Kevin

Founder and President

Cypress and Sage Press • Self-employed

Jun 2024 - Present • 1 yr 11 mos

Visionary leader and seasoned publishing professional with a decade of experience in the literary industry. As the founder of Cypress and Sage Press, I oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of book production, from initial concept and developmental editing to global distribution and market positioning. With 12 personally published titles, I combine the strategic mindset of a publisher with the practical, "in-the-trenches" experience of a prolific author.

Talent Acquisition Manager

CHRISTUS Health • Full-time

May 2022 - Jun 2024 • 2 yrs 1 mo

Senior Talent Acquisition Leader with 20+ years in healthcare recruitment, specializing in building high-performing clinical teams while controlling labor costs. As Talent Acquisition Manager for a 385‑bed acute care hospital (Joint Commission–accredited and recognized for quality and patient safety), I owned the full recruitment strategy for a wide range of services, including surgical, emergency, cardiology, women’s health, and orthopedics. I managed full‑cycle recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and development for a diverse clinical and non‑clinical workforce.