It’s Who You Know
About Us
ConnectPoint Search Group provides Professional Search and Contract Staffing solutions to companies seeking uniquely qualified executive, professional, and technical professionals to fill key positions in the Accounting & Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Clerical & Administrative fields. We work with all industries within the greater Sacramento Region. Also, as member of the Sanford Rose Associates network of offices, we are affiliated with other connected offices serving diverse disciplines, industries, and geographies. Recognized as a Top 10 ranked executive search firm, as part of the Sanford Rose Associates network of offices, we can support your needs no matter what or where they are.
We partner with our clients and candidates to understand their unique needs and have successfully matched thousands of candidates with the right companies to the right positions. Our success is greatly attributed to our tenured team, local market knowledge, deep industry expertise, speed to market, recruiting methods, and – above all – our relationships. After all, it’s all about who you know!
Let’s connect… we would love to know you!
Our Team
We don’t mean to brag—okay, we will—but we have got the smartest, most experienced, and hardest working team you’ll find anywhere, whether you’re a candidate or an employer. We’ve got over 120 years of collective experience in the executive search, staffing and recruiting industries. A track record of success that locally-owned Sacramento firms can’t touch. But more important, we’re nice people. You’ll like working with us. We promise.
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Walnut Creek, CA
Sacramento Resident
A very long time
Daydream Job
Custom Car Builder
Motto
“Radiate Love”
Favorite Things
In his spare time, Curt promotes conscious music artists and is developing a nonprofit tied to music to provide support for Mexico’s indigenous Raramuri Indians. Curt also enjoys spending time with his horses and is involved in local humanitarian and animal support projects.
Curt Cetraro
CEO
A leader in Accounting and Finance for 25+ years, Curt supports the culture and systems that make ConnectPoint the employer of choice for recruitment professionals and the vendor of choice for Sacramento Region companies. Gratitude, generosity and high standards exemplify Curt’s approach and style.
ConnectPoint Love: “CPSG is for people who love what they do and want to be part of a collaborative team. I love how we care for each other and take great care in how we treat our clients and candidates.”
LinkedIn | curt@cpsg.com | (916) 239.3700 x5484
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Portola, CA
Daydream Job
Criminal Profiler
Fur Babies
2 pups – “Tucker” and “Tanner”
2 cats – “Khol” and “Emmy”
Favorite Things
Traci is naturally curious and loves to learn about people, which has helped her become an expert matchmaker, driving the success of CPSG! Traci is also a busy mom who loves spending time with her family; some of their favorite activities to enjoy together include attending sporting events (go Sac Republic and Kings!) and rooting for their son in his soccer games and visiting their daughter in SoCal! In her leisure time, Traci loves spending time with lifelong friends and snuggling with her fur babies while she reads or watches thriller and crime movies. As an avid music lover, Traci also loves attending concerts for a fun girl’s night out, cheering on her favorite artists at Golden One! She is also passionate about her community and enjoys supporting humanitarian and animal support organizations, including the American Cancer Society and local pet shelters.
Traci Cetraro
President
Traci defines a working President! With over two decades of experience, her steel-trap memory, inherent curiosity, and love for connecting great companies with stellar candidates, she has grown ConnectPoint Search group to the most successful locally-owned boutique search and staffing firm in the Sacramento Region!
Traci exemplifies leadership; she has taught her team how to thrive in this industry through leading by example – Traci is our owner but also manages a full desk, working alongside her team every day. Traci’s deep-rooted connections and industry expertise, work ethic, genuine passion for what she does, and proven methods of locating top talent has all attributed to her success – so much so that she is recognized as a Pacesetter by MRINetwork every year, ranked amongst the top 5% performers nationwide! Her high standards, sincerity, and integrity shine through her work and every corner of our organization.
Traci has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with option in Criminal Justice from California State University Chico.
ConnectPoint Love: “I get to talk to people I’ve known for years and meet new ones every day. Our team really cares about making the right long-term match for both our candidates and clients.”
LinkedIn | traci@cpsg.com | (916) 239.3700 x5488
FUN FACTS
Hometown
East Bay, CA
Daydream Job
Art Gallery Owner in a Coastal Town
Fur Baby
1 pup – “Sebastian,” a Cockapoo
Favorite Things
Maria is part of a huge Filipino/Spanish family and enjoys frequently attending family gatherings. In her leisure time, Maria loves to binge-watch crime shows – TV is a big talk-topic of our office! Maria is also passionate about helping those less fortunate and enjoys volunteering to serve a small homeless group in Sacramento.
Maria Martinez
Director
Information Technology
With two decades of Information Technology recruiting experience, Maria is an exemplary Practice Leader. She may be tiny, but she is determined and resourceful in sourcing top talent for her clients. Her drive and motivation to be the best in the Sacramento area has led Maria to being one of our top performers year after year. She takes on every assignment focused on results and goes above and beyond for her clients. She prides herself on being a straight shooter with both clients and candidates allowing them to make informed decisions.
Maria has been with us since day one and remains committed to building the ConnectPoint Search Group name in the greater Sacramento area.
Extremely well connected in the Information Technology world, her extensive knowledge base gives her the background to place individuals in a variety of roles, including:
- Technology Management
- Software Engineering
- Project Management and Business Analysis
- Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
- DevOps
- Network and Systems Engineering
Maria has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from California State University Sacramento.
ConnectPoint Love: “CPSG is a family… my family. My very fun, loving, and slightly dysfunctional family. We have each other’s backs and we will also call each other out. We will always do what is right by our customers and candidates. I am proud to be a part of an ethics-first organization that supports the local Sacramento community.”
LinkedIn | maria@cpsg.com | (916) 239.3700 x5471
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Dixon, CA
Daydream Job
Dog Retreat/Resort Owner
Fur Babies
6 pups, 3 cats, 2 guinea pigs
Favorite Things
Karen is a busy mom with two daughters, one stepdaughter, and two stepsons. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and enjoys volunteering at her daughters’ school where she is a Room Parent. Karen’s “Daydream Job” is to open a beautiful retreat/resort for dogs near a lake where they can enjoy fun-filled days swimming in the water, running around the terrain playing with the other dogs or just napping while basking in the sunlight and breathing in the fresh, cool air.
Karen Marsh-Beedy
Business Development Manager
Karen brings with her over 10 years of experience in the staffing industry as a successful Business Development Manager. Her primary focus has been to consult with local companies in the Sacramento and surrounding areas and assist in the growth and development of their accounting and finance staff. Karen has tenacity, and follow through, and as a result, became a leader in the industry.
Repeat clients is Karen’s trademark. Her authentic tailored approach to assisting her clients find the best contract and direct-hire talent available is what she does best. She believes every role is unique and thus spends the time to learn a company’s culture to find the right candidate who will understand and attain the goals set forth.
Karen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from California State University, Sacramento.
ConnectPoint Love: “Of all the things that I love about CPSG, I love our team the most – we work well together, trust one another, and we all work hard to help place people in their next wonderful opportunity.”
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Spokane, WA
Daydream Job
Cat Hoarder
Fur Babies
2 cats – “Fat” and “Garbage”
Favorite Things
Staci is an adrenaline junkie, loves riding motorcycles, and dreams of traveling the world someday! She is also in her college’s Hall of Fame for tennis and ski raced in the Junior Olympics. Staci enjoys more mellow activities, too, like playing volleyball and, once upon a time, was crowned “Miss Personality” and won the Talent Competition of a Miss American Pageant. We crown her for her sense of humor! Staci will tell you “I’m not small, I’m fun sized!”
Staci Heidenson
Operations Specialist
Staci has a strong background in Operations, Technology, Training, and Development. She started her career as a Recruiting Coordinator and was quickly promoted into Human Resource Operations where she oversaw operations and training development. Staci’s recruiting background, passion for operations, and love of data and technology often make her our go-to-gal; she consistently works to ensure that all is running smoothly and that we are working efficiently and effectively for our clients and candidates!
Staci has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Human Resources from Eastern Washington University.
ConnectPoint Love: “I love working at CPSG because of the team. I also appreciate the transparency and honesty of the company. Trustworthy, supportive, reliable. It’s a close family.”
FUN FACTS
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Philippines
Daydream Job
Dog Trainer
Fur Babies
2 pups – “Max” and “Phoebe,” both rescue mutts
Favorite Things
In her leisure time, Melody loves to spend time with her kids and her rescue pups. She also enjoys decorating and dressing up and her festivity has awarded her the proud titles of 1st Place in our Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest and 2nd Place in our Halloween Costume Contest! Melody is also a Karaoke Singer Extraordinaire!
Melody Andaya
Senior Search Consultant
Accounting & Finance and Business Support Services
Melody has over 7 years of recruiting experience in the Accounting and Finance industry. In her role as a Senior Search Consultant, she recruits across all industry sectors in the greater Sacramento area.
The hallmarks of Melody’s service model include personal attention, integrity, commitment and an understanding of the Sacramento business landscape. They are key contributors to her successfully bringing top talent to achieve the goals of her clients.
Melody begins every search with a deep assessment, so she can gain an understanding of her client’s unique needs, business strategies, and culture. Her tenured experience is coupled with deep rooted connections; she knows where to locate the candidates that are the perfect fit, how to approach them, and most importantly, how to get them interested. Having a strong network and building good business relationships are the keys to her success.
Melody has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from San Francisco State University.
ConnectPoint Love: “CPSG is a successful firm with a fun, easy-going environment. My co-workers are like minded individuals that are honest, ethical, and have a great sense humor.”
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Red Bluff, CA
Daydream Job
Musician
Motto
“Driven by ambition… fueled by coffee.”
Favorite Things
Chris is a musician who enjoys playing the drums and the guitar and has played in several bands around the Sacramento area.
Chris Truax
Search Consultant
Information Technology
Chris has worked in the recruiting industry for over 3 years. Prior to joining ConnectPoint Search Group he spent 15 years in a managerial role in the hospitality industry.
With his extensive customer service experience, Chris has become an expert in seeking out, qualifying, and presenting candidates to prospective employers and aiding in decisions that ultimately impact both parties for the better. Chris serves the IT and business community by helping those with rare skills connect with those organizations who need them.
Chris specializes in placing individuals in a variety of technical roles, including:
- Network/Systems Infrastructure
- Software Engineering and Development
- DevOps
- Business Intelligence/Data Analysis
- IT Support/Systems Administration
Chris is currently attending Western Governors University to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management.
ConnectPoint Love: “I really love the culture and the people that I work with! Traci and Curt have worked so hard to build a team and create an environment where we all actually WANT to come to work every day. They care deeply about everyone that works for them and about creating positive relationships with everyone they interact with. Plus… FREE COFFEE!”
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Pleasanton, CA
Favorite Beats
Country
Daydream Job
College Gameday Host
Favorite Things
Danica is a busy mom of three kids and enjoys soaking up time with her family and their two dogs, Baylee and Josie. Together, they love playing games and Danica has a great time attending her kids’ sporting events. In her leisure time, Danica enjoys running, being active, and rooting for her favorite team when watching football. She is also a craft beer enthusiast and enjoys exploring new flavors while listening to Country music.
Danica Edgar
Search Consultant
Accounting & Finance and Business Support Services
Danica has a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from California State University, Fresno.
ConnectPoint Love: “I love collaborating with a team of fun, driven professionals to make a difference in our community and to ensure successful long-term placements.”
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Paradise, CA
Daydream Job
Travel Photographer
Motto
“The best is yet to come!”
Favorite Things
Adventures, the “Golden Hour,” beautiful places, photography, good music, good wine, and quality time with good company bring Jessica the most joy! She thrives through creative outlets and values authenticity, genuine relationships, and living intentionally. Spending time with friends and family is one of her favorite pastimes, and she feels most “at home” outdoors… whether in the mountains, on the water, or on a trail, she is always looking forward to the next adventure and loves any excuse to travel, go hiking, camping, exploring, beach combing, kayaking, wine tasting, or on a road trip to explore beautiful California!
Jessica Dauterman
Creative Specialist
Jessica manages all creative ventures of ConnectPoint Search Group, specializing as our brand manager and “Marketing Guru.” She joined ConnectPoint Search Group with over a decade of experience in a creative background and four years of experience in the staffing industry, so she knows the challenges that our Recruiters and clients face in bringing top talent into an organization and how to implement creative marketing that lead us in the market. Jessica also plays an integral part in our cultural development here at ConnectPoint Search Group, organizing events and activities that enrich our days and grow our team, and has been fondly dubbed as our “Purveyor of Fun!”
Jessica has a Bachelor’s Degree in Design from California State University, Sacramento.
ConnectPoint Love: “CPSG is truly one of a kind! Built on genuine care and integrity, our team really is more like a family than a group of co-workers. We are passionate about what we do and are intentional about doing it well. Plus, fur babies … work is always better with fur babies! Best. Job. Ever.”
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Santa Rosa, CA
Transylvania, Romania
Daydream Job
Mentor/Counselor
Fur Baby
1 pup – “Miley,” a Havenese/Poodle Mix
Favorite Things
Armina loves to travel and some of her favorite destinations so far include Brazil, Mexico, Bali, Canada, and the Cayman Islands. Locally, Pollock Pines is her favorite escape where she feels the most restored and calm, surrounded by nature as she hikes. Next stop on her Bucket List is the Mediterranean Coast.
Armina Stupar
Search Consultant
Accounting & Finance and Business Support Services
Armina specializes in Accounting and Finance recruiting and, as a CPA with six years of experience in the accounting industry, she brings tremendous insight to both candidates and clients in what they need to be successful. With a deep understanding of accounting and the importance of environment, mentorship and growth, Armina is uniquely qualified to help clients locate and attract the top talent for every role from individual contributors to managers, directors, and beyond. She specializes in placing candidates in a variety of accounting and finance functional roles throughout many industries, including:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Tax
- Audit
- Financial Analyst
- Payroll
Armina has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Finance from California State University Sacramento.
ConnectPoint Love: “I love our team environment! As an accountant, I was always in more of an independent contributor role, but here I absolutely love the collaboration and support and camaraderie of being part of a team! Also, I love that this is such a dog-loving office and we have dogs in the office – makes a big difference in the overall environment!”
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Woodland, CA
Daydream Job
Recruiter
(working from the beaches of South America)
Fur Babies
2 pups – “Barnaby” and “Hamilton,” Goldendoodles
Favorite Things
Curtis is a family guy and loves hanging with his large Italian family, in which he is the youngest with six siblings! He has a spirit of adventure, enjoys traveling internationally, and even lived overseas in Indonesia for three years (where he had two pet monkeys)! Bali and Costa Rica top his favorite vacation destinations so far, with many more on his bucket list! Curtis also loves outdoor activities and enjoys playing sports (especially basketball), hiking, camping, and mountain biking. In his leisure time, you can find Curtis strumming his guitar, jamming to acoustic blues.
Curtis Familia
Search Consultant
Accounting & Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, & Administration
With a background in public accounting/audit and recruiting, Curtis is uniquely equipped with tremendous insight to support both clients and candidates with their hiring and career needs. Furthermore, Curtis is defined by authenticity and is passionate about building genuine partnerships, especially those that support small businesses and professionals. Here at ConnectPoint Search Group, Curtis specializes in building relationships with companies in the greater Sacramento region and helping our team place mid-to-senior level professionals in a variety of functional roles, including:
- Accounting & Finance
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Administration
Curtis has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from California State University, Sacramento.
ConnectPoint Love: “My initial introduction to CPSG came from a family member and she kept raving about how amazing they were to work with. The more I have gotten to know the people at CPSG, the more I can tell that these are people who genuinely love what they do and are good at it. The passion and the desire to do business the right way is what I most connect with.”
FUN FACTS
Favorite Things
Trish loves the beach, traveling, and watching our team succeed. Her favorite food is Mexican food.
Trish Ryan
Sales & Strategy Development
Trish was part of the MRINetwork family for over 20 years with 3 offices based in Southern California. The offices won multiple Top 10 awards throughout her time as a franchise owner with MRI and her office was the very first Rookie Office of the Year. Trish ventured outside the franchise to gain a more global view of the recruiting industry and became Director of Franchise Development West for MRINetwork before joining PrincetonOne as Vice President for five years.
Trish’s role of Sales & Strategy Development was designed to ensure our commitment to excellence in the recruiting industry and the greater Sacramento region.
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Sacramento, CA
Daydream Job
Forensic Pathologist
Fur Babies
1 Cat – “Quiche”
Favorite Things
Mari loves to travel and has adventured her way through nearly all 50 states of the US. Internationally, she studied abroad in France, and returning to Europe to admire the architecture and indulge in the cuisine (especially chocolate) tops her bucket list! When Mari is home, she enjoys hanging with her black cat, ‘Quiche,’ who splits her time between the couch and her food bowl. Mari loves cats and is passionate about supporting local rescues; if Quiche would allow it, Mari would love to someday foster kittens/cats while they wait for their fur-ever homes.
Mari Tateyama
Recruiting Support Coordinator
Joining the CPSG family as our Recruiting Support Coordinator, Mari connects her passion for helping others and her administrative background to provide spirited support to our growing team of Search Consultants. Mari’s primary focus is serving the success of our Accounting & Finance Department.
Mari has a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing from the University of California, Riverside, and an Associate’s Degree in Merchandise Marketing from FIDM.
ConnectPoint Love: I love the amazing team of CPSG!
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Roseville, CA
Daydream Job
Dog Walker
Fur Baby
1 pup – “Frank,” a Boston Terrier (our Office Dog)
Favorite Things
First and foremost, Tyler’s favorite is Frank – our Chief Pawsitivity Officer (see also “Office Dog”)! Second to his newlywed wife, of course! In his free time, Tyler enjoys hiking, biking, camping, snowboarding, and adventuring his way through Midtown! While Tyler is an extraordinary Recruiter, he also has several hidden talents that come with some impressive accomplishments including being a World Record Holder for Longest Shot-Ski and being named Mr. Hawaiian Tropic 1996!
Tyler Privette
Search Consultant
Accounting & Finance and Business Support Services
Tyler joined ConnectPoint Search Group with three years of recruiting experience in the Sacramento region. As part of our Accounting & Finance team, he is committed to providing extraordinary customer service to our clients and candidates and his dedicated work ethic, transparency, and collaborative approach are among the many reasons for his success. He takes the time to understand a client’s needs and attracts the talent they are seeking to meet their goals and values. He specializes in placing all levels of Accounting & Finance professionals, as well as Administrative and Human Resources positions, such as:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Controller
- Accounting Manager
- Senior Accountant
- Staff Accountant
- Payroll
- Auditor
- Tax Accountant
- Cost Accountant
- Project Accountant
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Director of Finance
- Financial Analyst
- HR Generalist
- HR Manager
- Office Manager
Tyler has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from San Diego State University.
ConnectPoint Love: “The culture at CPSG is second to none. The team here is talented, motivated, and most of all, passionate. I consider my colleagues family, not co-workers.”
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Citrus Heights, CA
Daydream Job
App Developer
Fur Babies
1 pup – “Leo,” a Yellow Lab
Favorite Things
Nicole loves spending time with her family and their Yellow Lab, Leo. Together, they enjoy traveling and England tops Nicole’s bucket list for destinations to explore next! When hanging at home, she loves listening to music and collects vinyl records for fun. Nicole is also passionate about supporting Breast Cancer awareness and participates in walks every year for the cause.
Nicole Todd
Sr. Search Consultant
Information Technology
Nicole specializes in Information Technology recruiting, and with nearly two decades of IT recruiting experience in the Sacramento market, her industry knowledge and professional networks are vast! In her success as a Recruiter, Nicole’s passion for building relationships has awarded her the impressive title of “Recruiter of The Year” three times. Here at ConnectPoint Search Group, Nicole employs her industry expertise to partner with professionals in their career search to fill Information Technology roles such as:
- Technology Management
- Project Management and Business Analysis
- Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
- DevOps
- Network and Systems Engineering
- Software Engineering and Development
- IT Support/Systems Administration
Nicole has an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Cosumnes River College.
ConnectPoint Love: “I love the family environment and personal relationships. I can tell that it’s about more than the bottom line, which makes me feel so great about what I am offering the candidates that we partner with.”
FUN FACTS
Hometown
Davis, CA
Daydream Job
Artist
Fur Babies
1 pup – “Luna,” a Pomchi
Favorite Things
Lisa loves spending time with her family and their adorable Pomchi, Luna. They enjoy hiking and traveling together, and Lisa’s bucket list includes a road trip through every state of the US! Lisa’s favorite color is teal, Mexican food tops her list of favorite foods, and she has recently discovered a newfound love for fiber art, including macrame, knitting, and felting!
Lisa Abel
Operations Support Specialist
Lisa joined our Operations Team with over ten years of experience in administrative support and operations and four years of experience in the recruiting industry. Starting her career in recruiting as an Office Administrator, Lisa discovered her love for administrative assistance and developed a passion for providing quality support to aid the success of recruiters. Here at ConnectPoint Search Group, Lisa supports our team through operations, analytics, and providing technical solutions.
ConnectPoint Love: “I love how positive and team-centric CPSG is!”
FUN FACTS
Favorite Treat
Popcorn
Hobbies
Playing in water with the hose
Daydream Job
Cuddle Consultant
Frank
Chief Pawsitivity Officer
Frank is a Boston Terrier with four years of experience in being the best pup ever! As our Office Dog, Frank loves to come to play on what has been dubbed as “Frank Fridays” (as well as any other day that we can talk his dad, Tyler Privette, to bring him in)! Frank specializes in chasing toys down our hallway, sporting snazzy sweaters, snuggling, and playing with his other fur friends at ConnectPoint Search Group!
Culture
ConnectPoint Search Group is truly unique. Our passion for what we do, for our community here in the Sacramento Region, and for working collaboratively to support the people and businesses that we partner with to drive their success is a key factor that sets us apart. We go the extra mile for our clients and candidates that we represent and we do the same within our own team here at ConnectPoint Search Group. We love what we do and we have fun doing it! We believe that culture is an integral part of a company’s growth and success and we pride ourselves in leading by example. Built on integrity, diligence, and genuine care, our culture supports a balanced approach that has guided us to become a leader in our industry. Awarded as an A+ Employee’s Choice company, we’re the best to work with and to work for – we are proud of our team here at ConnectPoint Search Group!
As we continue to grow, we intentionally select each new member with the utmost care and attention and are excited about what each of us contributes to make us what we are – the best of the best! Are you intrigued? We would love to connect with you! Whether you have years of valuable industry experience or are fresh and eager to learn, we offer a comprehensive training program, unique to ConnectPoint Search Group, that is relevant and relatable to the current business climate and each new member of our team receives the tools needed to develop and thrive in the role taken on. Submit the form below to learn more!
Awards & Affiliations
Sacramento Business Journal A+ Employers Employee Choice Award: #1 Micro Company
ConnectPoint has been a proud premium level sponsor of the local FEI Sacramento Chapter for close to a decade. FEI is the premier organization in Sacramento for Accounting and Finance professionals we love being active in the association!
To expand further beyond our Sanford Rose Associates® network global reach and our local market expertise, we are aligned as a member in the American Association of Finance & Accounting. This affiliation gives us access to Accounting and Finance talent across the United States with locally owned search firms like ours that specialize in Accounting and Finance. These partnerships have resulted in many inter-office referrals bringing our collective clients the best talent possible from across the country.
As a member of the Sanford Rose Associates network of offices, ranked as a Top 10 Executive Search Firm Network, we provide access to Local Market, National, and Global talent pools and a broad range of services to meet your unique needs.