Samantha Portillo

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ABOUT SAMANTHA PORTILLO

Hi there! I’m a PHR-certified Talent Acquisition Manager supporting D&M Leasing and our family of companies, including Four Stars Auto Group, Four Stars Finance, Apple Leasing, Dallas Lease Returns, and Autoflex Leasing. I’m passionate about connecting great people with meaningful career opportunities and building hiring strategies that scale alongside growing organizations. While our brands operate in the automotive space, the work goes far beyond filling roles. It’s about building strong teams, creating exceptional candidate and employee experiences, and aligning people strategies with long-term business goals. I thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments where growth, collaboration, and culture matter just as much as results.I specialize in full-cycle recruiting and process design, partnering closely with executives and hiring leaders to forecast hiring needs, optimize systems, and use data to drive smarter decisions. My experience spans building recruiting functions, improving efficiency through tools and metrics, and delivering a candidate experience that reflects each brand’s mission and values.Outside of day-to-day recruiting, I regularly share practical tips and insights for candidates, from resume best practices to interview preparation, based on what I see firsthand in the hiring process. I enjoy helping job seekers better understand how recruiters think and how small changes can make a big impact.I’m always open to connecting with people who are passionate about talent, culture, and building teams that truly work. Key areas of focus: • Strategic hiring & full-cycle recruiting across diverse industries and business models • Designing and optimizing scalable recruiting processes, workflows, and systems • Partnering with executives and senior leaders to align talent strategy with business growth • Employer branding and candidate experience that authentically reflect company culture and values • Culture-driven initiatives that support engagement, retention, and long-term team successOur Locations:Fort Worth | Dallas | Addison | Corinth | Houston | Austin | Henrietta | Jacksboro | Altus, OK