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Sean McBride
Partner/Managing Partner
Sean McBride, Managing Partner of AMPlified Search Solutions, has over 20 years of experience executing mid-to executive-level strategic hires nationally. Renowned for his comprehensive understanding of the design and building space, he works across a number of industries and market sectors. Sean is a trusted advisor and brand ambassador for our clients. He has expertise in search strategy and execution, a robust network of relationships, and is a vital resource for industry knowledge.
Prior to starting AMPlified Search, Sean spent 18 years at a larger search firm, cultivating industry relationships and knowledge. Over time, his role evolved, and he found himself less engaged in the day-to-day search execution. In 2018, he co-founded the firm to get back to his roots of delivering a high-touch, consultative experience and personally leading every search engagement.
Throughout his career, Sean has earned the confidence of leadership teams and candidates alike. Navigating their varying priorities and needs can be complex, but Sean prides himself on finding a way to marry the two. He listens and addresses concerns, is persistent yet respectful, and brings a unique multi-dimensional perspective to the process. He is masterful in guiding both sides with the time and care needed.
Sean is a University of Michigan graduate, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree from the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. Go Blue! He loves to spend time with his family, golf, and watch sports
Juanita Amartey
Business Manager/Partner
Juanita Amartey is a Partner and Business Manager at AMPlified Search. With over 20 years of management experience, she keeps the ship on course. She has been instrumental in developing and implementing policies and procedures to increase the organization’s efficiency. She is our in-house problem solver and trusted advisor to our staff. As our “Jill of all trades,” she also assists with candidate development and outreach.
Recognizing the need within the industry and the desire to be more involved, she joined NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) in 2019 and is a member of DWEN (Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network). She strives to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion to the forefront of our recruiting process.
Juanita is a graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in Organizational Development. Outside the office, she enjoys her dance fitness class and long walks with her dog, Missy. She loves crossword puzzles, trivia, and word games; and has appeared on game shows such as Wheel of Fortune and Match Game.
Mary Pat Marvinac
Knowledge Manager
Mary Pat Marvinac is the Knowledge Manager of AMPlified Search Solutions and ourvery own private investigator. She has over 7 years of experience in the recruitment industry. Her mantra is “Stay curious.”
Her dedicated focus is the lifeblood of our process, fueling our assignments with potential candidates and providing vital intelligence that educates our clients. Nothing thrills her more than uncovering a “unicorn” candidate or learning something new about the market that will help us complete a search.
She specializes in industry mapping, sourcing candidates, and developing research strategies to provide comprehensive information to the Partners. She is also responsible for database management and integrity and cultivating the AMPlified resource library. She works closely with Partners to improve our research process and implement the changes.
Mary Pat is a graduate of Marquette University with a degree in history and criminology. In her free time, she enjoys cycling, traveling, reading, and hanging out with her dog, Murphy.
