Kevin K. Belcher
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Accomplished HR professional with extensive experience at the City of Dallas, excelling in talent acquisition and conflict resolution. Proven leader in managing diverse teams and enhancing employee engagement. Successfully implemented recruitment strategies, increasing efficiency by 20%. Skilled in public relations and organizational development, driving impactful community outreach initiatives.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Human Resources Analyst (Civil Service)
City of Dallas
08.2015 - Current
- Manage talent acquisition for the City Information Technology Department, Parks Department and Water Department requisitions and screen and process all applicants applying for Information Technology positions and other.
- I also create job postings memos and post positions as needed.
- Responsible for approving and authorizing new hires on the hire action form.
- As Recruiter- I am responsible for approving, keep up with the attendance of all job fairs that have been approved by management.
- Also responsible for communication with various vendors concerning job fairs that they may invite the COD too.
- Prepare reports to keep up with those attending job fairs and how many we attend as a department on a monthly basis.
- As Testing Administrator, I am responsible for administering exams for Uniform and Civilian positions.
- Responsible for preparing monthly reports as requested by Manager.
Human Resources Recruiter Coordinator/Analyst (Human Resources)
City of Dallas
11.2012 - 08.2015
- HR Recruiter Coordinator: Screened, i and process all applicants that applied for Labor and Truck Drivers Positions with the City to determine their eligibility.
- Set up Interviews and conducted Interviews with best qualified candidates that were selected from pool.
- Also selected candidates to fill open positions and referred them to the Departments.
- Final approval on all Labor Hires and Truck Driver requisitions.
- Processed requisitions in NEOGOV System and filled and closed all open positions.
- Conversed with all Department hiring Managers, Generalist and HRA’s on a daily basis to keep them informed of all labor and Truck Driver’s hires.
- Conducted Background verifications on all potential candidates.
- Received all Background Checks and determined whether they meet the City of Dallas matrix.
- Posted all Laborer and Truck II Positions on City Website.
Security Volunteer/Captain
The Potters House
03.1998 - 09.2012
- As a security volunteer: I played a crucial role in enhancing the safety and security of church campuses.
- Provided a watchful presence, monitor the premises, and respond to emergencies, contributing to a peaceful environment for worshippers and guests and visiting VIP guest, including all the Pastor’s and their families and faculty.
- My responsibilities involved a broad range of duties, including emergency preparedness, de-escalation techniques, and potentially even basic first aid, safety training and travel working 100K plus conferences and engagements.
- As Captain: I oversaw 90 plus volunteers and prepared schedules and assignments every Sunday and Wednesday.
- Created a new volunteer curriculum where I taught proper protocol while working security in the church.
- Helped to organize fire drills and emergency management protocol.
Human Resources Recruiter Coordinator /Analyst & Hiring Manager
City of Dallas
09.2007 - 07.2010
- HR Recruiter Coordinator: Screened and process all applicants that applied for Labor and Truck Drivers Positions with the City.
- Set up Interviews and conducted Interviews with best qualified candidates that were selected from pool.
- Also selected candidates to fill open positions and referred them to the Departments.
- Final approval on all Labor Hires and Truck Driver requisitions.
- Processed requisitions in NEOGOV System and filled and closed all open positions.
- Conversed with all Department hiring Managers, Generalist and HRA’s on a daily basis to keep them informed of all labor and Truck Driver’s hires.
- Conducted Background verifications on all potential candidates.
- Made final approval on all City-Wide Non-Civil Service background inquiries.
- Coordinated Physical and Drug Test for all pre-employment candidates.
- Represented the City of Dallas with all Public Relations matters such as Job Fairs, Health Fairs, Corporate Partnership Functions, Public Speaking Events.
- Set–up and organized all City-Wide job fairs throughout the City of Dallas.
- Served on the City of Dallas Customer Service Committee.
Security/Safety Officer
The Potters House
05.2005 - 01.2009
- Patrol and Security: Provided safety and security on both church campus and Clay Academy.
- My duties included enforcing rules and safety measures that addressed emergencies, and maintaining a safe environment for students, staff and faculty and volunteers and those attend all services at the Potters House.
- Emergency Response: Regularly responded to emergencies such as fires, medical incidents, and any security threats, providing immediate assistance and coordinating with other emergency services.
- Crime Prevention: Implemented crime prevention measures, conducted investigations into incidents, and work with local law enforcement agencies as needed.
- Student and Staff Safety: Assist with security for both campus events, provided guidance and support to students and staff, and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all who visited the Church and School.
- Enforcement of Regulations: Enforce campus rules, policies, local laws, working to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Safety and Occupational Health: Inspect, test, and evaluate workplace environments, programs, equipment, and practices to ensure that they follow government safety regulations.
- Design and implement workplace programs and procedures that control or prevent chemical, physical, or other risks to employees, staff and students alike.
Program Director
Dallas Teen/Life Challenge
03.1996 - 09.2007
- Overseer of Residential Program of 70 plus men.
- Pastoral Counselor-counseled with students and their families.
- Group and Individual counseling sessions on daily basis.
- Community Outreach Coordinator- worked in the local Community, including Local jails and churches, Community Outreach programs and various re-entry Initiatives conducting interviews and recruitment for future prospects.
- Also public speaking and community engagement.
- Teacher- Taught 12 Step Program and other Teen Challenge Curriculums which dealt with all Life Controlling Issues.
- Leadership Training: trained Staff and Interns on a weekly basis for purpose of leadership development and personal growth.
- Prepared Monthly progress reports and evaluations on all staff and students.
- Prepared Monthly Status report on all incoming and out-going students.
- Prepared Monthly budget status reports on all entry fees, rent and donations.
- Vocational Coordinator- trained and prepared individuals for Job Readiness, Resume Writing, How to answer tough interview questions and how to dress for Success.
- Conducted monthly training sessions on safety and evacuation.
- Conducted safety training courses with staff monthly basis to reduce accidents and injuries in the workplace.
- Conducted monthly fire drills to help students and live-in staff to learn evacuation routes from both classroom and dormitory.
- Conducted random drug and alcohol test and post accidental and reasonable suspicion drug testing programs to ensure that the program was operating in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
- Prepared staff work schedule and training Schedule.
- Wrote rules and regulations and implemented various policies and guidelines for Program.
- Supervised and organized all disciplinary actions handed to students.
- Coordinated conflict resolution and equal opportunity policies.
- Community Service Project Coordinator- Responsible for assigning individuals to work therapy projects within the Communities.
- Also collaborated with many community programs offering advice and public speaking.
- Legal Public Relations Representative: worked very close with the local Judges, Attorneys and Probation Officers/ Parole to form partnerships and establish community relationships between the client and various groups.
- Also went to Jails in several counties representing the clients during court hearing and trails.
- Also encouraged local and state enforcement to release clients to program as a condition of probation.
- Spoke at various jails and state jails, including prisons to encourage and help those incarcerated.
- Also consulted with the staff and Chaplin.
- Participated in State Prison mock job fairs to prepare inmates job readiness and how to effective interview and fill out applications.
- Education Coordinator- assisted students with entry and exam testing for entry into University or Trades Schools.
Business and Personnel Administration Specialist-Active Duty
United States Army
06.1981 - 06.1987
- Handle all Office Correspondence in Headquarters/ Human Resources.
- Assisted Company Commander with all Army Regulations and Standard Office Procedures.
- Prepared all documentations for Leaves, transfers, Sick time, Ration Cards, Reassignments, General Orders ECT.
- Handled all inbound and out-bound Telephone Callas on a daily basis.
- Scheduled all appointments for Company Commander.
- Set-up Filing System for Headquarters.
- Prepared Job Orders for Active-duty service Members.
- Handle all Personal Actions/ Public Relations in Headquarters.
- Interviewed Active-Duty Soldiers for Promotions and Special Assignments.
Benefits Service Center Manager
City of Dallas
- Manage the Benefits Service Center daily operations.
- Liaison to Colonial and the City of Dallas.
- Supervises four plus Staff on a daily basis.
- Generate various reports through our CMS systems, COD Lawson Entries.
- Responsible for scheduling every event for staffed personal on a daily basis.
- Conduct weekly Staff meetings with the BSC Staff to ensure that everyone is current with any changes in policies and guidelines.
- Conducts training as needed.
- Manage our Benefits Ticketing system making sure that the tickets are getting to the right staff.
- Make updates and changes on employee and retiree benefits coverage’s.
- Handle all Conflict Resolutions and offer solutions in a timely manner.
- Made updates in eservices as changes and edits were needed.
Education
Higher Ground Always Abounding Assembly Inc.
11.2001
Counseling -
Berean’s University
12.2000
Teacher’s Certification -
Teen Challenge Institute
Springfield, Missouri12.1999
Business and Administration Personnel School -
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ind.01.1983
Skills
- Strong Leadership skills
- Talent acquisition
- Job postings
- Background verification
- Data reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Project management
- Public relations
- Community outreach
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Diversity and inclusion
- Interviewing techniques
- Employee engagement
- Workforce planning
- Workplace investigations
- HR policies and procedures
- HR analytics
- Organizational development
- Applicant vetting
- Public Speaking
- Leadership Development
- Training and Development
- Customer Service
- Community Engagement and Outreach
- IT/General Recruitment
- Public Policy
- Public Administration
- Policy Development
- Project Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Security Captain
- Safety Officer
- Talent management
- Training development
- Background checks
- Recruitment
- Policies implementation
- Employee counseling
- Onboarding process
- Applicant qualification
- Self motivation
Affiliations
- City of Dallas - Veteran Employee Resource Group - President - Current
- City of Dallas Black Employee Support Team (BEST) - Social Committee - Co-Chair - Current
- City of Dallas Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leadership Team - Current
- City of Dallas ERG’s Leadership Team - Current
- City Manager’s Customer Service Taskforce - 2008-2010
Certification
- Recruiting Veterans, 01/20
- Technical Recruiting, 01/20
- Customer Service Foundation, 05/19
- Improving Employee Performance, 05/19
- Business and Administration Personnel School, 03/83
- Teacher’s Certification Teen Challenge Institute, 03/99
- Minister’s License, 03/00
References
Available upon request.
Awards
- United States Army Achievement Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- Overseas Medal
- Expert Medal-Rifle
- Expert Medal-Grenade Launcher
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Analyst (Civil Service)
City of Dallas
08.2015 - Current
Human Resources Recruiter Coordinator/Analyst (Human Resources)
City of Dallas
11.2012 - 08.2015
Human Resources Recruiter Coordinator /Analyst & Hiring Manager
City of Dallas
09.2007 - 07.2010
Security/Safety Officer
The Potters House
05.2005 - 01.2009
Security Volunteer/Captain
The Potters House
03.1998 - 09.2012
Program Director
Dallas Teen/Life Challenge
03.1996 - 09.2007
Business and Personnel Administration Specialist-Active Duty
United States Army
06.1981 - 06.1987
Benefits Service Center Manager
City of Dallas
Higher Ground Always Abounding Assembly Inc.
Counseling -
Berean’s University
Teacher’s Certification -
Teen Challenge Institute
Business and Administration Personnel School -
Ft. Benjamin Harrison