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Safari Searches U S A, San Diego, CA 574-400-9316
"My business partners are the best. And they didn't get there by accident." - Mike Mason
About Us
Identifying the Best!
Flexibility and Solid Gaurantees
Human Resources Searches
Safari Searches USA has been recognized by the scientific community in San Diego as one of the Top 10 search firms in Southern California. We were founded on the premise that specialized talent can only be found through our personalized comprehensive vetting process. This includes knowledge of the industry, detailed cultural understanding and technological tools. We take pride in not just presenting highly qualified candidates but also pinpointing what motivates them professionally and personally.
Human Resources Searches
Flexibility and Solid Gaurantees
Human Resources Searches
Recently we've also focused on placing Human Resources professionals! With our wide array of clients, we've been approached by many to fill positions ranging from CHRO to VP HR to all positions regarding staffing and benefits. Life Sciences and Biotech remain our key areas as we place clinical and non-clinical personnel, lab operations leaders, medical directors, Chief Science Officers and all C-Suite positions. We can and have placed talent in the areas of finance, compliance and administrative as well.
Flexibility and Solid Gaurantees
Flexibility and Solid Gaurantees
Flexibility and Solid Gaurantees
We understand the market and where it presents challenges. Therefore we can work with our business partners to design a fee agreement that works for them. Got a tough search? Call us here in San Diego at 574-400-9316!
For Starters
Mike Mason
Mike Mason grew up in southwestern Michigan and made his way west to play college football for UCLA. After graduation and a brief professional career, he is entering his 36th year as a recruiter.
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My Process? User Friendly, Transparent and Very Effective!
My way of doing business is simple. 1.) I establish a solid relationship, 2.) We gather information that sells the opportunity and describes what my client prefers, 3.) I present the agreement and share expectations.
My pace of acquiring candidates and creating a short list is brisk and thorough. I carefully get after it. 4.) I give follow ups and updates carefully based on the client's schedule.
I am sensitive to SOPs, protocols and the hiring authority's time. Reference checks can be our responsibility or the clients'. I have contingency plans as well as retained agreements that suit my clients best.
What some of my past clients say...
James H. Amos, Former CEO of the UPS Store/Mailboxes Etc.
"I have had the honor and opportunity to work with Mike for many years and I can say that he is a man of character, honesty and loyalty. As far as integrity, Mike has it in spades."
Pam Kelly, Executive Vice President, Concept XI Consulting Group
"I have known Mike Mason for nine years and have relied on his talent acquisition/HR expertise frequently. I can attest that no one in my 45 years of experience has outperformed Mike in terms of finding and hiring the best and brightest in our industry. He truly makes his clients his #1 priority at all times."
Steve Bryant, Former Chairman and CEO, Wildman Business Group.
"Mike Mason and his expertise helped my company grow at a rate we never expected which resulted in successful bottom line results. He continues to act as our expert in the talent acquisition and human capital fields at so many levels. I would highly recommend using his services."
Michael J. Corey, Former, Executive Vice President, Heidrick and Struggles, Korn Ferry Int. and the Chicago Search Group, LLC
"Mike was and continues to be a very special personal and professional friend of mine. I have known and mentored him for over 35 years and have seen him grow into a true professional in the human capital industry with expertise in life sciences, medical device, pharma and biotech. I would encourage any company looking to hire outstanding talent to contact Mike Mason."