Kevin Fletcher Velasco
About Kevin Fletcher Velasco
Kevin Fletcher Velasco serves as the Lead Human Resources Specialist at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2015. He has a strong background in human resources, with degrees in Social Work and Human Resources Management, and is also the owner of an escape room business in Tacoma, Washington.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Kevin Fletcher Velasco has served as the Lead Human Resources Specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2015. His tenure at NIH spans nine years, during which he has held various roles, including Human Resources Specialist from 2011 to 2015 and Human Resources Assistant from 2009 to 2011. His extensive experience in these positions has contributed to his expertise in staffing, recruitment, and placement within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Fletcher Velasco holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Gallaudet University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He also earned an Associate’s degree in Deaf Interpreting & Deaf Studies from Seattle Central College between 2002 and 2005. Additionally, he completed a Master of Science in Human Resources Management at the University of Maryland University College from 2010 to 2014. His educational background supports his specialization in various human resources appointments, including Title 38, Title 5, Title 42, and excepted service appointments.
Background in Human Resources
Before his current role, Kevin Fletcher Velasco worked as a Detailed Lead Human Resources Specialist with the Indian Health Service for three months in 2016. His career in human resources began at the NIH, where he progressed through roles from assistant to specialist and ultimately to lead specialist. This progression highlights his commitment to the field and his ability to adapt and grow within the organization.
Fluency in American Sign Language
Kevin Fletcher Velasco is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), which enhances his ability to communicate effectively with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. This skill is particularly valuable in his role at the NIH, where inclusivity and effective communication are essential components of human resources practices.
Entrepreneurship in Escape Room Business
In addition to his role at the NIH, Kevin Fletcher Velasco is the owner and operator of Enigma Escapes WA, a premier escape room located in Tacoma, Washington. He has managed this business since 2018, demonstrating his entrepreneurial skills and ability to engage with diverse audiences outside of his primary career in human resources.