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Samantha Cunningham

Samantha Cunningham Strategic Talent Acquisition Executive 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. See This Location

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October 26, 2026

Gabrielle Cruz

With over ten years of experience in recruiting, I specialize in talent acquisition within the life sciences industry, partnering with organizations across biotech, pharma, medical devices, and related sectors. Throughout my career, I’ve supported companies at every stage—from early-stage startups to established enterprises—by identifying and delivering high-impact talent across scientific, clinical, manufacturing, engineering, and commercial functions. I’m known for building strong, trust-based relationships with both clients and candidates, and for translating complex technical and business needs into successful hiring outcomes. My approach combines deep industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and a genuine commitment to understanding people’s motivations and long-term goals. Looking ahead, my goal is to continue evolving as a strategic talent partner within the life sciences space—helping innovative organizations grow, scale, and bring meaningful advancements to market. I’m particularly focused on expanding my impact through advisory partnerships, mentoring, and contributing to teams and initiatives that shape the future of healthcare and science. See This Location

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October 26, 2026

Stephen Colavito

In addition to Direct Hire Solutions working as a recruiter or full desk professional, Steve is known for designing and managing innovative early-career Emerging Talent programs that address talent pipeline challenges, labor spend, skills gaps, attrition, brain drain, and knowledge retention, with results including a 94% full-time conversion rate and a 60% reduction in OPEX. He has also managed onshore outsourced services programs that achieved 30% cost savings and a 60% increase in customer satisfaction. Steve has also played a key role in building an internship program 0 to 4,500 internships between 2017 and 2020 resulting in a five-year program extension for his employer. Steve is passionate about using best in class sourcing tools to find top talent for his clients while creating strong candidate relationships to ensure the right alignment for both parties to be successful in their next endeavor. See This Location

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October 26, 2026

Hilary Ceman

Hilary Ceman comes with 7 years experience in the staffing industry. Her specialties include accounting and finance, operations, engineering, construction, and human resources. She focuses on contract, contract to hire, direct placement, and executive search and has a proven track record of client retention and satisfaction, as well as holds fantastic candidate relationships. She holds a BA from The University of Kansas in Communications and Public Affairs, and a MA from Baker University in Organizational Development and Human Resources. Hilary is a proud Kansas City native and lives on the Kansas side with her Husband and three children. She loves what she does and is looking forward to assisting you with your next great hire, or new opportunity! See This Location

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October 26, 2026

Mark Broadfoot

Mark Broadfoot is a proficient talent acquisition leader with over 25 years of experience in executive, corporate, and university program development. Mark built his career from the ground up, from hourly placements to his most recent role leading a global headhunting team filling senior-level consultants in STEM-related fields. Mark’s approach to recruiting is to build on candidate experience through personal outreach, relationship building, and internal trust. Mark’s background includes building talent acquisition departments from inception, incorporating the hiring process, talent evaluation, hiring metrics, and executive leadership guidance. Mark’s leadership style emphasizes creativity by developing, coaching, mentoring, and encouraging new ideas and approaches. In his free time he enjoys sharing his passion for scuba diving as a PADI scuba diving instructor. See This Location

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October 26, 2026

Lexi Brough

Lexi Brough comes with 7 years’ experience in the staffing industry. Her main focus has been in the accounting and finance space with the ability to assist her clients and candidates in many other office roles (HR, customer service, administrative, etc.) She focuses on contract/consulting, contract to hire, direct placement, and executive search. She is known for her ability to build strong and lasting relationships with her clients and candidates and always putting her best foot forward. Lexi lives in southern Indiana with her husband and three kiddos. She holds a BA from Franklin College in Public Relations and Business. When Lexi isn’t assisting her clients and candidates in their searches, you can find her coaching the local High school girls’ basketball team, at the barn, on the golf course with her husband, or chasing her twin toddlers and preschooler around! See This Location

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October 26, 2026
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