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Layla Parish

@laylaparish

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HR and recruiting professional with strong project management, operations, and candidate-focused experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative HR or recruiting role where I can apply project management skills, improve hiring processes, and deliver excellent candidate and employee experiences.

I am a results-driven HR and recruiting professional who brings operational rigor, strong communication, and a focus on positive candidate and customer experiences. My background includes coordinating interviews, managing candidate communications, and supporting high-volume workflows with attention to detail.

I have led cross-functional teams and large events, including directing a 16-person leadership team for conferences of 2,000+ attendees, improving project efficiency and running leadership development sessions. I also founded and operated a salon business where I managed scheduling, budgeting, client retention, and implemented digital systems to streamline operations.

Certified in Google Project Management and trained in UX/UI foundations, I blend project planning, stakeholder management, and practical technical skills (Figma, Asana, Microsoft Office) to drive process improvements and enhance team performance. I seek to contribute to a collaborative HR team and deliver an excellent candidate experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Conference Director

Current

One Community Church

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Led a team of 16 across four sub-teams to manage logistics, budgeting, and execution for conferences hosting 2,000+ attendees, improving project efficiency and team accountability.

Event Management Budgeting Team Leadership Project Coordination Volunteer Management Process Improvement

Hair Salon Owner

Layla Renee Styles

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Launched and operated a salon, managing scheduling, budgeting, and client services to achieve 90% client retention and introduced digital systems to streamline operations.

Scheduling Budgeting Customer Service Operations Management

Retail Store Manager

LOFT

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Supervised a team of 10+ employees overseeing sales, inventory, and customer service; designed training programs that improved sales performance and increased loyalty participation.

retail management Team Supervision Inventory Management Sales Training Customer Engagement Loyalty Programs Performance Coaching

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ogle School of Hair, Skin & Nails

Cosmetology License, Cosmetology

Completed comprehensive cosmetology training covering hair, skin, nails, and salon management and applied skills to launch and operate a salon business.