MEET OUR TEAM

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.

Leadership Team:

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)

Managing Partner

Mina (Azimi) Hoshmand

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)

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 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)

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)

Southern California

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.

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

Jorge-Arroyo
Client Services Manager

Jorge Arroyo

Education: B.A at California state university, Northridge

Favorite Team: SF 49ers

Fun(ny) Fact: I love to learn about finance, investing, & self-development. I’m also a dog dad to a standard poodle that loves to play fetch.

My Superpower:  I can blend in anywhere

Things that make me happy: A cup of coffee in the morning outside in my balcony

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)

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!

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!

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!

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!

Pacific Northwest

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Joey-Sinclair
Recruiting Coordinator

Joey Sinclair

I’m a relationship-driven recruiting professional with the competitiveness and teamwork mindset I picked up playing football at Western Oregon University. Outside of work, I’m usually trying to soak up any sunshine I can find, whether I’m golfing, swimming, or just getting outdoors. I’m also a proud “Uncle Joey,” and time with my nieces is my favorite reset button. I try not to take life too seriously, so humor, optimism, and good energy are pretty much my default settings.

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Western Oregon University

Favorite Team: San Francisco 49ers

Fun(ny) Fact: I’m weirdly good at whistling (please don’t ask me to whistle for you, I’ll mess it up)

My Superpower: Being able to connect and communicate with any person.

Things that make me happy:  Quality time with my friends/family, sports, trying new foods, competing, etc.

Family / Kids / Pets: Two beautiful nieces and my dog (Prince)

Texas

Director of Client Services

Amy McElwain

Education: Tarleton State University | BS Professional & Relational Communications

Favorite Team: Dallas Mavericks & Dallas Cowboys

Fun(ny) Fact: I love spending my free time on DIY projects and perfecting my floral arrangement skills!

My Superpower: My laugh. It’s contagious!

Things that make me happy: My family, traveling, sunsets, working out, delicious food & desserts, flowers

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)

Colorado

Jessica-Davis - CVR
Managing Director

Jessica Davis

Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Colorado at Denver

Favorite Team: Denver Broncos

Fun(ny) Fact: When I met my husband at Texas Roadhouse (we were 17 and 19), we won ‘Next to Have a Baby’ and ‘Next to Get Married’ awards after only being together for 4 months. It was 5 years before we got married and 6 before we had kids, but after 20 years we still have the awards on display.

My Superpower: Braiding hair

Things that make me happy: Family time with my husband and kiddos (Addison-13 and Mason-8), traveling (literally anywhere!!), game nights and my pups (Lady and Duke – both rescues)!

Director of Client Services

Chloe Venegoni

Education: Bachelor of Science in Advertising & Public Relations, University of Tennessee

Favorite Team: Tennessee Volunteers — Go Vols!

Fun(ny) Fact: I love yellow mustard with my eggs in the mornings

My Superpower: Expert in finding the perfect GIF for any situation

Things that make me happy: Wellness, the lake, and quality time with Logan, our son Rhodes, who has brought so much joy into our lives, and Lyla- my soul dog!With five years experience in staffing and recruiting, I partner with both clients and candidates across Accounting, Finance, and HR functions to create lasting matches. I believe success is built through trust, transparency, and meaningful partnerships. I commit to bringing a people-first mindset to everything I do.

My approach combines strategy, creativity, and thoughtfulness to support teams in achieving long-term goals. I’m energized by building authentic connections and creating environments where people feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

Outside of work, I’m deeply rooted in wellness and believe balance is essential — 80/20 lifestyle for the win! I value time spent with family and friends, and I’m happiest near the water, especially during a lakeside sunset.

Arizona

Kelsey-McAtee
Managing Director

Kelsey McAtee

Kelsey McAtee has been in staffing for 7 years and brings a total of 10 years of experience in B2B sales. She is currently pursuing her MBA at the W.P. Carey School of Business, with an emphasis in leadership and organizational behavior.

Outside of work and school, Kelsey is raising her energetic 7‑month‑old cavapoo, Teddy, who is full of energy and kisses. She also enjoys giving back to the community through involvement with local charities, attending sporting events (Go Suns!), cooking, and spending time with family.

Kelsey is very excited to continue her career at CV Resources and to be part of such a talented team. She looks forward to taking her experience into a managing role to develop a team and contribute to CV Resources’ future growth and success by continuing her client relationships and building new ones.

Education:

  • North Dakota State University – Bachelor of Science
  • W.P. Carey School of Business – MBA Candidate

Favorite Team: Phoenix Suns

Fun Fact: I’ve run 9 half marathons, 1 full marathon, and close to 30 5Ks!

My Superpower: Multitasking — I seem to function better the more I have going on!

Things That Make Me Happy: My 7‑month‑old cavapoo, Teddy

Administration

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)

Payroll & Compliance Administrator

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)

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