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CV Resources is a full service staffing firm that provides talent to the Accounting, Finance, Administrative, Human Resources and Supply Chain & Logistics sectors. We are fast, flexible, and reliable.
Mike-V (1)
Managing Partner | Founder

Mike Vass

Education: Chapman University, Bachelor of Science in Finance
Favorite Team: New York Yankees
Fun(ny) Fact: I don’t like tomatoes, but love ketchup.
My Superpower: Hitting homeruns and making wine disappear.
Things that make me happy: Traveling, wine tasting and enjoying time with family.
Family / Kids / Pets: Wife (Alissa) and Son (Hudson)

Cole Sturm
Managing Partner

Cole Sturm

Education: Portland State University – Bachelors in Marketing and Advertising Management
Favorite Team: Niner Gang!
Fun(ny) Fact: Pocahontas (yes, that Pocahontas) is my 13th Great Grandmother
My Superpower: Exceptional memory! People call me the “Human CRM”
Things that make me happy: Yard/housework, Saturday morning coffee, traveling, sunshine, anything water related, and spending quality time with friends.
Family / Kids / Pets: 2 Labradoodles (Bentley and Rocky)

Devon
Executive Recruiter

Devon Brown

Education: Biola University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
Favorite Team: Seattle Seahawks or Los Angeles Rams
Fun(ny) Fact: I won the women’s long drive competition (250 yards!) in a recent golf tournament.
My Superpower: I’m a chameleon, I can blend in anywhere.
Things that make me happy: Quality time with friends and family over a good meal and glass of wine.
Family / Kids / Pets: Habibi Bear Puppy coming soon!

Director of Human Resources and Compliance

Hilary Gilles

Education: University of Southern California, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Southwestern Law School, J.D.
Favorite Team: USC Trojans
Fun(ny) Fact: I’ve been playing pickleball since 2012 (long before the current fad).
My Superpower: Master of Multitasking
Things that make me happy: Family, Travel, Being Active Outside, Helping Others and Cooking
Family / Kids / Pets: Husband (Mike), Daughters (Kate, Grace, Lauren) and Golden Retriever (Jack)

Client Services Manager

Kelsey Miles

Education: California State University San Marcos – Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Favorite Team: Chargers, Dodgers and Warriors!
Fun(ny) Fact: I’ve traveled to 9 countries outside of the US!
My Superpower: The art of organization – whether it’s a messy spreadsheet or cluttered desk, making it functional.
Things that make me happy: The beach, surfing, traveling, being creative, meeting any dog, enjoying the best local Oceanside spots, spending time with family and friends!
Family / Kids / Pets: Husband (Nate), 3 adorable nephews and nieces and 2 more on the way!

Sarah Yarnell
Recruiting Manager

Sarah Yarnell

Education: BS in Business Marketing from Azusa Pacific University
Favorite Team: Chicago Cubs
Fun(ny) Fact: I’ve driven across the country 10+ times!
My Superpower: I am a human calendar! Can’t remember when your appointment is? I can.
Things that make me happy: Spending time outdoors with my family and watching my daughter grow up!
Family / Kids / Pets: Husband (Trent), daughter (Ruby), and labradoodle (PJ)

Curtis-Anderson
Managing Director

Curtis Anderson

Education: Communications and English Writing – Western Oregon University

Favorite Team: Golden State Warriors

Fun(ny) Fact: I have a lifetime undefeated record in the game Scattegories and am the number three player in the world (self-proclaimed and impossible to verify, so don’t try please)

My Superpower: Language and communication, impromptu speaking, rapping, poetry, if its words – I love it!

Things that make me happy: Sports, Food, and hanging out with friends and family

Family / Kids / Pets: A wonderful mother and father, a great sister, and two child-models as my niece and nephew (Aliyah and Isaiah)

Managing Partner | CEO

Michael Gilles

Education: University of Southern California, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Favorite Team: USC Trojans
Fun(ny) Fact: I made and sold 124 ceramic coffee mugs last year!
My Superpower: Back Office Wizardry
Things that make me happy: Family, Travel, Surfing, Fly Fishing and Pottery.
Family / Kids / Pets: Wife (Hilary), Daughters (Kate, Grace, Lauren) and Golden Retriever (Jack)

Managing Director

Mina Azimi

Education: University of California Santa Barbara, Bachelors of Science in Communication
Favorite Team: Los Angeles Rams
Fun(ny) Fact: I’m the biggest foodie and love all food!
My Superpower: Optimism – I always try to have a positive outlook and approach as much as I can. Generally, it ends up working out in my favor!
Things that make me happy: Spending time in nature with my fiancé and dog.
Family / Kids / Pets: Fiancé (Walid) and Australian Shepherd (Indie)

Nelson-Liu
Managing Director

Nelson Liu

Education: University of California, Irvine – Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics
Favorite Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Fun(ny) Fact: I’ve lived in 3 different countries.
My Superpower: The ability to make people laugh and eat a lot.
Things that make me happy: I enjoy traveling to try new dishes!
Family / Kids / Pets: 2 Lop Bunnies, 1 Dwarf Bunny, and 1 Corgi.

Brandon
Executive Recruiter

Brandon Hoffman

Education: Cal State Fullerton, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, with a concentration in Entrepreneurship
Favorite Team: Los Angeles Angels
Fun(ny) Fact: I can write my name both upside down and backwards.
My Superpower: Finding the perfect candidates!
Things that make me happy: Spending time with family
Family / Kids / Pets: Fiancé (Julia) and Australian Shepherd (Yui)

Lauren Ericson
Managing Director

Lauren Ericson

Education: Boise State University – Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Favorite Team: Boise State Broncos!
Fun(ny) Fact: I love true crime! I’m always listening to a podcast or watching a documentary.
My Superpower: Undercover nerd! I graduated High School as Valedictorian and finished college a year early.
Things that make me happy: A good book, live music, trying a new restaurant
Family / Kids / Pets: Husband (Kellen) / Pitbull Mix (BamBam) & Cat (Cardi)

Patrick-Kelly
Executive Recruiter

Patrick Kelly

Education: Northern Arizona University
Favorite Team: AZ Cardinals
Fun(ny) Fact: I love to travel whether it’s in state, nationally, or internationally!
My Superpower: Predict the Future to make it big on the stock market
Things that make me happy: Surfing, Mountain Biking, and Snowboarding
Family / Kids / Pets: Two Australian Shepherds (Poppy and Booker)

Marcos Mendez
Recruiting Manager

Marcos Mendez

Education: California State University, Northridge – Bachelor’s and Master’s in Urban Planning
Favorite Team: LA Dodgers, LA Lakers
Fun(ny) Fact: Every year, I take on a new hobby I’ve never tried before and work to master it. This year, it’s Muay Thai!
My Superpower: The ability to find the positive in any situation.
Things that make me happy: Trying new things and gradually becoming good at them.
Family / Kids / Pets: I’m the oldest of five!

Managing Partner

Melanie Leyesa Soncrant

Education: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Bachelor of Science in Finance
Favorite Team: Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Bucs
Fun(ny) Fact: Picked out and won 5 out of the 6 Powerball numbers for my Dad when I was in junior high and voted most likely to win the lottery in high school.
My Superpower: Can solve murder mysteries on Dateline and 48 hours in the 1st 10 minutes.
Things that make me happy: Family time, Traveling as much as possible to beach and wine tasting destinations, Trying new restaurants and Shopping for shoes, shoes and more shoes.
Family / Kids / Pets: Husband (Rob), Australian Labradoodle (Cava) and Chihuahua/Papillon (Lu)

Managing Director

Cesar Soto

Education: California State University Northridge – Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Marketing
Favorite Team: Lakers, Dodgers, Rams (LA all day!)
Fun(ny) Fact: In first grade I was certain I would play in the NBA in the future
My Superpower: Figuring out what old song was sampled in today’s modern music and organizing things
Things that make me happy: my family, helping others, traveling, sports, music, yard work, learning, etc
Family / Kids / Pets: Fiancé (Cecelia), Girl Dad of 2 (C’enna and Capri), Dog (Fox)

Recruiting Manager

Alejandra "Alé" Moll

Education: University of Arizona
Favorite Team: Houston Astros! (really it is the Arizona Wildcats😊)
Fun(ny) Fact: I am a BADASS Ironman and multi – Half Ironman!
My Superpower: I “kill” them with kindness.
Things that make me happy: Relaxing with my family, snuggling with my cat and dog, going for a great run and buying new shoes!
Family / Kids / Pets: Boyfriend (Joff), Tabby Cat (Princess Monkey) and mini-Labradoodle (Cleo)

Executive Recruiter

Sylvia Handjaja, CPA

Education: University of Washington, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Favorite Team: GO Seahawks!
Fun(ny) Fact: I am a foodie and a whiskey lover!
My Superpower: Well I’m a Leo so my tenacity and fighting for what I believe is definitely my superpower! I don’t take “No” for an answer.
Things that make me happy: Family, vacations, anything water-related, and good people.
Family / Kids/ Pets: Daughter (Ava) and Son (Jake)

Jake Ovgard
Recruiting Manager

Jake Ovgard

Education: Portland State University & Oregon Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies
Favorite Team: Oregon State Beavers & Detroit Lions
Fun(ny) Fact: I played 3 different sports in college (track, football, and rugby) and have dislocated my shoulder 10 times.
My Superpower: Cooking (but mostly eating)
Things that make me happy: Spending time with family and friends, the outdoors, sports, travel, food, beer, and wine.
Family / Kids / Pets: 2 nephews (Brave & Brooks) and 2 cats (Piper & Pips)

Vivien Ho
Recruiting Manager

Vivien Ho

Education: California State University, Long Beach – Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development
Favorite Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Fun(ny) Fact: I am the oldest of 3 siblings, each of us are perfectly 5 years apart.
My Superpower: The ability to laugh at anything and make the best out of any situation!!
Things that make me happy: Food and Traveling!! I love trying dishes from the country it originates from!!
Family / Kids / Pets: 3 Bunnies and 1 Corgi

Nairi-Aboolian
Recruiting Manager

Nairi Aboolian

Education: California State University Northridge, English Literature
Favorite Team: Kings
Fun(ny) Fact: I’m an “I Love Lucy” addict!
My Superpower: I can predict the fate of a deal before it ever unfolds like a recruiting psychic, but with better data.
Things that make me happy: Spending time with my family and sweets of all kinds.
Family / Kids / Pets: Hubby, 2 boys and no pets…yet!

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