Lauren Wordell
About Lauren Wordell
Lauren Wordell is a Senior Technical Recruiter with extensive experience in the tech industry, currently serving as Recruiting Lead at Springhouse Talent and as Founder of PoolHouse Talent. She has held various roles in recruitment and sourcing at notable companies such as Square, Netflix, Puppet, and Squarespace.
Work at Skillz
Lauren Wordell has been employed at Skillz Inc. as a Senior Technical Recruiter, Products since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for recruiting technical talent to support the company’s product development initiatives. Her experience in the tech industry aids in identifying and attracting qualified candidates for various technical positions.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her position at Skillz, Lauren Wordell serves as the Recruiting Lead at Springhouse Talent since 2022. She also founded PoolHouse Talent in 2022, where she plays a key role in shaping the recruitment strategies and operations. Her dual roles in these organizations highlight her expertise in technical recruitment and talent acquisition.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Lauren has extensive experience in recruitment across several notable companies. She worked at Puppet as a Sourcer and later as the Talent Team Branding Lead & Technical Recruiter from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Recruiter at Squarespace from 2020 to 2021 and served as a Technical Sourcer at Netflix in 2015. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the recruitment landscape.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Wordell earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from UC Santa Barbara, where she studied Cultural Anthropology, Business, and Economics. This educational background provides her with a unique perspective on the intersection of culture and business, which is beneficial in her recruitment roles.
Career Timeline
Lauren's career spans various roles in recruitment and talent acquisition. She began her professional journey at Square from 2014 to 2015, followed by positions at Netflix and Puppet. After her tenure at Puppet, she transitioned to Squarespace before joining Skillz. Her career reflects a consistent focus on technical recruitment within the tech industry.