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Building an outstanding company starts with securing exceptional talent. We make
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OUR PLACEMENT EXPERTISE


WE’RE SPECIALIZED IN WHAT WE DO


FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

From accountants to CFOs, we match highly qualified candidates with in-demand
skills to organizations who share the same goals and values.


TECHNOLOGY

We partner with tech experts at leading companies and connect them with high
performing innovators, ensuring that the right people drive technological
advancements.


LIFE SCIENCES

We provide staffing solutions to assist throughout the entire product lifecycle,
from research and development to market introduction and pharmacovigilance.


LEGAL

We excel in sourcing top-tier talent for the legal industry, leveraging our deep
understanding of legal practices and market dynamics.


SALES, MARKETING & OPERATIONS

We match dynamic candidates in the sales, marketing, and operations side with
leading companies of all sizes and across all industries.

STRATEGIC EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS


UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

Our mission is to ignite the potential in individuals and organizations alike.
By linking exceptional talent with the world’s foremost companies, we drive
remarkable achievements. Discover how we can elevate your success today.

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ABOUT US


FINDING YOUR PERFECT FIT

For those looking to make power moves, our recruitment specialists have the
industry knowledge with the localized expertise you need. Our recruitment
specialists provide white glove service, as we guide you through every stage of
the hiring process until you find your perfect match!

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We know that the best talent has options—but not every option is the right fit.
At SEP, we take the time to understand your needs and bring you only the best
job opportunities. Submit your resume and speak with a talent advisor today.



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Whether you need to hire someone for a permanent position, a whole team for a
one-off project, or just find great people that fit your organization, contact
us today and speak with a talent advisor.



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ADRIAN BROWN

Partner

Adrian was born and raised in Moreno Valley, California. He pursued his degree
in business with an emphasis in Marketing from the Cal State Fullerton
University. He knew early on within his college education he had a desire to
pursue a career in sales. Immediately after graduation, he landed an entry level
sales role doing IT recruiting at SEP in the midst of 2008 recession.

Adrian built his career in the Orange County office where he moved through the
ranks and serves as Junior Partner to date. His strengths have always been
centered around giving his staff the same opportunities he had. Mentoring staff
not just operationally but lending a voice of support outside the office as
well.

With Adrian serving Orange County for over a decade, it’s allowed him to
establish strong partnerships within the Orange County tech environment as well
as candidates and companies alike. Those relationships have allowed him to
gather insight on the unique needs of the market and guide his office
accordingly.

Outside of work, he enjoys international travel, rooting for his favorite sports
teams, and finding new brunch spots in the city of Long Beach where he resides.
Adrian is also a huge fan of live music, so don’t be surprised if you find him
at concert venues around the city.


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MISAEL VAZQUEZ

Partner

Misael Vazquez grew up in Montebello, California and holds a Bachelors in
Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University. He then traveled to
Germany for the World Cup after graduation and returned unscathed to start with
SEP in 2006.

Misael Vazquez is a Partner at SEP, and oversees operations for our San
Francisco, Denver, and Orange County branches. Misael built his career during a
pivotal time in the economy, digging deep and finding the success necessary
during the Great Recession, that led to the expansion of SEP’s second office in
San Francisco. He later became instrumental in the success of our west coast
operations while keeping a very hands on approach with SEP’s mentoring and
training curriculum.

Misael is constantly iterating and striving for transparent, mutually beneficial
partnerships with clients and candidates alike. His clients say he has an
uncanny ability to get into their minds and truly understand what they are
looking for in order to build out their teams and expand their businesses. A
byproduct of his ability to truly understand the needs of his clients? Misael
holds the record for top producer in SEP history.

Misael believes that his rise to partnership is owed to the SEP management staff
who came before him, who he was able to mimic and seek advice from. Now, as a
leader, he seeks to empower his own staff, reminding them that the desire to
succeed has to exceed your fear of failing.

When not recruiting, you can find him walking the parks of San Francisco with
his Great Dane.


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MATTHEW BROWNE

Partner

Matthew Browne has always enjoyed competition, and sales / consulting was a
career path he had a high amount of interest and curiosity in. So upon
graduating from UCLA with a degree in Biology, he joined SEP in 2012 and hasn’t
looked back since.

In the span of his tenure, he has worked in Los Angeles, Boston, and New York
and became an expert in the demands of each market. Always willing to try new
things and challenge himself, Matt was one of the first employees to explore a
new market when SEP first expanded east by establishing the Boston office. He
now serves as a Senior Partner and the Division Manager of the New York office.

Matt has a talent for truly understanding both people and organizations,
allowing him to see opportunities that others would pass by. His adaptability
and openness to trying new hiring strategies gives him an edge when it comes to
matching candidates and companies. One of Matt’s best accomplishments was
helping an early stage startup hire one of their first engineers. This company
went on to receive multi-millions in funding from Series A, B, and C, and the
candidate, who had started off as a Lead Engineer, went on to serve as Chief
Technology Officer.

When Matt isn’t working, he enjoys listening to music, exploring with his dog,
oscillating between Lifetime and horror movies (but never finishing either),
upcycling clothing, hiking, visiting farms, and searching for memorable
experiences.


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DARREN MABASHOV

Partner

Darren Mabashov began his career in recruiting in 1998 specializing in
technology placements. With a work ethic that can’t be matched, Darren expanded
his expertise into accounting, marketing, and sales among other specialities.

Darren is a strong believer that one must practice what they preach, and that
success requires hard work and adding value where others cannot. He continues to
mentor internal employees on building skill sets that will push their career
forward, knowing the foundation of a company is only as good as the employees
that represent its name on a daily basis. It’s with that mindset that Darren
uses to help clients and candidates alike achieve their goals. Darren
exemplifies the very dedication and vision he encourages as a mentor and
advisor.

With a resume that includes building out entire tech teams for various companies
and providing turn-key hiring solutions for start-ups to enterprise-level
clients, Darren has the experience and skill to build organizations. Helping
people and companies reach their full potential is both his day job and his
passion.

His current focus is serving as a Principal Advisor for SEP’s Professional
Services division in Los Angeles while also being a Partner with interest in all
SEP office locations. Darren currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, two
sons, and their dog. He is a huge history buff which makes sense given his
degree in History from California State University, Chico.


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JAMES KENNEDY

Partner

James Kennedy graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison with a degree in
Psychology, and left Waukesha, Wisconsin for Los Angeles. Soon thereafter, James
took an opportunity to join SEP in 2013, in a role that would allow him to
impact growth for both companies and candidates.

With the mentorship and guidance he received from the organization, paired with
his grit and dedication, James moved through the ranks from entry level employee
to Partner very quickly. Among his successes is the guidance he was able to
provide to a Fortune 500 company, allowing them to finally land and keep the top
talent they’d been searching for.

He describes his career at SEP as being centered on relationships – he excels in
seeing potential in people and organizations, and helping others see that
potential too. James has had the opportunity to manage different offices over
the years, from Los Angeles, to Boston, and Chicago, and has earned the respect
of his staff and peers through his unwavering commitment to achieve any goal he
sets forth.

James currently serves as Partner and Division Manager of the Chicago office. He
likes to spend his free time playing basketball, biking, and spending time with
his wife, dog, and daughter. He also likes to carve out some time at the end of
the day to make himself a nice martini.


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DEBBIE POTTER

Partner

Debbie Potter grew up in Connecticut and holds a BS in Psychology and Sociology
from Framingham State University. She began working in the recruiting field in
1997, with a personal interest in helping others reach the pinnacle in their
careers, and an insatiable drive to provide a superior experience to clients.

After many years of helping companies attain their goals, Debbie came to SEP in
2015 in search of an opportunity to have ownership in multiple entities and
truly enjoy all the benefits of her skill and experience. She credits SEP with
the opportunity to turn her career dreams into a reality, and is passionate
about seeing the same for others. She gains immense satisfaction from knowing
that she’s done everything in her power to make an experience better, whether
that’s for an employee, company, or candidate.

She has made a huge impact within her time, and has risen to become a Partner
with a focus on Sales and Operations for the East Coast market. She spends her
free time with her children and family, enjoying vacations on Duxbury Beach or
in the mountains of New Hampshire. She lives passionately to be in good health
whether that be taking restorative Yoga classes or getting conditioned with her
personal trainer. When she does have the extra time, she loves to get lost in a
good Netflix series.


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ALBERT DE LA VEGA

Partner

Albert De La Vega began his career with SEP in 2007 after graduating from the
University of California, Davis with a degree in Sociology – Law and a minor in
Political Science. He learned the ropes of recruiting as an entry-level
associate during the economic downturn of the Great Recession, and credits his
success during this time due to his work ethic, determination, and having a
growth mindset. Albert takes a holistic approach to business, seeing things from
multiple angles and bringing long term thinking into solving short term
challenges. He has successfully helped Fortune 500 companies hire hard-to-find
executives and matched Enterprise SaaS companies with long-term employees across
a variety of roles.

In addition to helping his clients successfully grow and scale their business,
Albert became very passionate about mentoring and growing the internal staff of
SEP. He takes pride in being able to adapt his training and management style to
help staff members of all personality types and experience levels. He leveraged
his leadership skills to become a successful Practice Manager, Division Manager,
and eventually a Partner in 2013. Desiring to drive SEP’s growth, he moved to
the East Coast in 2014 to open up the Boston office and aid in the development
of the NY office. In 2019, he moved back to Los Angeles to serve as a Principal
Advisor for SEP’s Professional Services division, while also mentoring the
Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago offices.

Outside of work, Albert enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and dog named
Bane. He recognizes the value of living a healthy lifestyle and enjoys learning
as much as he can about fitness, nutrition, and martial arts (Muay Thai, Krav
Maga, and Mixed Martial Arts).


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