Samantha Sao

About Samantha Sao

I’m Samantha Sao, a Senior Recruiter at Canon Recruiting Group, where I specialize in connecting top-tier talent with meaningful career opportunities across a variety of industries. Since joining the team in 2022, I’ve been committed to helping professionals build fulfilling careers—and helping companies grow by securing the right people for the right roles.I recruit for a wide range of positions, including Attorneys, Engineers, Financial Analysts, and other specialized professionals, serving industries such as finance, medical device, legal, and more. I bring a strategic, people-first approach to every search and thrive in fast-paced environments where adaptability and precision matter most.I’m passionate about delivering a positive, inclusive experience for both candidates and hiring managers. Whether you\'re exploring your next opportunity or building your ideal team, I’m here to make meaningful connections that drive success on both sides.Let’s connect and build something great together.

Experience

1. Senior Recruiter

   Canon Recruiting Group

   Oct 2022 — Present

   Manages the full-cycle recruitment process—from sourcing and interviewing to extending offers and supporting onboarding.– Conducts in-depth research, screening, and interviews to identify top talent for a variety of roles, from entry-level to executive.– Promotes and upholds company culture, values, and policies throughout the recruitment process.– Maintains timely and professional communication with client contacts to ensure prompt and accurate placement of candidates.– Delivers accurate and detailed reporting and documentation to management.– Organizes and supports events that recognize and engage employees.– Proactively builds and maintains candidate pipelines to meet client needs in a fast-paced, competitive hiring environment.– Maintains relationships with existing hires to ensure retention and satisfaction.– Utilizes available recruiting tools and systems to optimize hiring efficiency and effectiveness.– Strong ability to build and maintain rapport with both candidates and clients.– Excellent organizational and time management skills.– Clear and effective communication skills.– Proactive problem-solving mindset.

Education

• Los Angeles Valley College

  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2015 — 2019

• California State University, Northridge

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Management

  2019 — 2021

• Downtown Business Magnets High School

  HS Diploma

  2010 — 2014