Laurel Blackmon is an experienced Talent Acquisition professional currently serving as a Talent Acquisition Sourcer at Gates Corporation since July 2024. Previously, Laurel held positions such as Human Resources Specialist at YES! Communities and Contract Recruiter, focusing on sourcing candidates in alternative energy, cybersecurity, and insurance sectors. With a solid foundation as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at CyberGRX, Laurel managed recruitment across multiple countries and implemented significant process improvements, including the establishment of an Employee Resource Group for LGBTQIA+ employees. Other notable experience includes a Human Resources Administrator role at Subex, where Laurel enhanced recruiting strategies and developed training programs. Laurel holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication with a minor in Business/HR Management from Abilene Christian University.