Marco Lozano
Bristol
Summary
Talent Acquisition Leader with a strong track record in supporting global operations and technical recruitment. Built strategic partnerships with senior leadership to align staffing strategies with business needs, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across complex environments.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
KBR Inc.
Houston
01.2014 - 05.2025
- Managed full life-cycle recruitment for cleared senior technical candidates, ensuring alignment with requirements for IC contracts (CONUS/OCONUS).
- Recruited key personnel with Secret and Top Secret clearances for domestic and international proposal efforts.
- Led staffing for 20+ Intelligence Community proposals, securing contingent candidates and finalizing offers to meet project timelines.
- Collaborated with LOGCAP IV/V leadership to develop recruitment strategies that supported evolving mission requirements.
- Lead Project Recruiter for UABOS (USAFE–AFAFRICA Base Operations Support), sourcing and hiring Firefighters, Engineers, Quality Specialists, Contract professionals, and expatriate personnel.
- Built strong, customer-focused relationships across a geographically dispersed organization.
- Maintained a high deployment success rate by proactively guiding candidates through pre-processing.
- Supported the Surgical Mask Production Project, hiring an average of 10 assemblers per day.
- Represented KBR at military base job fairs and national conventions, strengthening pipelines and employer branding.
Senior Partner
Anthony & Ross Recruiting Firm LLC
Katy
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Cultivated and nurtured client relationships with key decision makers across diverse industries to enhance collaboration and drive business outcomes.
- Expanded client portfolio across Subsea, EPC, Oil & Gas, LNG, Construction, Medical, Nuclear, and Logistics sectors, increasing market reach and service capabilities.
- Facilitated successful talent placements across small, midsize, and large domestic and international organizations, aligning talent with strategic business needs.
- Managed full recruitment processes including interviews, reference checks, candidate presentations, and offer negotiations.
- Collaborated with agencies under split-fee agreements to fill specialized roles.
- Designed and launched the company website and marketing materials.
Recruiting Manager / Sr. Recruiter
CB&I (Lutech Resources)
Houston
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Hired 56 PDS Piping Designers in three months, meeting aggressive project deadlines.
- Sourced candidates for challenging EPC and LNG roles through targeted job boards, career fairs, and expos.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify needs and provide high-quality candidates.
- Led weekly/biweekly recruiting meetings to address challenges and drive solutions.
- Developed KPIs to track activity, improve referrals, and strengthen client relationships.
- Trained new recruiters on processes, compliance, and best practices.
- Coordinated requisition distribution to ensure comprehensive coverage across disciplines.
- Negotiated vendor markups and supported contract renewals.
Staffing Specialist
KBR Inc.
Houston
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Personally hired 1,500+ employees during tenure.
- Hired 1,500+ employees, enhancing workforce capabilities during tenure.
- Recruited 860 foreign nationals in Bosnia and Macedonia, directly supporting U.S. military operations.
- Transitioned 85 subcontract employees across seven bases in Iraq, ensuring operational continuity.
- Coordinated KBR’s first Dignified Transfer of Remains at Dover AFB with precision.
- Trained EAP consultants on escorting employee remains with dignity and respect.
- Performed Next of Kin notifications with care and respect.
- Represented KBR at domestic and international career fairs.
Staffing Specialist
Magnum Staffing Services
Houston
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Recruited skilled candidates for CNC, administrative, mechanical, warehouse, safety, and general labor roles, enhancing talent pool diversity.
- Delivered daily recruiting metrics, enabling informed decisions on recruitment strategies and performance assessment.
- Conducted background checks, SSN verifications, and reference checks to ensure candidate eligibility and compliance with hiring standards.
- Administered drug screenings and ensured compliance with standards.
HR Corporate Recruiter (Contract)
Wilson Supply
Houston
01.2005 - 12.2005
Recruiter/Safety Coordinator
Safway Services Inc.
Pasadena
01.2001 - 01.2004
HR Administrator (Contract)
Firstwave Newpark Shipbuilding
Galveston
01.2001 - 01.2004
HSE Coordinator / HR Representative
Elcoteq Network
Monterrey
01.1999 - 01.2000
HR Generalist
Asesores en Sistemas
Monterrey
01.1997 - 01.1999
Education
High School Diploma -
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (Preparatoria #22)
Guadalupe, N.L., México01-1993
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Cleared Talent Acquisition
- Proposal & RFP Staffing
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Leadership
- Relationship Management
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Front Line Leadership, KBR, 2025
- Human Resources Management, LSU, 2021
- Certified Internet Recruiter, AIRS, 2012
- Certified Military Veteran Recruiter, AIRS, 2022
- Aligning Goals & Priorities to Manage Time, Skillsoft, 2023
- Influencing Through Positive Leadership, Skillsoft, 2023
- Data Loading & Visualization in Power BI, Skillsoft, 2025
- Building a Leadership Development Plan, Skillsoft, 2025
- Conquering the Challenges of Public Speaking, Skillsoft, 2025
- Becoming an Effective Cross-Functional Team Member, Skillsoft, 2025
Accomplishments
- ONEKBR Award (Monetary Bonus)
- 2025
- 2023
- 2018
- Certificate of Appreciation, Operation Iraqi Freedom & Enduring Freedom, 2008
Personal Information
Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Systems And Tools
- Workday
- Phenom CRM
- Copilot
- ChatGPT
- Taleo
- Zoho Recruit
- SharePoint
- Resume Builder
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- ClearanceJobs
- Indeed
- Monster
- Deltek
- SeekOut
- ZipRecruiter
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
KBR Inc.
01.2014 - 05.2025
Senior Partner
Anthony & Ross Recruiting Firm LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Recruiting Manager / Sr. Recruiter
CB&I (Lutech Resources)
01.2011 - 01.2013
Staffing Specialist
KBR Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2011
Staffing Specialist
Magnum Staffing Services
01.2005 - 12.2005
HR Corporate Recruiter (Contract)
Wilson Supply
01.2005 - 12.2005
Recruiter/Safety Coordinator
Safway Services Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2004
HR Administrator (Contract)
Firstwave Newpark Shipbuilding
01.2001 - 01.2004
HSE Coordinator / HR Representative
Elcoteq Network
01.1999 - 01.2000
HR Generalist
Asesores en Sistemas
01.1997 - 01.1999
High School Diploma -
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (Preparatoria #22)