Samantha is a strategic talent acquisition executive who brings deep organizational insight to every client engagement. Her consultative approach transforms complex staffing challenges into streamlined solutions, alleviating the pressures of recruitment strategy and implementation.
With a reputation for delivering exceptional results, Samantha has cultivated enduring partnerships with high-growth startups, private equity firms, and Fortune 500 companies, all of whom value her expertise in talent acquisition, career development, and strategic hiring. Her engagement spans from company formation through Series A funding and beyond, providing seamless support through critical growth phases.
16 Years of Specialized Executive Search Experience
Samantha offers comprehensive staffing solutions while maintaining a single point-of-contact approach, ensuring personalized service without sacrificing specialized expertise.
Industry Specializations
Finance & Accounting
Software Development & IT
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Engineering, Architecture & Construction
HR & Talent Acquisition
Legal
Executive Search (Contingent or Retained)
Distinctive Methodology
Bespoke Recruitment: Leveraging 16 years of specialized search experience and global top performance metrics, Samantha personally manages each search, blending traditional recruitment methodologies with contemporary best practices.
Enhanced Market Presence: Strategic allocation of resources for position visibility across premier job platforms including LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Dice, Glassdoor and industry-specific boards supported by an extensive professional network of 22,000+ LinkedIn connections.
AI-Enhanced Efficiency: Proprietary AI technology rapidly evaluates 6 million potential candidates against specific requirements, optimizing the candidate identification process and allowing deeper focus on technical qualification and cultural alignment.
Samantha's systematic approach enables efficient identification and thorough assessment of premier talent, delivering exceptional value at competitive market rates. Her contingent-based engagement model ensures that clients invest only upon successful placement.
Katie Long
Independent Director, Placement Services
Location: Iowa (Des Moines)
Specialization: Accounting/Finance, Administration, Executive Search, Human Resources, Operations
With 18 years of talent acquisition experience, I have built my career centered on connecting exceptional talent with organizations where they can thrive. My background includes 14 years in corporate recruiting and the most recent 4 years years within agency recruitment, giving me a well-rounded perspective on both hiring needs of employers and the career goals of candidates. With specialization in Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition, while also partnering with organizations to identify and secure top-tier professionals across a variety of business functions. I pride myself in building genuine relationships, taking a consultative approach, and leading every interaction with authenticity, trust, and transparency.
With a decade of staffing experience, I have developed expertise in a variety of industries, including Accounting & Finance, Banking, HR, and Office/Administrative support. Over the years, I successfully managed a team of five staffing professionals, overseeing a two-million-dollar book of business for a Fortune 50 company. My passion is to connect top-tier talent with exceptional companies, helping businesses scale and grow into the future. Prior to my staffing career, I spent five years in retail management, honing my leadership and operational skills, and another five years coaching collegiate basketball, where I cultivated a passion for team-building and mentoring. This diverse background gives me a well-rounded perspective on talent acquisition and organizational growth.
