Meet the Team

Sonia Gouveia

Branch Manager

Sonia’s career in recruitment commenced over 20 years ago, working for a labour hire company specialising in Civil and Engineering. The buzz of being on site, meeting new hiring managers and learning new job titles, was the perfect introduction into the industry for her.

Sonia has extensive management experience and enjoys developing, mentoring and promoting staff, fostering an environment for them to enhance and maximise their skill set, while helping candidates find their dream job. It's always rewarding to receive candidate and client referrals to their connections, a result of the positive experience they received.

In her spare time you will find Sonia hiking, with her most recent climb being the Mt Kosciusko Summit.

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Vanita Devi

Employment Specialist

Vanita has consistently demonstrated initiative, reliability, and strong recruitment skills. Her collaborative approach has supported job fills across the entire sales team, and her dedication to her own portfolio has led to outstanding fill rates, increased hours, and new clients who value the quality of our service.

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Mel Quinteros

Recruitment Specialist

I come from a strong sales background and have spent the past two years working in recruitment. I take a relationship-driven approach, focusing on understanding both client and candidate needs and connecting the right people with the right opportunities. I’m driven and goal-oriented, and I value clear communication and consistency throughout the recruitment process. I take pride in building genuine connections and delivering a positive experience that leads to strong outcomes for both clients and candidates.

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Mario Youssef

Business Development Manager

Mario Youssef is a Business Development Manager based at the Sydney Olympic Park office. A people-focused recruitment professional, Mario is passionate about building genuine relationships and helping both businesses and individuals grow. He is driven by results while ensuring the process is thoughtful and effective, taking the time to understand stakeholders’ needs, ask the right questions, and deliver outcomes that last. Mario thrives in fast-paced environments, adapts quickly to new challenges, and enjoys taking ownership in his work. Outside of the office, he enjoys staying active, learning new things, and spending time with family and friends.

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Chakayla Haumaha

Front Office Coordinator

Chakayla Haumaha is the Front Office Coordinator at Express Employment Professionals Sydney Olympic Park. With nearly two years of experience in recruitment, she thrives in fast-paced environments where she can keep operations organised and running smoothly while supporting both clients and candidates.

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