Laura Smith

Laura Smith is a seasoned recruitment professional with extensive experience in the allied health sector and social ventures. Currently serving as a Candidate Acquisition Specialist at abrs - Australian Barnardos Recruitment Service since March 2017, Laura specializes in recruiting for roles related to children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations, with a commitment to supporting Barnardos programs. Previous roles include Principal Consultant at abrs, Recruitment Consultant at Creating Brighter Recruitment Solutions, and Relationship Manager at Creating Brighter Career Connections, contributing to corporate social responsibility initiatives. Additionally, Laura was a Team Leader at VMG Global, where campaign implementation and sales team motivation were key responsibilities. Academic credentials include an MBA in Human Performance Technology from Excelsior University and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Business from The American University of Rome and State University of New York at Plattsburgh.