Kevin Fanning

About Kevin Fanning

I’m a talent/branding/ops and company vibe strategist who champions empathy and transparency in leadership. I specialize in crafting impactful communications and implementing innovative, people-first processes that foster strong, authentic, and diverse organizational cultures. My expertise lies in transforming startups and growing companies by aligning their talent and operations strategies with their unique cultures, resulting in engaged teams and sustainable growth.A few years ago a company called ReferralMob named me one of \"Boston\'s best talent acquisition professionals to follow online\". FUN FACT: they are now out of business. ANOTHER FUN FACT: I am no longer Very Online.A long time ago I wrote a book called LET\'S ALL FIND AWESOME JOBS. Equal parts how-to guide and pep-talk, it\'s a collection of mistakes to avoid and ideas for increasing your chances at getting the job you really want. It\'s a little out of date but I can send you a pdf if you need.

Experience

1. Operations Manager

   Acceleron Fusion, Inc

   Mar 2025 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US

   Acceleron is pioneering a new approach to fusion power. We\'re developing a high-efficiency muon source to produce beams of muons using significantly less energy than current facilities, and a high-density fusion cell to allow each of these muons to catalyze larger numbers of fusion reactions. Unlike traditional fusion approaches that require extreme temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius, our innovative method operates at just making it considerably more manageable and potentially more cost-effective. We\'re working with leading global laboratories to bring clean, safe, and abundant fusion energy to reality.My role is an ever-changing mix of business operations, logistics, facilities, HR, finance, and recruiting.

Education

• James Madison University

  BA, English

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Technical Recruiting
• Jobvite
• Employer Branding
• Fiction
• Frozen Desserts
• Screening Resumes
• Onboarding
• Screening
• Hiring
• Employee Benefits
• Temporary Placement
• Leadership
• Start-Ups
• Video Games
• Sourcing
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Human Resources
• College Recruiting
• Pipelines
• Social Networking
• Recruiting
• Marketing
• Tweetdeck
• Employee Relations
• Dance
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Talent Management
• Gild
• Writing
• Networking