- Los Angeles, California
- March 11, 2025
Hi, I'm Summerlyn! I am a graduate of the University of San Diego with a major in International Business and a minor in Mandarin Chinese. As a former executive recruiter and researcher for SaaS/private equity firms, I spent the last three years working with small and large-scale software businesses building out their executive teams, helping with succession planning, and forming teams for high-profile exits/IPOs.
As a recruiter and research consultant, I led end-to-end recruiting for senior level hires (C-suite, SVP, and VP) at top technology and private equity-backed companies. I provided research and recruiting support on up to 22 search assignments at a time, varying from Director-level to Board-level searches for private equity-backed SaaS and PaaS companies. During my first month at Raines, I placed a high-visibility CTO candidate for a client with a market cap of $7B. Prior to my joining, the search had been put on hold for six months. After taking on the assignment, I was able to close the assignment in 30 days using my personal network.
Recently, I made a career change when I was signed by LA Models to model full-time in Los Angeles. In addition to my technology expertise, I also have first-hand experience in the modeling, acting, sports, and music industries. I love meeting with aspiring models and actors to help them navigate the often-frazzling transition from a steady 9-5 job to the entertainment industry.
Apart from technology and entertainment, I also enjoy writing about sports. I grew up in the baseball world as the daughter of former Braves announcer, Chip Caray (now Cardinals announcer), granddaughter of Braves announcer, Skip Caray, and great-granddaughter of Cubs announcer, Harry Caray. As someone who grew up watching her dad call games from the booth and spent many hours playing catch with some of the world's most renowned athletes, I feel that I can offer a unique perspective on America's National Pastime.
On the corporate side, I love to write about SaaS, executive recruitment, executive placement, mergers and acquisitions, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and talent identification. On the personal side, I love to write about my experience working in "The Industry" in LA, helpful tips for those looking to start their modeling/acting careers, sports, and travel.
Education
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in International Business with a Minor in Mandarin Chinese.
Experience
Full-time model represented by Social NY.
Recruiter for the Technology, SaaS, and Private Equity Practices at Raines International.
Raines International is a leading executive search and advisory firm specializing in senior-level leadership recruitment, executive assessment, and DEI advisory across industries and functions. Raines is headquartered in Miami with more than a dozen offices across the Americas and Europe. Our passion for Difference Making has been the roadmap on our journey to develop exclusive relationships with exceptional talent for 50 years and counting. In every partnership, we pledge to connect individuals and businesses committed to making meaningful change.
Led Research for the SaaS CTO/CPO branch.
Raines International is a leading executive search and advisory firm specializing in senior-level leadership recruitment, executive assessment, and DEI advisory across industries and functions. Raines is headquartered in Miami with more than a dozen offices across the Americas and Europe. Our passion for Difference Making has been the roadmap on our journey to develop exclusive relationships with exceptional talent for 50 years and counting. In every partnership, we pledge to connect individuals and businesses committed to making meaningful change.
Bespoke Partners is a retained executive search and leadership advisory firm dedicated to partnering with leading private equity firms, including Thoma Bravo, Francisco Partners, Clearlake Capital, WCAS, Insight Partners, GI Partners, General Atlantic, CVC Capital Partners, and TA Associates, to recruit software talent and assess and evaluate teams at every stage of the investment lifecycle, from growth equity to buyout.
In 2020, Bespoke Partners conducted 130+ searches with a 90+ NPS score and has completed 650+ searches since inception. Our search expertise includes all C-Level searches, as well as Board of Directors and internal private equity Operating Partner searches. Our leadership advisory expertise includes organizational due diligence as well as executive assessment and coaching.
Bespoke Partners has 50+ employees across three offices in San Diego, Austin and New York City.
Bespoke Partners is a retained executive search and leadership advisory firm dedicated to partnering with leading private equity firms, including Thoma Bravo, Francisco Partners, Clearlake Capital, WCAS, Insight Partners, GI Partners, General Atlantic, CVC Capital Partners, and TA Associates, to recruit software talent and assess and evaluate teams at every stage of the investment lifecycle, from growth equity to buyout.
In 2020, Bespoke Partners conducted 130+ searches with a 90+ NPS score and has completed 650+ searches since inception. Our search expertise includes all C-Level searches, as well as Board of Directors and internal private equity Operating Partner searches. Our leadership advisory expertise includes organizational due diligence as well as executive assessment and coaching.
Bespoke Partners has 50+ employees across three offices in San Diego, Austin and New York City.
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