Ashley Bender

Recruiting with Heart | Strategic Talent Advisory & Hiring Partner | Where People & Opportunity Align

Role
Founder and Principal Recruiter at LotusLynx
Location
Freeport, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Ashley Bender

Connecting Talent with Opportunity & Solving Hiring Challenges with IntentionWith over 13 years of recruiting experience and a specialization in technical roles, I bring a relationship first, strategy driven approach to every search. I’m passionate about helping both professionals and employers reach the next level.What I Do: Help professionals find roles that align with their skills, passions, and long term goals Support clients by solving hiring challenges with exceptional, value adding talentWhat I Excel At: Building trusted partnerships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs Delivering tailored recruiting strategies across technical and professional roles Guiding candidates with transparency, care, and a commitment to long term successRecruiting isn’t just about filling roles.it’s about creating connections that drive growth, impact, and innovation! I\'m currently entering into a new exciting chapter, where I’m expanding my services and taking on new clients, partnerships, and consulting collaborations. Whether you\'re hiring, career seeking, or just curious about what’s next, let’s connect! Ready to collaborate? I’d love to hear from you. Shoot me an email to a••••••@lotuslynx.com

Experience

  1. Founder and Principal Recruiter

    LotusLynx

    Apr 2025 — Present · Freeport, IL, US

    LotusLynx is a boutique recruiting and talent strategy firm offering personalized recruitment, career coaching, and strategic hiring support. As founder, I partner directly with employers and job seekers to bridge the gap between great talent and great opportunity.My approach is relationship driven, people first, and built on 12 years of experience in recruiting across tech and diverse industries. Whether supporting a growing company’s next key hire or helping a candidate confidently navigate career transitions, I bring a thoughtful, strategic lens to every engagement.Services include:• Direct hire, project, and contract-to-hire recruiting• Talent strategy consulting and hiring manager coaching• Career services including resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview prep• DEI conscious recruitment with an emphasis on inclusive, values aligned hiring

Education

  • Northern Illinois University

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

    2011 — 2013

  • Highland Community College, Illinois

    Associate of Arts (A.A.)

    2008 — 2011

Skills

  • Communication
  • Human Resources
  • Microsoft Office
  • Typing
  • Recruiting
  • Collections

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