Sarah Laborde
About Sarah Laborde
Sarah Laborde is a Senior Associate in Learning & Development Program Management at Fannie Mae, with a background in technical recruitment and account management.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Laborde completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a focus on Advertising/Public Relations from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, she attended Loyola College Prep from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her career in Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition within the corporate sector.
Role at Fannie Mae
Sarah Laborde currently holds the position of Senior Associate, Learning & Development Program Management at Fannie Mae. In this role, she collaborates with Talent Acquisition to support the onboarding of interns and contributes to the development of various L&D activities, particularly for the First Year Forward program. This year-long simulation program is designed for early careerists, helping them acclimate to their roles and organizational culture. Additionally, Sarah hosts manager check-in meetings to align expectations and enhance the onboarding experience for new hires.
Previous Experience at Fannie Mae
Before moving into her current role, Sarah Laborde served as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Fannie Mae from 2021 to 2022. Her responsibilities included identifying and recruiting top technical talent to meet the company’s workforce needs. This position allowed her to leverage her recruitment skills and deepen her understanding of the company’s specific technical and cultural requirements.
Career at TEKsystems
Sarah Laborde also has substantial experience working for TEKsystems, where she held two positions. From 2020 to 2021, she was an Account Manager in Financial Services, responsible for managing client relationships and business development. Prior to that, from 2017 to 2020, she worked as a Microsoft Technologies Recruiter in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area, focusing on sourcing and hiring technical professionals skilled in Microsoft technologies.
Early Career and Internships
Sarah Laborde began her career with internships at Imagine Communications. In 2016, she served as a Learning and Development Intern for three months in Frisco, Texas. The previous year, in 2015, she worked as a Marketing Intern for one month. These early experiences provided her with insights into corporate learning and marketing, setting the stage for her future roles in Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development.