KEVIN LOOMIS
SAN DIEGO,CA
Summary
Recruiting Director with extensive experience at Blue Castle Agency and Xyon Global, specializing in AI integration and metrics tracking. Expertise in talent acquisition strategy, onshore and offshore team leadership, driving project management, and client relationship enhancement. Proven track record in optimizing recruitment processes and fostering sustainable partnerships with hiring managers to align strategies with business goals. Significant contributions to organizational growth through the successful identification and placement of top-tier talent.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Talent Acquisition / Owner
Xyon Business Solutions, Inc.
01.1997 - Current
- Delivered expert international talent acquisition services using advanced sourcing tools and automated outreach campaigns.
- Integrated artificial intelligence into recruiting processes to enhance candidate engagement.
- Managed partnerships with universities for job fairs and career center initiatives.
- Oversaw multiple projects across United States, ensuring timely and budget-compliant outcomes.
- Coordinated continuous client communication to maintain project alignment and satisfaction.
- Supervised several recruiters handling 35 open positions across various industries.
- Implemented Kolbe assessments and coaching to improve hiring processes and employee retention.
Director of Recruiting
Blue Castle Agency
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Built and managed offshore teams for sourcing, marketing, and business development.
- Leveraged AI to establish a candidate pipeline, sourcing over 2,000 potential candidates monthly.
- Executed automated personalized email and LinkedIn campaigns using A/B testing and randomized messaging.
- Defined, created, and tracked comprehensive performance metrics.
- Oversaw integration of diverse systems into ATS, including Slack, Clay, Instantly, Hey Reach, LinkedIn, and others.
Head of Operations and HR Director
API Nation
San Diego, California
03.2019 - 12.2022
- Strategized with Executive Team on comprehensive company initiatives.
- Oversaw recruiting and coaching processes, achieving 90% retention through alignment with natural traits.
- Collaborated with San Diego Workforce Solutions to secure $100,000 in annual salary funding for new hires.
- Managed global team of developers and QA engineers, addressing customer issues and creating high-priority SLAs.
- Partnered with Marketing to enhance product offerings based on client feedback.
- Directed Professional Services division, generating $730K with 35% profit margin improvement.
- Developed budget metrics for professional services, support, and customer success teams.
Southern California Market Director
SOS Tradesmen, Division of Ellwood Staffing Companies
San Diego, California
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Drove business development and recruiting efforts in Southern California's construction sector.
- Oversaw project management to ensure successful execution of client objectives.
- Increased client base by 500% within six months, adding 20 new accounts.
- Quintupled sales revenue during initial six-month period.
- Directed recruiting initiatives, boosting available employee pool by 900% in four months.
- Fostered partnership environment with measurable metrics for employee performance.
- Established diverse employee enrichment activities to enhance workplace culture.
Sr. Project Manager / Office Manager
EastRidge
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Oversaw project management, business development, and recruitment for solar manufacturing facility with 500-person capacity in San Diego.
- Liaised with client executives, recruiters, and candidates to ensure effective communication.
- Managed four contract recruiters and multiple full-time recruiters for major staffing project.
- Led team that successfully placed over 40 candidates within three months under tight deadlines.
- Established new sales territory in Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Fernando Valley while expanding operations in San Diego.
- Directed efforts to enhance recruitment strategies for executive and technical personnel in various sectors.
- Coordinated hiring processes to meet demands of large-scale solar manufacturing operations.
- Streamlined collaboration between clients and recruitment teams to improve efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
San Diego State University
San Diego, CaliforniaSkills
- Talent acquisition strategy
- Workforce planning
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Candidate engagement
- Performance metrics analysis
- Client relationship management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Budget management
- Project management
- Data-driven decision making
- Bullhorn and Instantly
- AI integration
- Hey Reach and Clay
- Slack and Zoom
- RecruiterFlow and ZipRecruiter
Certification
Certified Kolbe Consultant
Affiliations
- Chair - Mission Trails Regional Park Citizens Action Committe
- Vice Chair - Mission Trails Task Force
- President - San Diego Mountain Biking Association
- Communications Chair - North County HR Association
Timeline
Director of Recruiting
Blue Castle Agency
03.2024 - 06.2025
Head of Operations and HR Director
API Nation
03.2019 - 12.2022
Southern California Market Director
SOS Tradesmen, Division of Ellwood Staffing Companies
03.2013 - 08.2013
Sr. Project Manager / Office Manager
EastRidge
01.2011 - 01.2013
Director of Talent Acquisition / Owner
Xyon Business Solutions, Inc.
01.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Management
San Diego State University