Lavon Sheppard
About Lavon Sheppard
Lavon Sheppard serves as the Recruiting Director at Kforce Inc in Tampa, Florida, a position he has held since 2019. With a diverse background in recruitment and military service, he has accumulated extensive experience in various roles within Kforce Inc and the U.S. Army.
Work at Kforce
Lavon Sheppard has held multiple positions at Kforce Inc since 2012. Currently, he serves as the Recruiting Director, a role he has occupied since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as the Senior Manager from 2017. His earlier roles at Kforce include International Recruiting Manager and International Recruiter. He also served as Lead Talent Qualification Specialist from 2004 to 2012. All these positions were based in Tampa, Florida.
Military Background
Lavon Sheppard served in the U.S. Army from 1998 to 2004. He began as a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Specialist from 1998 to 2001 and later transitioned to the role of Recruiter from 2001 to 2004. His military experience provided him with foundational skills in recruitment and personnel management.
Education and Expertise
Lavon Sheppard has a diverse educational background. He earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School between 2017 and 2021. He also holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Webster University, obtained from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Business Administration at Northwood University from 2005 to 2007. His studies in Human Resources and Entrepreneurial Studies further enhance his expertise in recruitment and management.
Career Progression
Lavon Sheppard's career has shown a steady progression in the field of recruitment and human resources. Starting as a Lead Talent Qualification Specialist at Kforce, he advanced to roles with increasing responsibility, including International Recruiter and International Recruiting Manager. His military background and extensive experience in recruitment have contributed to his success in these positions.