Amber Metts
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly dedicated and experienced Air Force veteran with 17 years experience of active duty service, actively holding a secret security clearance. Skilled in candidate sourcing, diversity and inclusion initiatives, seeking a challenging position to leverage expertise in talent acquisition and training. Committed to supporting organizational goals through exceptional leadership, strategic planning and a strong commitment to excellence. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team by utilizing mastered interpersonal skills to foster an environment of growth, efficiency and operational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter, Enlisted Accessions
United States Air Force
06.2021 - Current
- Managed talent acquisition through utilization of market outreach, guidance counseling & public speaking forums to ensure the enlistment of qualified individuals into military service, maintaining compliance with Air Force regulations and policies.
- Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
- Provided guidance and next step support to applicants throughout the enlistment process, ensuring a seamless transition from civilian to military service and lifestyle.
Supervisor, Occupational Health Clinic
United States Air Force
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Directed 27 employees, overseeing a $4.6M employment contract in support of medical care for 78K beneficiaries
- Led clinical hiring committee by interviewing qualified candidates and presenting top finalists to hiring manager
- Developed clinical training programs and performance metrics, ensuring Occupational Safety and Health Administration standard compliance
Flight Chief, Bioenvironmental Engineering
United States Air Force
04.2015 - 04.2019
- Led a team of 13 personnel, providing technical assistance and expertise to base disaster preparedness personnel.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and programs, identifying areas for improvement.
Technician, Bioenvironmental Engineering
United States Air Force
11.2007 - 04.2015
- Assessed engineering principles to solve environmental problems that affect humans.
- Conducted audits and quality assurance reviews to verify occupational safety and adherence to established standards.
- Collaborated with local communities and educational institutions to ensure military installation hazard compliance standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2023
Air Force Recruiting School, Enlisted Accessions
San Antonio, TX01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Regis University
Denver, CO06-2021
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Biloxi, MS01-2018
Airman Leadership School
Little Rock, AR01-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Bioenvironmental Engineering
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2012
Skills
- Leadership and team management
- Interview techniques
- Candidate sourcing
- Social media recruiting
- Cold-calling
- Recruitment strategies
- Cross-cultural communication
- Personalized customer service
- Talent acquisition
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
Top enlisted accessions recruiter of the year, 2023
- Appointed as interim flight chief; managed a team of 13 personnel for 16 months, 2 years ahead of eligibility, 2023-2024
- Vetted enlistments for 1,091 civilians, elevating my team's ranking to #4 of 180 within Air Force Recruiting Service, 2024
- Oversaw military recruitment production for the 2nd highest goaled team within Air Force Recruiting Service (globally). My management skills drove the team to surpass annual goal by 12%, with a 10% production increase from the previous fiscal year, raising accession fulfillment from 86% to 104% in less than 12 months, 2024
Timeline
Recruiter, Enlisted Accessions
United States Air Force
06.2021 - Current
Supervisor, Occupational Health Clinic
United States Air Force
04.2019 - 06.2021
Flight Chief, Bioenvironmental Engineering
United States Air Force
04.2015 - 04.2019
Technician, Bioenvironmental Engineering
United States Air Force
11.2007 - 04.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Air Force Recruiting School, Enlisted Accessions
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Regis University
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Airman Leadership School
Associate of Applied Science - Bioenvironmental Engineering
Community College of The Air Force