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Maria Becerril is a Senior Associate within Landing Point’s Technology Division. Prior to Landing Point, Maria spent over 9 years as a technical recruiter at a New York-based technology recruiting firm, focused on Hedge Funds, FinTech and Startups. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Operations Management from Baruch College. When she is not spending time with her husband and three children, she enjoys cooking typical Hispanic dishes and baking vegan desserts.
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Sophia Bendriss is a Recruiting Coordinator at Landing Point. A University of Delaware Marketing graduate, Sophia has a passion for fashion. She has worked as an executive assistant in jewelry the last few years and have a love for administrative work. She loves music, the beach and reality tv, and she has a huge passion for animals.
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Cleopatra Boudreau is Landing Point’s Office Manager. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Concordia University in Montreal, and strives to create the best office space for everyone at Landing Point. Cleopatra recently wrote a film that will be screening in Los Angeles, and is always around to offer a coffee or a very cute bottle of water.
Stu Coleman is a Managing Director, joining Landing Point with 25 years of staffing experience in the Boston market. After beginning his career focused on temporary accounting and finance placements, he eventually led all non-technical staffing at a national level, including Accounting, Finance, HR, and Administrative roles. Originally from Virginia, Stu now lives in New England and when he’s not enjoying everything that New England has to offer, you’ll find him in his happy place – the kitchen.
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Carlo Coumoutsos is a Partner at Landing Point with a focus on the Accounting/Finance Division. He joined shortly after the company launched in April 2015. Carlo started his career as an Auditor with PwC’s Asset Management Practice, and spent almost three years with a NY based search firm with a focus on Accounting/Finance professionals. Carlo has a BS & MS in Accounting from Fordham University, and served as President of their Beta Alpha Psi chapter. Carlo enjoys spending time with his wife and four sons, who he unfortunately will raise to be Jets and Knicks fans.
Max Diamond is a Senior Associate with Landing Point’s Accounting & Finance Division. Prior to joining Landing Point, Max was an Associate at Fortress Investment Group and an Experienced Associate at PwC in the banking capital markets group. Max received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (in Forensic Accounting) from SUNY Albany. He is a big sports fan (go Jets and Yanks) and enjoys cooking and trying new restaurants in his spare time.
Eric Dordick serves as a Managing Director within the Accounting/Finance Division at Landing Point. Before joining Landing Point, Eric has over 20 years of experience as an Executive Director with two prominent New York-based regional recruiting firms. Throughout his career, Eric has specialized in connecting Accounting/Finance professionals at all career stages within the Financial Services Industry. His extensive network spans across Asset Management, Private Equity, Hedge Fund, Banking, and Real Estate sectors, establishing him as a leading figure in the tri-state area’s recruitment industry. Eric holds a dual degree in Labor & Industrial Relations and Industrial Organizational Psychology from Penn State University. Outside of work, Eric enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children, engaging in activities like pickleball, golfing, and coaching his children’s sports teams. He is also a diehard Philadelphia Sports Fan!
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Katherine Dwyer joined Landing Point in 2024 as a Managing Director in the Financial Services Division. Katherine was most recently a Partner and Head of Recruitment at Jensen Partners. Katherine began her career in recruitment at SG Partners. Prior to SG, Katherine was the Gallery Manager at Findlay Galleries. Katherine graduated from Georgetown University, where she received an A.B. in Classics. Katherine enjoys spending time in Central Park running or playing tennis, traveling, yoga, and frequenting museums, theaters, and restaurants in New York City.
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Joseph is an Associate within Landing Point’s Consulting Division. A Westchester native and a Providence College Graduate (Go Friars!), Joseph started his career as a 4th grade teacher in East Harlem for 3 years, making the pivot to recruiting where he focuses on accounting & finance roles. Joseph is a huge sports fan (Yankees, Celtics, and NY Giants) and loves movies.
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Honor Gabriel is an Associate with Landing Point’s Corporate Services Division. Prior to joining the team, Honor was a Recruiter at Rho, a FinTech company based in New York, where she also spent a year as a Sales Development Representative prior to recruiting. Honor graduated from Hamilton College with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and was a member of the College’s women’s lacrosse team and oldest all-female a cappella group, “Special K”. Honor enjoys long runs, surfing, playing guitar and is an avid Jets fan, joining a small but loyal base of new Jets fans acquired in the last 12 months.
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Daniela Garza Kuchta is a Director within Landing Point’s Financial Services Division. Prior to joining the firm, she spent her career in finance both in Mexico City and New York. Daniela has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from Universidad Iberoamericana. Daniela enjoys traveling, discovering new restaurants, and working out.
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Alec Gesualdi is an Associate Recruiter for Landing Point Consulting. He started his career in staffing at Infinity Consulting Solutions, before being acquired by Korn Ferry. Alec specializes in Information Technology Recruiting, working on their Enterprise team to find talent for companies like J.P. Morgan Chase, Disney, Intuit, and more! Alec earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Roger Williams University, and was also apart of their Campus Activities Board, planning large scale events including their yearly Concert, Comedy Show and Carnival! Outside of work, Alec is an avid basketball fan, and even a season ticket holder for the New York Liberty. Alec also enjoys traveling abroad, with his most recent trip being to Japan!
Maria Giokas Morello is a Director within Landing Point’s Financial Services Division. Prior to joining the team, Maria was a Senior Associate at Rockefeller Capital Management. Prior to Rockefeller, Maria worked at UBS within their Wealth Management division. Maria earned her Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University with a major in Finance and minor in Information Science Technology. Maria enjoys traveling, fitness/wellness, photography, cooking, and house music. In her leisure she likes to spend time with her family and friends and explore all that New York City offers.
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Nicholas “Nick” Hrelja is a Research Associate within Landing Point’s Financial Services group. He attended Penn State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in labor and human resources with a minor in business administration. Prior to joining Landing Point, he worked as a recruiter for a NYC-based recruiting firm. In his spare time, Nick enjoys exercising, playing golf, rooting for the New England Patriots, and spending time with friends and family.
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Ryan Kennedy, JD/CPA is a Director within Landing Point’s Tax and Family Office Solutions Division. Prior to his career in recruiting, Ryan held tax roles in both public and private accounting and has presented at over 75 tax seminars/symposiums across the country. Ryan has a JD from SIU Law and a BS in Accounting from Illinois College where he was an Academic All-American on the soccer team. Ryan and his wife are avid golfers and enjoy spending free time with their two dogs, Woody & Lucy.
Victoria Lapin is a distinguished professional with over two decades of experience in the realm of temporary recruitment. She has passionately cultivated her expertise as a leader and manager, overseeing a dynamic team of recruiters. A graduate of Temple University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Victoria possesses a unique blend of skills that enable her to understand and connect with individuals on a profound level during the recruitment process. Victoria’s career has been marked by her exceptional proficiency in placing accounting and finance professionals in contract and contract-to-hire roles. Her unparalleled talent for matching top-tier candidates with the specific needs of her clients exemplifies her commitment to excellence in the industry. As a leader, Victoria Lapin’s style is marked by honesty and transparency, traits that form the foundation of her professional relationships, underpinning trust and mutual respect. As a Managing Director, Victoria Lapin continues to shape the executive search landscape with her unwavering commitment to excellence and her innate ability to connect talent with opportunity. Beyond her career, Victoria is a globetrotter at heart, having explored nearly 50 countries. Her love for travel, coupled with her appreciation for classical music, art, and literature, reveal a multifaceted personality with a thirst for diverse experiences. In her personal life, Victoria cherishes her role as a mother to her son, a testament to her ability to balance her professional achievements with her dedication to family.
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Hannah Marafioti is an Associate on the Accounting and Finance team. She has spent the last year and a half in public accounting at the Bonadio Group on their Audit & Assurance team. Hannah graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a BS and MS in accounting, and I was a member of their DIII women’s lacrosse team. At the start of her professional career, she also worked part time as the Geneseo women’s lacrosse assistant coach. She loves watching sports (specifically the Bills), live music, and spending time with family and friends!
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Mae Morelli is a Marketing Associate at Landing Point. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sacred Heart University with a degree in both Marketing and Management. Throughout her time at Sacred Heart, she was on the Division I lacrosse team, and as a Long Island native, she enjoys going to the beach and staying active.
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Domenica Nociforo is a Director on the Landing Point Consulting team. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as a Marketing Coordinator with Lynx-NY and an Executive Assistant at The Corcoran Group. Domenica has a Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Cortland with a major in Communications (PR & Advertising) and a minor in Marketing. While there, she was a member of Alpha Phi and the Student Government Association. Domenica enjoys yoga, kayaking/paddle boarding and snowboarding. She also enjoys spending her free time at the beach or with her dogs.
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Stephanie Occhiogrosso is a Senior Associate within Landing Point’s Tax & Family Office Division. Stephanie began her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers Tax Advisory practice focusing on cross border equity compensation and tax, benefit and welfare plans (Form 5500) and compensation benchmarking. She has an undergraduate degree from Bucknell University with a major in Economics and Italian Studies, and was a member of their Division I volleyball team. Stephanie enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, playing volleyball and going to the beach with family and friends.
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John is an Account Executive for Technology, within Landing Point’s Consulting Division. Before joining Landing Point, John dedicated over 9 years to a local staffing firm, specializing predominantly in Information Technology. His professional career started by founding a basketball analytics company, selling to college and NBA teams. John is a proud graduate of Fordham University, earning his degree in 2012. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf. He lives in Northport LI with his wife, Marilyn, and son, James. John is a big Jets and Islanders fan.
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Daniela Posillico is an Associate on Landing Point’s Accounting & Finance division. Before joining the team, she worked as an Experienced Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers in their Asset & Wealth Management sector. She earned a B.S. in Accounting and an M.S. in Accountancy from Binghamton University’s School of Management and is awaiting approval for her Certified Public Accountant license. Daniela enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Jaclyn is an Associate within Landing Point’s Accounting/Finance Division. She began her professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Auditor in Financial Services for the Banking Capital Markets sector. Jaclyn earned a BS in Accounting from the University of Maryland, College Park and served as Vice President Member Education of their Kappa Delta chapter – go Terps! In her free time, Jaclyn enjoys traveling with friends, working out, and spending her summers with her family in Long Beach Island, New Jersey.
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Alexandra is an Account Coordinator on the Landing Point Consulting team. Prior to joining the firm, Alexandra was an Associate at True Search where she worked on placing candidates within the Product Data and Technology practice in the PE/ VC backed space. Alexandra has a Bachelor’s Degree from Marist College where she majored in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Advertising. In her free time, Alexandra enjoys going to the beach, exercising, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
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Jessie Scott is a Director within the Medical Technology Division. She has built a strong reputation recruiting top talent across multiple industries and disciplines over the past 20 years. She has spent a large part of her career as a corporate recruiter and launched her own recruitment firm in early 2020 where she began to shift her efforts to the medical device industry. She is a dynamic recruitment leader who demonstrates high integrity, transparency, and a competitive spirit balanced with an optimistic approach to deliver high quality results to both her clients and candidates. Jessie received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Minnesota State University. She loves to spend time with her family and friends enjoying live music, traveling and spending as much time as she can down-hill skiing and hiking in the mountains!
Taylor Seabrook is Landing Point’s Head of Talent and Employee Experience. Prior to Landing Point, Taylor worked in Human Resources at Viking Global Investors, where she led the firm’s global recruiting efforts. She began her career in college admissions at Bowdoin College and Brown University. Taylor graduated from Bowdoin College with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and English, and was captain of the College’s women’s lacrosse team. A native of coastal Maine, Taylor resides just outside of Portland with her husband and dog, Crosby.
Tyler Shook is a Research Analyst on Landing Point’s Accounting and Finance division. He graduated from the University of Albany (SUNY) with a B.S. in Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cyber Security while playing Division I lacrosse. In his free time, Tyler enjoys playing golf and exercising. He is a big sports fan, especially of Boston-area teams like the Patriots, Celtics, and Red Sox.
Ricki Straeb is an Associate on Landing Point’s Corporate Services team. Ricki graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Marketing, specializing in entrepreneurship and finance. Ricki started out in our Boston office but recently moved to New York to start her new adventure. She is passionate about exploring new cities, soaking up the sun, and indulging in any new restaurant she can find. Ricki is always ready to embrace the excitement of life’s next chapter!
Jack is an Associate in Landing Point’s Boston Office. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Assurance Associate before switching over to Landing point. Jack received both his bachelors and masters degree from Assumption University in Worcester Massachusetts. While at Assumption he joined the Men’s Swim Team. Jack enjoys running, hiking, scuba diving and watching the Boston sports teams win.
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Natalie Thompson is a Director on Landing Point’s Corporate Services Division. Before joining Landing Point, she served as an Associate Director at a staffing agency, specializing in recruitment for the tech industry with a focus on Marketing, HR, Finance, and Sales roles. Natalie holds a B.S. from Bowdoin College, where she co-captained the women’s lacrosse team. An avid foodie, she enjoys cooking new recipes and hiking throughout Maine with her husband and their two Labradors, Maisie and Miller.
Alex Wright is a partner overseeing the consulting verticals at Landing Point. Prior to Landing Point, Alex has spent the last 15 years focused within consulting and consulting to hire recruitment space both in the New York Tristate and across the country. His areas of expertise are Accounting, Finance, HR, Legal and technology. Alex is a born and raised New Yorker. He has a Bachelor’s in Economics from Duquesne University where he was the captain of the tennis team. Alex lives with his wife and two children in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
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