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Kyle Samuels
Founder and CEO - Charlotte
Founder and CEO
Linda Spearman Scott
Executive Search Partner - Charlotte
Executive Search Partner
Linda comes to Creative Talent Endeavors as an experienced Human Resource professional with over 25 years of experience in global financial services. She has held key leadership roles at organizations like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Silicon Valley Bank. Throughout her career, Linda has excelled in developing and executing high impact HR strategies which have had proven impact on business results. Through her considerable experience and knowledge, she has a deep appreciation and understanding of how important it is to find the right talent for key roles in order to drive business and create productive environments.
Linda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics with a concentration in Mathematics as well as an MBA from the University of South Carolina. Linda enjoys the outdoors in Charlotte and spends time hiking, running and working out.
Martha Lozano
Executive Assistant - Los Angeles
Executive Assistant
Martha is a highly experienced administrator with over 15 years supporting C-suite executives. Her broad career has included exposure to several industries, including non-profit healthcare, government work, and professional services. Martha is a self-starter and a natural problem solver, with an easy-going nature and a passion for driving great culture in the workplace. Martha lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for nearly a decade prior to moving to Southern California. Martha’s hobbies include spending time with her children, husband, and extended family, and she's deeply passionate about her plants. She would say gardening is her escape, however she doesn’t really have a green thumb, so she leaves that part to her husband!
Alex Martinez
Executive Search Partner - Dallas
Executive Search Partner
Alex is a global strategy and innovation executive with a track record of impact across both startup environments and complex, multinational organizations. With deep expertise spanning human capital, organizational design, and enterprise transformation, Alex is a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders in Fortune 500 companies and iconic global brands.
Known for cross-functional vision and strategic agility, Alex brings over two decades of experience driving results at the intersection of people, performance, and growth. His work at companies like Nike, Pizza Hut and Deloitte spans HR strategy, talent transformation, DEI, organizational development, and executive recruitment — all informed by a passion for enabling high-performing teams and cultures.
Monica Okrah
Executive Search Partner - Charlotte
Executive Search Partner
Monica brings both commercial and human insight to executive recruiting, drawing on experience in finance, high-growth startups, and nearly two decades of coaching leaders through pivotal career transitions on the path toward executive leadership.
She began her career in investment banking at J.P. Morgan, later moving into customer acquisition strategy at Red Ventures, before founding a global education and career consultancy that has guided more than 750 leaders to top MBA and executive programs worldwide. This work has given her a front-row seat to how great leaders emerge. Her ability to quickly assess talent while understanding organizational and industry dynamics gives her a distinctive lens in evaluating leadership.
Monica holds a degree in finance from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Based in Charlotte, she is also a competitive bodybuilder with ambitions of achieving her International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation pro status.
Our team has a broad range of skill sets, backgrounds, and life experiences, but each of us believes deeply in Changing the Face of TalentTM. As a remote-first company, we work intentionally to cultivate a culture of open communication, professional authenticity, and collaborative teamwork that helps new people settle in and find their stride quickly.
We proudly do things differently from other agencies in our space, creating a better environment for clients, candidates, and our employees.
Play the Right Way
We treat every project the same way a professional athlete approaches their game: with focus, dedication, and immense drive.
Stay True to You
By creating a culture of mutual respect, we empower everyone to be their true selves.
Be Bold
We know your business faces challenges, and when you work with us, we attack those challenges vigorously.
Innovate & Elevate
With an innovative mindset, we elevate our suite of talent-related service products.
Seek Understanding
We earnestly seek understanding to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Do Awesome S#!t
Yesterday’s awesome is tomorrow’s average.