Lauren Hoeksma
South Woodslee,ON
Summary
Results-driven Learning & Development Specialist, Talent Acquisition Professional, and Operations Leader with 14+ years of experience in education, curriculum development, talent acquisition, and business operations. Adept at designing and delivering engaging training programs, optimizing hiring processes, and driving operational efficiencies. Passionate about fostering growth, engagement, and high-performance cultures in remote and hybrid environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor
St. Clair College
Windsor, ON
04.2024 - Current
- Design and deliver engaging, student centered curricula aligned with both academic and industry standards.
- Use LMS (Blackboard) and virtual tools to create an interactive learning environment.
- Develop assessments and materials that drive student engagement and retention.
- Mentor students, providing academic and career guidance, focusing on holistic professional growth.
- Successfully managed 300+ students per semester.
Owner | Holistic Integrative Health Coach & Nutritionist
Windsor Nutrition Coach
Windsor, Ontario
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Designed and facilitated custom wellness programs for clients, integrating habit change psychology and behavioural coaching
- Led virtual coaching sessions, increasing client retention by 30%
- Developed educational materials on nutrition and wellness, enhancing customer engagement and brand loyalty
- Managed business operations, including marketing, scheduling, and client acquisition, ensuring smooth operational processes
Co-Owner | Operations Manager
Windsor CrossFit
Windsor, Ontario
2011 - 2019
- Managed all aspects of business operations including recruiting, budgeting, and client relationship management
- Spearheaded training programs, leadership development, and team performance initiatives
- Developed member onboarding processes, increasing client retention by 40%
- Launched marketing and branding campaigns that resulted in a 25% revenue increase
Recruitment Specialist
The Job Shoppe
Tecumseh, Ontario
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Conducted full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, interviews, and onboarding
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job specifications, streamlining the hiring process
- Reduced time-to-hire by 20% through effective interview and talent assessment strategies
Operations Supervisor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Tecumseh, Ontario
2005 - 2011
- Led onboarding and training programs to enhance employee performance and retention
- Conducted team training on customer service, compliance, and leadership development
- Managed cross-functional teams, providing mentorship and skills development
- Implemented process improvements to optimize workflow and productivity
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON04-2011
Holistic Integrative Health & Nutrition Coach -
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
New York City01.2016
Skills
- Applicant tracking
- Full-cycle recruiting
- Interview techniques
- Job market analysis
- Project management
- Budget management
- Client relationship management
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Learning management systems
- Client coaching
- Employee training
Technical Skills
Blackboard, Google Suite, MindBody, Wodify, Zoom, QuickBooks, Microsoft 365, Dropbox, Wix, Zendesk, Hootsuite, Stripe, Freshbooks, Google Analytics, Microsoft Teams, LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS Systems, Peoplesoft, SurveyMonkey, MailChimp, Canva, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Grammarly, Buffer, Hootsuite, WordPress, Slack, Asana, Trello, Skype, 1Password
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professor
St. Clair College
04.2024 - Current
Owner | Holistic Integrative Health Coach & Nutritionist
Windsor Nutrition Coach
01.2020 - 01.2024
Recruitment Specialist
The Job Shoppe
01.2011 - 01.2012
Co-Owner | Operations Manager
Windsor CrossFit
2011 - 2019
Operations Supervisor
Shoppers Drug Mart
2005 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Windsor
Holistic Integrative Health & Nutrition Coach -
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
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