Sara Chan
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Results-driven Executive Recruitment Leader with over 13 years in executive roles. Specializes in driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and enhancing client service. Expertise includes executive search, business development, and cultivating productive organizational cultures. Recognized as a 11-time President's Club award winner, showcasing success in talent acquisition and client relationship management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
True Search
San Francisco, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Partner with high-growth, SaaS tech-enabled companies VC, Private Equity and Enterprise firms to place entrepreneurial leaders in executive positions
- Led strategic initiatives that enhanced executive search processes and improved client engagement.
- Managed 8-12 active retained executive searches simultaneously, overseeing entire search process from client engagement to placement.
- Develop comprehensive search strategies including job descriptions, target company lists, and market mapping for executive roles
- Built rapport and credibility with C-suite clients, acting as trusted advisor on talent strategy and market insights.
- Oversee candidate management process from initial outreach through offer acceptance, conducting detailed assessments and reference checks
- Monitor industry trends and executive movement to maintain competitive market knowledge
- Collaborate with Partners to identify and pursue new business development opportunities
Director of Permanent Services
Robert Half
San Francisco, USA
07.2019 - 12.2024
- Oversaw multiple practice directors and managed a team of 16 for the San Francisco branch
- Achieved revenue, margin, and operating income goals through strategic planning and execution
- Drove branch revenue growth aligned with corporate targets, consistently meeting performance objectives.
- Developed and managed branch budgets with accountability for P&L performance
- Developed and executed customer retention and expansion strategies, enhancing branch portfolio value.
- Led marketing activities and cultivated productive business generation culture across all divisions
- Executed operational focus areas while balancing managerial responsibilities, ensuring team met productivity standards
- Recruited, trained, developed, and retained high-performing talent management professionals
- Identified and developed high-potential performers for career advancement opportunities
- Built customer loyalty through superior service delivery and relationship management
Division Director, Vice President
Robert Half
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Drove business development initiatives and cultivated client relationships across territory to expand market presence
- Directed division operations for finance & accounting practice group, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Managed team of recruiting managers and talent professionals to achieve placement targets and enhance recruitment processes
Recruiting Manager, Vice President
Robert Half
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Led recruiting team to secure top finance and accounting talent for permanent placements
- Developed and maintained talent pipelines for client organizations across diverse industries
- Coached and mentored recruiting professionals in best practices to enhance operational excellence
Additional Robert Half Roles
Robert Half
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Advanced through multiple positions and demonstrated consistent performance and leadership growth
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management, Finance and Accounting
University of Massachusetts Boston
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Executive Search
- Client Relationship Management
- Revenue Growth
- Business Generation
- Market Development
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Management
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- Team Building & Development
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Applicant Tracking Systems
Timeline
Principal
True Search
01.2025 - Current
Director of Permanent Services
Robert Half
07.2019 - 12.2024
Division Director, Vice President
Robert Half
09.2017 - 07.2019
Recruiting Manager, Vice President
Robert Half
01.2017 - 08.2017
Additional Robert Half Roles
Robert Half
01.2011 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Management, Finance and Accounting
University of Massachusetts Boston