwork and collaboration. By working together and using the strengths of our network, we can accomplish remarkable things. Building 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 is important to me, and I'm dedicated to making a 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 on the lives of those I work with. 

If you're seeking a driven and results-oriented partner in recruitment or looking for expert guidance in your job search, 𝐃𝐌 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

ASCENT Select Executive Search

ASCENT Select is a boutique TALENT ACQUISITION & STRATEGY firm empowering leaders to hire top tier talent quickly without sacrificing quality. Whether you need talent acquisition or talent strategy we are the authority within restaurant, retail, F&B Mfg., industries. 

303 Placements with less than 20 clients | 98.6% Job Offer Acceptance | 3.2 Years Average Tenure

#Performance #TalentAcquisition #ExecutiveSearch #HiringStrategies #Restaurants #Retail #Fitness

VP Client Partner

The IRONMAN Group

VIP Services Team for Ironman World Championship. This is a contract position for the World Championship.
Assist with pre-event organization VIP Services 
o VIP Check-in  VIP Functions: assist with overall VIP event execution
• VIP Banquets – Komo Mai and Banquet of Champions 
o VIP Services – both Race days. First ever split race days

VIP Services

Pluralsight

Sr Technology Recruiter on Contract with IQTP looking for Product Designers, UX/UI Designers/Research Product Managers and various other technical roles.

Created a recruiting strategy to develop UX/UI Designer pool. Using Trello Project Management. Able to implement a recruiting process effectively increasing the pool of application and shorten the time to hire.

Sr Executive Recruiter

Workday

Sr Recruiter

Amazon Web Services

Senior Sourcing Recruiter
Hired Solution Architects for Amazon Web Services
Lead Recruiter for Gaming Vertical (achieved 50% diversity and 100% filled positions in 6 months) Jan 2020 - August 2020
Lead Recruiter for Territory Vertical (achieved 100% of goal to headcount 3 months ahead of goal)
POD event recruiting events - planning and execution of multi interview days for hard to fill positions.
Diversity and Inclusion Breakfast - Planning and execution of Diversity events. Obtain speakers, event locations, run committee.
Spearhead of "Return to Work Program" for Solution Architects - Created program for those out of the workforce for two years.

Sr Technical Recruiter

"What Should You Be Doing?"

Companies that want the best talent and organizational help hire me!  Contract, retained or search/source recruiting.  Full life-cycle recruiting.  Start-up help
•	Independent recruiter who can work on contract, retained or search/source for positions
•	Responsible for Business Development and recruiting within Major Organizations across the globe
•	Develop strategies to source, attract, recruit and select high quality candidates against defined criteria.
o	Sourcing includes:  UserGroup, Networking, Boolean Searches, MeetUp, Alumi & Military Groups
•	Work closely with hiring managers to understand business goals and objectives and build effective search strategies.
•	Workload average 15 – 25 open positions with an 80% close ratio within 45 days.  Managing and prioritizing based upon business needs.
•	Provide guidance and consultation to managers on hiring requirements and practices. 
•	Manage verbal and written communications building business relations with vendors, two non-profit organizations and six business partners creating a synergetic working environment.
•	Industries include: Manufacturing, Financial, Technical, Retail, Oil & Gas, CPG

Executive Search Professional/Start-up Guru

AirWatch by VMware

•	Provide full cycle recruiting support (Req creation, intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation)
•	Identify appropriate solutions to meet the Client's business objectives
•	Partner with the Recruiting Manager on behalf of the Client to resolve issues, concerns, and challenges thereby ensuring that Recruiting Solutions resources are adequately deployed
•	Monitor and identify trends associated with Key Performance Indicators and Reporting Service Level targets. Collaborate with internal resources to identify root causes and best practices in order to develop appropriate action plan
•	Executive presence with ability to negotiate, influence change, and provide strategic leadership
•	Proven knowledge and experience with recruiting/staffing solutions
•	Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving, creativity, ingenuity, diplomacy, and project management
•	Ability to understand and accurately interpret data, which provides reporting metrics that, reflects accomplished goals and objectives
•	Exceptional interpersonal & influential skills
•	Monitors recruiting sources effectiveness, analyze candidate pipeline to ensure timely hiring and to forecast candidate supply

Contract

Staffing Partner (Contractor)

Game Theory Group International

Game Theory’s mission is to improve client performance through our best in class talent management practice. Game Theory’s unique approach begins with the recruiting of recent graduates and progresses through the entire talent management continuum, including the assessment and recruiting phases, the on-boarding process, talent retention, employee training and ultimately, leadership development and succession planning.

Executive Search Professional - consulting

GIFT SERVICES, INC

For 20 years, Gift Services, Inc. has been creating exciting 
gift baskets and beautiful, delicious cookie bouquets.  Our 
talented designers create fresh, new packages filled with 
delicious, quality treats, and their creations bring gasps of 
delight from happy recipients.
Your satisfaction is our primary goal...and to achieve that, 
we offer many supports, including consultation, hand-tied 
bows and hand packaging, hand-written gift cards and 
prompt shipping or deliv

Owner

Interim Services

Regional Director - West Coast

My core competencies include program management, customer relationship management, employee training, and project lifecycle management. I have a proven track record of transforming partnerships into lasting relationships, driving projects to completion, and offering strategic insights across a global landscape. I am proficient in various computer systems and tools, such as Tableau, Salesforce, iCIMS, HIRE, Beamery, JIRA, Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, Google Workspace, Teams, Slack, Trello, Textio, HireVue Email Campaign Manager, AirTable, etc. I am also an avid athlete and a VIP Services Team member for the Ironman World Championship. I am passionate about delivering optimal results and exceeding expectations for my clients and candidates.

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