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HI, I’M LINDSEY SIMMONS!

I’m a Recruiting Consultant and Career Coach passionate about helping start-ups build their dream teams and empowering shes, gays, and theys to own their worth, communicate with confidence, and land the careers they deserve.

You might be wondering… who’s Linda?

Back when I was waiting tables in my early 20s, a customer left a note on their bill that said, “Linda was great!” My boss, confused, asked, “Who’s Linda?” Without missing a beat, I said, “That’s me!” From then on, my alter ego was born. Linda is the fun one, the hype woman, the one who lights up a room with her Shenandoah Valley accent and excitable high-pitched tone. Over the years, I realized Lindsey and Linda are the same, and when “Linda in HR” came to life, it was the perfect way to merge my passion for people with my natural energy for connection.

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Connecting you to your company’s next leaders

Over the past decade, I’ve helped companies from startups to global enterprises successfully fill more than 400 roles across a wide range of functions and levels, from individual contributors to the C-suite. I combine this experience with inclusive, competency-based hiring strategies that consistently deliver results.

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As a Recruiting Consultant, I serve as a strategic HR partner for start-ups, developing thoughtful hiring processes, advising on people strategy, and assisting leadership teams in attracting and retaining underrepresented talent. Think of me as your personal HR sounding board, blending strategy with execution to deliver hiring outcomes that fuel growth.

As a Career Coach, I empower individuals to take control of their careers with confidence. Together, we uncover your “why,” capitalize on your strengths, and get honest about what you don’t want, because clarity is the foundation of alignment. From resumes and interviews to personal branding, networking, and salary negotiations, I help clients go from one of many applicants to the one they need. My clients have landed dream jobs and negotiated $5K–$15K salary increases because it’s never too late to ask for what you want or pivot into a career that truly lights you up.

Consider me your professional hype woman, rooting for you every step of the way.

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A Bit About Me

Beyond work, I’m deeply passionate about LGBTQIA+ rights, reproductive healthcare, and sexual health education. I volunteer with Gay Men’s Health Crisis, practice Reiki, perform stand-up comedy, and spend as much time outdoors as possible, whether that’s paddleboarding, fly fishing, or birding with my dog, Wendell.

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Oliver Wendell Douglas, GSP-EO

My boss, my alarm clock, and the heart of the household. Wendell is a city pup with a country soul, full of curiosity and mischief, and always ready for an adventure.

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Find your why. Fuel your future.

It’s time to show up fully, own your worth, and step into opportunities that light you up. I’ll help you see your experience and unique value, play to your strengths, and communicate them with confidence. Together, we’ll quiet the stories holding you back and reclaim your power.