Lauren Johnson is an experienced talent acquisition professional with a robust background in recruitment and team management across various organizations. Since June 2019, Lauren has held multiple roles within National Veterinary Associates, progressing from Recruiter to Manager of GP Recruiting for the West Group. In addition to this role, Lauren has been the Talent Acquisition Partner at LJP Consulting, LLC since 2016, specializing in full-cycle recruitment. Previous experience includes significant recruitment roles at Visionworks of America and Vision Group Holdings, where Lauren successfully managed recruitment processes, built strategic partnerships, and developed staffing strategies for various positions, particularly in the optometry field. Lauren's career started in staffing support roles at Robert Half International and Somers Salon & Spa, showcasing a comprehensive skill set in recruitment, candidate management, and customer service. Lauren holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from St. Petersburg College and further education in Esthetics from the University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts.