Kevin Ferra

Currently the Recruitment and Retention Officer for Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Doha, Qatar. This opportunity provides a challenging role as a lack of qualified applicants could lead to the loss of a multi-million dollar agreement with the Qatar Foundation.

Developed the direct hire search division at Georgetown University as a team member with the Director of Hoya Staffing, Laura Bryant. Previously recruited nurses worldwide as supplemental staff for hospitals, nursing homes, and private duty care.

Served as the primary point of contact between nurses, legal counsel, and account managers during international immigration processes. Broad understanding of applicable visas and working with International organizations.

Planned highly successful recruiting events in the Philippines, Canada, and several cities in China.

Trained 700+ employees working throughout 300 branch offices.

Hired and supervised over 320 external employees.

Kevin Ferra’s Specialties:

Accomplished professional with approximately seven years of recruiting and training experience in healthcare and higher education, including extensive international experience in a multi-national environment where significant cultural diversity exists. Strong background in cultivating and strengthening relationships with clients. Highly effective communicator with excellent judgement. Demonstrated strengths in multi-tasking, recruiting, and performing in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

Kevin Ferra’s Experience

Recruitment and Retention Officer

Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)

Responsible for selecting the most qualified applicants from around the world to ensure Georgetown University SFS-Qatar achieves its organizational mission.

Responsible for negotiating contracts and setting service agreements with recruitment companies in the Middle East and other markets particularly North America and Europe to enable the most suitable candidates to be sourced.

Manage the Recruitment Budget $150k

Increase retention levels by implementing processes which clearly identifying sources of employee and community motivation and de-motivation and subsequently implement processes for engaging employees in providing solutions to increase motivation level.

Manage the Community Relations Officer in building and providing professional and personal networks and support systems to SFS-Qatar employees and their families.
Senior Recruiter and Advertising Specialist

Georgetown University

(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)

September 2007 — March 2008 (7 months)

The Senior Recruiter and Advertising Specialist is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and screening candidates to provide highly qualified individuals for high priority, hard-to-fill, direct-hire positions for a variety of University departments.

Responsible for creating and marketing a menu of recruitment services to University departments.

Serve as an internal consultant for University departments who are interested in placing external print and web advertising.

Manage an advertising budget along with its associated billing activities.

Provide a high level of customer service to a variety of University departments, and recruit candidates in a timely and efficient manner to the satisfaction of departmental clients.

Responsible for training and guiding the Recruiting Assistant as that role evolves into a Recruiter position.

This position participates in the development of policies and procedures.
Recruiting and Advertising Specialist

Georgetown University

(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)

August 2006 — September 2007 (1 year 2 months)

Responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and screening highly qualified and diverse candidates to meet the temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct-hire staffing needs for over 175 University Departments including: the Law Center, Main Campus, Medical Center, and University Services. Dedicated to the high priority, hard-to-fill positions throughout the University.

• Manage job responsibilities of the Recruiting Assistant

Advertising Expert: Utilized as a resource campus-wide for all external advertising. Focus on Diversity Reach and Affirmative Action Initiatives. Fundamental experience with online and print job postings.

• Managing an Advertising budget in excess of 300k
International Recruiter

Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Human Resources industry)

August 2004 — June 2006 (1 year 11 months)

Recruited 500+ applicants from over 30 different countries. Responsible for filing immigration applications for permanent residency (green card), TN Visa (Canada), and adjustment of status cases with the US Government. Assist foreign nurses in the U.S. license application process. Accountable for full-life cycle recruitment.

Served as primary point of contact between applicants, legal counsel, external clients, and account managers during hiring and immigration processes. Generated over $1 Million in Revenue.

Client Relationships: Planned highly successful recruiting events in the Philippines, Canada, and multiple cities in China.

Partnered with internet sites, foreign nursing universities, and US embassies to successfully process over 500 international applicants.

Developed a pipeline of future candidates through internet sourcing and mining, advertising, direct sourcing, trade journal, employee referrals, and career fairs.
Corporate Trainer

Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.

(Privately Held; Hospital & Health Care industry)

June 2003 — August 2004 (1 year 3 months)

CORPORATE TRAINER (2003-2004): Trained 700+ Recruiters working throughout 7 Divisions of the company covering 42 states and over 300 branch offices. Conducted classroom based and virtual trainings on a weekly basis.

Worked with executive leadership to develop a superior training curriculum.
Professional Healthcare Recruiter

Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Human Resources industry)

September 2002 — July 2003 (11 months)

Worked from the Pittsburgh, PA office to recruit highly qualified professionals. Managed wellness program for over 200 clinics throughout two states. Provided 24/7 program management services.

• Hired and on-boarded over 320 external employees. Turned Homecare Division profitable in 9 months.

Kevin Ferra’s Education

Georgetown University

Certificate , Professional Management , 2006 — 2008

Tailored to develop highly skilled professional managers and effective leaders.
The George Washington University

Certificate , Human Resource Generalist , 2007 — 2007

The George Washington University and Council on Education in Management, Washington DC

Designed to educate HR professionals on best practices, employment law, compensation and benefits.
Duquesne University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration , Marketing; Minor in International Business , 1998 — 2002

• GPA: 3.6/4.0; Graduated Cum Laude
University of Pittsburgh

Semester at Sea 2001 — 2001

SEMESTER AT SEA, INSTITUTE OF SHIPBOARD EDUCATION • Spring 2001
Study abroad program through the University of Pittsburgh, which provided an integration of class work and international fieldwork exploring the different cultures and societies in ten countries throughout Africa, Asia, and South America

Additional Information

Kevin Ferra’s Websites:

Kevin Ferra’s Groups:

Georgetown University, Semester at Sea Alum

Executive Suite
Networked Recruiter (34,197+ total network) 3rd Largest Recruiting and HR & 2nd Largest Agency Group
Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)
GLOBAL CONTRACTORS / RECRUITERS / PROCUREMENT
Link2Europe
Independent Recruiters
FMCG & CPG (Consultants & Recruiters)
EMEA recruiters - knowledge sharing group
EMEA Executive Search
SHRM Networking Group
Expat Network
Recruiting Professionals Network
Human Resource Executive Association
UAE | Dubai
RecruitingBlogs
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
International Business
Datasul Human Capital Management
Leading International Open Networkers (LION)
Duquesne University Alumni Group
Dubai Business Network
Semester at Sea Alumni
Recruitment Consultants and Staffing Professionals (30.000+)
GPHR Networking Group
Human Capital Management Exchange
Strategic Human Capital Management Practitioners
Steelers Nation
Qatar Business Network www.qbusnet.com
Emirates NetWork
Rec2Rec Middle East
Semester at Sea Alumni Networking
HRA-NCA (DC SHRM)
The Qatar Network
Corporate Recruiters. #1 Group for Corporate Recruiters.
Middle East Opportunities
Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Higher Education Professionals
Higher Education Management Group
TopLinked IT (Information Technology) Professionals
Qatar HR Network
PROFESSIONALS WINNING ACROSS BORDERS ▪ PWAB ▪ International & Diverse Network of 160+ Countries
Human Capital Institute - Survey Board
Aberdeen HCM Research Group
Network Pittsburgh
Rhode Island Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators