Lauren Mirkovich Taft
About Lauren Mirkovich Taft
Lauren Mirkovich Taft serves as the Director of Recruiting at Sift, having previously held various recruiting roles at Zendesk and Facebook. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Communication from the University of Michigan and a Master's in Higher Education Administration from the University of Arkansas.
Current Role at Sift
Lauren Mirkovich Taft serves as the Director of Recruiting at Sift, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the recruitment strategy and processes within the company. Her experience in recruiting and talent acquisition contributes to Sift's efforts in attracting and retaining top talent in the industry. She operates from the San Francisco Bay Area, where Sift is headquartered.
Previous Experience at Zendesk
Prior to her current role, Lauren worked at Zendesk for six years, from 2012 to 2020. She held various positions, starting as a Sourcer and advancing to Senior Recruiting Manager. During her tenure, she focused on university recruiting and played a significant role in shaping the company's talent acquisition strategies. Her experience at Zendesk provided her with a strong foundation in recruiting within the tech industry.
Background in University Recruiting
Lauren has a background in university recruiting, having worked at Facebook as a University Recruiting Coordinator from 2011 to 2012 and as a Technical Sourcer in 2012. Her experience in these roles allowed her to develop skills in identifying and attracting emerging talent from academic institutions, which she later applied in her role at Zendesk.
Educational Qualifications
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Communication from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2001 to 2006. She also earned a Master's degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from the University of Arkansas, completing her studies from 2006 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in recruitment and talent management.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before her extensive recruiting career, Lauren worked in various roles, including Director of Gymnastics Operations at the University of Arkansas from 2006 to 2008. She also held positions at Yelp.com and InsideTrack, where she gained experience in sales and program development. These early roles contributed to her diverse skill set in management and operations.