Kevin Mas, MA, PRC
Houston,TX
Summary
Data-driven bilingual talent acquisition professional with over 7 years of experience in full-cycle and partial recruitment across non-profit, start-up and federal contracting sectors. Holds a B.S. in Business with a minor in Communications from the University of Houston-Downtown and an M.A. in Executive Leadership from Liberty University School of Business. Proven track record of identifying, attracting, and securing top talent to meet organizational needs, alongside expertise in developing innovative recruitment strategies and enhancing employer branding. Skilled in process improvement and data-driven approaches to streamline hiring processes, reduce time-to-fill, and enhance overall efficiency. Committed to diversity and inclusion, successfully implementing initiatives to attract a diverse candidate pool. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for matching talent with opportunity and fostering relationships with hiring managers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual/National Talent Acquisition Specialist
Innovative Emergency Management International Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Served as the organizations TACC (Talent Acquisition Career Counselor). In this cross functional designation I was responsible in providing career guidance to all employees within our consulting firm on how to navigate and grow within the federal government contracting sector
- Provide resume, LinkedIn and Indeed evaluation services to all employees
- Experience in supporting the following role types: Full Time, Part Time, Contingent and Temporary Roles
- Managed day-day requisition maintenance consisting of but not limited to, evaluating and categorizing new applications with 24 hours of application submission, dispositioning unqualified candidates into their respective category, screening potential candidates via (email notification or cold call)
- Successfully lead interview mastery consultations to over 60 employees with career levels ranging from entry to executive
- Successfully oversaw the full cycle recruitment of over 400 employees ranging from entry level to executive corporate roles
- Supported full cycle talent acquisition for the following divisions: Corporate, Digital Technologies (IT and Cyber), Disaster Recovery (Blue Collar and Case Workers), Homeland Security (National Defense Roles), Critical Infostructure (Puerto Rico Bilingual Workforce)
- Experience managing in peron career fairs in the following cities, Washington DC, San Diego CA, Chicago IL, Charlotte NC
- Experience managing virtual career fairs for the following cities, Washington DC, Dallas TX, Queens NY, Las Vegas NV, Seattle WA
- Managed and initiated background checks through HireRight
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
Career Office Supervisor
Baker Ripley - Workforce Solutions
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Oversaw all general office management responsibilities consisting of but not limited to, managing a staff of 8 case managers approving timesheets, leading conflict resolution, trouble shooting, facilitating recruitment events
- Oversaw formal recruitment efforts ranging from but not limited to, candidate screenings, database documentation and formal interview screenings via digital platforms (Zoom, Teams, Etc.)
- Evaluated, Process and Approve $750,000.00 / Month in payroll for my department
- Oversaw all payroll functionalities within the HRIS system UltiPro
- Managed multi database functionalities within the following software's: TWIST, DocuWare, SharePoint, DocuSign, UltiPro, Microsoft Applications, Peoplesoft and various case management systems
- Oversaw weekly, bi-monthly, monthly and quarterly reports, (Data Based / Narrative)
- Maintained a clean, organized, and professional office environment to support maximum productivity.
- Supported a positive work culture that prioritized teamwork, professionalism, continuous learning opportunities.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual performance reviews, recommend advancement, or address productivity concerns.
Employment Services Coordinator/ Lead Data Analyst
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Directly supervised 10 employment case managers and managed employment initiatives that employed over 400 clients in 6 months.
- Responsible for overseeing employment services department and managed overall programmatic recruitment efforts.
- Responsible for overseeing and serving as a project lead for Operation APS, A 3 month global humanitarian relief operation that resettled 127 Afghan Refugees (NY Times Employees) to Houston, Texas and directly supervised 24 case management employees in this operation.
- Managed budget planning and allocation, ensuring optimal use of resources in service delivery while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Established clear communication channels among staff members, facilitating seamless coordination of services for an enhanced client experience.
- Developed and implemented an efficient client tracking system that allowed for real-time monitoring of progress toward employment goals.
- Conducted thorough interviews and assessments to identify top talent, ultimately increasing employee retention rates within the company.
- Analyzed job placement metrics regularly to identify areas of opportunity for improvement, implementing necessary adjustments to enhance overall performance.
- Leveraged social media platforms effectively for promoting open positions among targeted audiences, increasing online visibility of job opportunities significantly.
Talent Acquisition Support Specialist - Internship
S&D Distribution
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Supported day to day recruitment efforts for full time and contract physical labor roles.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Recruitment Support Specialist – Internship
Enigmo Media LLC.
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Supported recruitment efforts for media personnel, many who were graduates from the Art Institute of Houston.
- Optimized job descriptions for maximum search engine visibility, attracting more qualified applicants online.
- Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing internal efficient applicant tracking systems via microsoft excel.
- Built high-performance teams by recruiting top talent, providing training opportunities, and offering competitive compensation packages.
- Conducted phone screens and initial interviews to assess candidate fit with organizational culture and job requirements.
- Managed a diverse range of administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate records of all recruitment activities in a timely manner.
Education
Master of Arts - Executive Leadership
Liberty University School of Business
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Business Communications
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TXSkills
- Project Management
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Data-driven decision-making
- Onboarding Processes
- Candidate Sourcing
- Social Media Recruiting
- Boolean Strategies
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Job Posting Optimization
- Screening resumes
- Pipeline Maintenance
- Recruitment planning
- Candidate pipeline management
- Global recruitment
- Employer Branding
- Passive Candidate Engagement
- Compensation analysis
- Referral Generation
- Interviewing techniques
- Career fair management
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Business Intelligence
- Clerical Oversight
Certification
- ARIS, an ADP Company, Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC), 11/2023, 56241144 (HRCI Accreditation)
- Harvard Business School Online, Graduate Certificate, Leadership Principles, 08/2021
- The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Graduate Certificate, Strategic Leadership Program, 08/2021
- Stanford University Online, Graduate Certificate, Program Strategy and Evaluation, 08/2021
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual/National Talent Acquisition Specialist
Innovative Emergency Management International Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Career Office Supervisor
Baker Ripley - Workforce Solutions
01.2022 - 06.2022
Employment Services Coordinator/ Lead Data Analyst
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
08.2020 - 12.2021
Talent Acquisition Support Specialist - Internship
S&D Distribution
07.2019 - 07.2020
Recruitment Support Specialist – Internship
Enigmo Media LLC.
08.2016 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Executive Leadership
Liberty University School of Business
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Business Communications
University of Houston-Downtown
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