Starting off with the warmest of welcomes to those of you taking a few moments to view my LinkedIn profile! My name is Laurel. I grew up in the fantastic state of New Hampshire before moving to Massachusetts in late 2021. I've participated in a variety of industries. From various customer service settings to light industrial manufacturing, I've acquired a diverse set of skills. Of course, having superior written and verbal communication skills is a given, and I've become adept at conflict resolution.My most prominent past career experience has come from roles I've held at WestBridge Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center. My ability to building relationships with people from various backgrounds improved. A person-centered approach to substance use treatment became my focus and is a strategy I continue to use while working as a therapeutic mentor. I also gained more exposure to those with a dual-diagnosis of substance use and schizophrenia/schizoeffective disorders. Understanding this population can make all the difference when distinguishing causation of symptoms.I currently wear many hats. I began as a recruiter with no experience, approximately three weeks ago. Within the first week, I had my first placement and have more candidates in the works. More importantly, I've learned how I can be a shining light in the lives of those I'm supporting in their career journeys. Although it's a business, I've quickly realized that the approach to people is everything.I also maintain part-time employment as a therapeutic mentor for youth and young adults in the Merrimack Valley area of Massachusetts, as well as working for a group of Hospitalists as a Program Coordinator. The opportunity to interact with individuals from varying sociodemographic backgrounds provides me with insight to the complex needs of different populations. The experiences also enable me to further tailor my approach to the individual based upon factors that impact perception and the separate realities.