In addition to managing the recruiting process of Benskin & Hott, Jennifer also serves as a Senior-Level Executive Search Partner, specializing in professional and executive search and interim placement services in the areas of Human Resources and Accounting & Finance. Working with a variety of industries from manufacturing to healthcare, Jennifer is a top performer who carries long-term client relationships. She is highly regarded for her personal yet professional approach, strong customer service, and ability to match talent with organizations based on both skill sets and a strong personality fit. Jennifer has a network both wide and deep that she supplements with strategic research and sourcing techniques to find the best candidates fast!
Jennifer found her passion for recruiting by charting a nontraditional career path. She began her career as a Registered Nurse in hospital trauma and ICU units. Those experiences exposed her to high-pressure situations, diverse forms of leadership, and multiple organizational models and talent acquisition strategies which she now applies to her Executive Search practice. Her nursing background makes her an asset to both Benskin & Hott and our clients when conducting searches in healthcare-related fields.
Jennifer is also extremely devoted to numerous animal welfare causes, frequently devoting her time and talent to animal rescue missions.
In her current role, Laura delivers executive, professional, and interim talent solutions to clients of all industries, specializing in the functions of Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Executive Administration and Operations. She recruits for clients of various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, financial services and professional services.
Laura began her career in the Management Trainee Program at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Her aptitude for building relationships and delivering results found her quickly promoted to a Branch Manager position within the organization. In this role, Laura developed a strong understanding of the power and importance of recruiting the right talent for business success, a perspective that she brings to her role each day as a Senior Executive Search Consultant at Benskin & Hott Talent Partners.
Laura holds a B.S.B.A. in Communications from the University of Missouri-Columbia and is a member of the National Human Resources Association. Laura is also actively involved in the community, serving as a Board Member for the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation and the Missouri 22q Family Foundation.