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Lauren DeDonato Smith

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Field Recruiter at Free People
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States

Lauren DeDonato Smith is the Senior Field Talent Manager for URBN, where she leads talent acquisition for its portfolio of brands. Her career spans wholesale fashion, district management with Free People, and recruiting. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Seattle.

She is passionate about helping people find their dream jobs within the fashion and retail industry. Her career demonstrates a focus on mentorship and guiding candidates through the hiring process, emphasizing the importance of brand passion and a strong cover letter to stand out.

Lauren successfully transitioned her career internally from retail operations and sales into a senior talent acquisition role.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Field Recruiter
Job Level
Junior
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Talent Acquisition
As a Senior Field Talent Manager at URBN, she is an expert in identifying and recruiting talent for major retail brands like Free People and Anthropologie.
Career Development
Publicly shares advice on how candidates can navigate the retail industry, emphasizing the importance of passion for a brand to secure a dream job.
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Career

Work history

8-2013
Field Recruiter
Free People
2-2011
District Manager
Free People
8-2008
Senior Field Talent Manager
URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, & Vetri Family)
8-2008
Senior Field Talent Acquisition Manager
Free People
8-2006 - 9-2007
WHOLESALE ACCOUNT MANAGER
Karen Zambos Vintage Couture
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Art Institute of Seattle
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