Kenia Caraballo is a Senior Recruitment Specialist at Acara Solutions, where she channels her enthusiasm and passion for connecting people with the right opportunities. Over the course of her career, she has developed strong interpersonal skills that allow her to understand each candidate’s strengths and ensure they are matched with roles that suit them best. At Acara, she leverages this passion to deliver customized workforce solutions that align with each company’s unique talent acquisition strategy. 

A Journey Fueled by Purpose and Passion 

Kenia grew up in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and later moved to Orlando, Florida, after falling in love with the area during a personal trip. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration and an M.S. in Marketing Management from the Universidad de Acción Pro-Educación y Cultura. Inspired to use her education to help others, she continued her career in the staffing industry, a field she was already passionate about. Joining Acara Solutions proved to be a perfect match for her values. Fourteen years later, she continues to thrive, making a meaningful impact through her work. 

Building Excellence Through Experience at Acara 

Throughout her time at Acara, Kenia has gained confidence and capabilities to deliver strong results. Her previous roles in recruiting laid a strong foundation for success, as she gained valuable hands-on experience with high-volume sourcing and full-cycle recruiting early in her career. This helped her develop the agility to manage multiple requisitions across diverse industries, further allowing her to quickly assess candidate fit, build rapport, and manage time effectively. She has sharpened her ability to mentor junior recruiters, stay current with sourcing tools and platforms, and use data to drive decisions. 

The Acara Difference 

On a daily basis, Kenia acts as a strategic partner to both clients and her internal team, all while working hard to match the perfect candidate with the right position. When she first joined Acara, she immediately fell in love with the close-knit culture, which made it easy for her to collaborate, ask questions, and grow professionally in a supportive environment. Being with the company for so long, she has had the opportunity to watch Acara transform and expand into a more structured, corporate organization. She loves the company’s format because it allows her to make a difference in people’s lives every day. She believes there’s nothing more meaningful than seeing someone get the opportunity they’ve been waiting for—especially when it can change the trajectory of their life in a beneficial way. 

Work-Life Balance 

Working out of the Orlando office, Kenia maintains a fulfilling work-life balance that reflects her outgoing personality. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, meditating, and going to the gym. She is passionate about all things travel, as she loves to explore new cultures and broaden her perspective on the world. On top of this, she enjoys contemporary dance and uses it as a creative outlet for self-expression. Her ideal day off involves hitting the road with family, exploring new places, and creating or strengthening meaningful connections. This mindset carries over into her work at Acara, where she values building lasting relationships with her clients. 

A Personal Touch 

Kenia feels the most rewarding part of her job is the ongoing human connection combined with the challenge of matching the right people with the right opportunities. She works diligently to understand a candidate’s skills, motivations, and goals to align them with a client’s unique needs and culture. Earlier in her career, she worked closely with a candidate whose family had nearly lost everything. As they prepared to move away, the entire family jumped with joy when Kenia informed the candidate that he had landed the job she had helped him prepare for. That moment reminded her that recruiting is about far more than just filling positions—it’s about changing lives. Experiences like this continue to fuel her passion for the work she does. 

Final Thoughts 

Kenia’s story is a powerful reminder of how passion, purpose, and people-first values can drive long-term success. Her journey at Acara Solutions reflects not only professional growth but also a deep commitment to making a positive impact in others’ lives. From helping candidates through life-changing career moments to supporting clients with thoughtful workforce strategies, Kenia approaches every interaction with empathy and integrity. Her story showcases the meaningful difference that one dedicated recruiter can make, not just in the workplace, but in the lives of the people she serves every day.