Anthony Cave
Kathleen,GA
Summary
Organized, developed and delivered employees eager to grow within their career and organizational skills in various environments. 33+ years of experience with coordinating Air Force equipment acquisitions and management. Talent Acquisition Program Manager with 15-year history specializing in US Air Force Reserve Command. Highly skilled with managerial experience and strong relationship-building. Expert in organizing training programs and executing courses for career growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Program Manager
US Air Force Reserve Command
Warner Robins, GA
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Program Manager for In-Service Recruiter and Individual Mobilization Augmentee.
- Senior consultant to Air Force Reserve Command/ Recruiting Services (AFRC/RS) on Transition Assistance Recruiter production activities and personnel assignments.
- Developed and executed thirty (30) training courses resulting in 66 percent of the mission's annual target
- Incorporated subject matter experts (SME) in monthly and training courses to advise on compliance regulations and best practices.
- Identified talent management priorities, goals and collaborated closely with leadership and subordinate personnel.
- Spearheaded and deployed large-scale projects to launch career website; integrate recruitment tools; create training programs and devise strategic plans.
- Developed a streamlined hiring process eliminating redundancies, which saved ten thousand man-hours.
- Developed and implemented program processes, plans and procedures for record maintenance to track outcomes.
- Performed audits inspections to minimize and/or mitigate lost time in the transition of applicants from active-duty Air Force to Reserve.
- Revised and updated Transition Assistance Recruiter (TAR) Guides and Regulations.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
Accession Standards & Waiver
US Air Force Reserve Command
Warner Robins, GA
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Analyzed required records of potential hires with an ineligible standard, to determine if they meet Headquarters’ criteria to be considered an acceptable applicant; directly resulting to gain 85% of the ineligible applicants.
- Built positive working relationships with other mission partners through effective communication.
- Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs.
- Completed quarterly and yearly audits while advising senior leaders of the results.
- Worked closely with management to discuss external audit results and action plans.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our mission policies.
- Supported strategic development and objective setting by analyzing audit outcomes and generating actionable recommendations.
- Conducted audits on internal controls and developed reports on findings.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in Air Force recruiting databases.
Talent Acquisition Trainer
US Air Force Reserve Command
Warner Robins, GA
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Coached and trained over 200 recruiters on Reservist statues, codes and regulations.
- Collaborated with recruitment and HR professional to achieve hiring goals.
- Created and managed 60 training classes for all talent accession categories of the US Air Force Reserve.
- Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates.
- Trained and mentored recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Recommend, design, develop, and implement innovative learning and development programs that support viable recruiting tiers, including onboarding, career development, upskilling, wellness, succession planning, and management and leadership development.
- Evaluated staff performance at multiple facilities and made recommendations for training improvement.
- Developed process improvements and streamlined procedures to effectively resolve employee discrepancies.
- Interviewed and counseled individuals interested in joining the Enlisted Accession for the US Air Force Reserve (USAFR) by analyzing goals and explaining benefits of associated with recruiting consultative sales techniques.
- Displayed and distributed USAFR marketing and advertising materials and participated in educational presentations for general recruitment purposes.
- Applied comprehensive understanding of USAFR recruiting principles, requirements and regulations to provide counseling to recruiting force.
- Conducted interviews to assist management in selecting most qualified candidates.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
- Contacted job applicants to inform of application status.
Transition Assistant/Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
US Air Force Reserve Command
08.2008 - 09.2017
- Attracted qualified applicants by creating detailed job descriptions with clearly outlined position responsibilities.
- Maintain an average of 123% of my annual recruiting goal.
- Facilitated and performed interviews to determine qualified applicants.
- Worked closely with each unit personnel center and recruiting department to choose qualified applicants for positions.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for mission and unit staffing requirements.
- Developed process improvements and streamlined procedures to effectively resolve lengthy applicant processing.
- Optimized recruitment efficiency and retained top talent by implementing new recruiting program.
- Cultivated lasting partnerships with local Air Force units to enhance gaining potential Air Force Reserve applicants, resulting in increased manning percentages.
- Displayed and distributed USAFR marketing and advertising materials and participated in educational presentations for general recruitment purposes.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
- Reviewed employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
- Developed a recruiting pipeline by cold-calling, canvassing and obtaining referrals.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Quality Assurance Specialist
US Air Force Reserve Command
Dover, DE
11.2006 - 08.2008
- Consulted with Aerospace maintainers and personnel to educate on QA standards.
- Monitored QA procedures for adherence by aircraft maintenance employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
- Secured positive customer experiences while executing effective quality assurance practices.
- Analyzed quality assurance data to identify trends and develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Prepared reports to communicate results of quality inspection activities to management.
- Used quality monitoring data management systems to compile and track performance at team and individual levels.
Preventive Maintenance Manager
Alban CAT
Elkridge, MD
02.2006 - 11.2007
- Supervised preventive maintenance team projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards, identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
- Coordinated work schedules and distributed tasks to 15 employees in the generator/electrical equipment department and delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Established and implemented new procedures for standard maintenance scheduling.
- Established and implemented new procedures for standard maintenance scheduling.
- Issued training and schedules for the personnel in the generator/electrical equipment department.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
- Completed assignments on-time and under budget.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman
US Air Force Reserve Command
Dover, DE
05.1989 - 10.2006
- Updated logs, authored reports, and maintained permanent records on all associated equipment and aircrafts.
- Completed timely inspections of aircraft systems and components to check performance and safety.
- Oversaw preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to maintain equipment readiness.
- Delivered training, mentored and motivated junior team members to accomplish challenging workloads.
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs, achieved maintainer of the quarter.
Account Executive
Cox Communications
Newport News, VA
06.1998 - 12.2004
- Prepared quotes for potential clients, upselling special packages and maintaining high levels of accuracy.
- Negotiated contracts, closed agreements and supported sales team in new product launches.
- Managed account budget forecasting, goal setting and performance reporting.
- Drove new business development and client acquisition through cold calling, lead generation and exceptional service.
- Input customer order details into system, accepted payments and updated accounts.
- Tracked sales and customer information and produced reports for upper management.
- Contacted customers about account or information issues, alerting clients of changes for excellent customer service.
- Individualized client marketing programs to meet each customer's unique needs while focusing on digital marketing and social media.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.1995
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL11.2014
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
- Relationship Building
- Employee Development
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Program Modification
- Training Development
- Problem Solving Analysis
- Program Analysis
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Policy Interpretation
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization
- Training Needs Analysis
Security Clearance
- Active Secret Clearance
Accomplishments
- Meritorious Service Medal for Outstanding Service Sep 2017 - May 2023
- USAF Senior NCO Academy
- USAF NCO Academy
- NCO Preparatory Course
- IMPACT Brooks Group Certification
- Dale Carnegie Certification
- Six Sigma- Green Belt
References
References, awards and decorations available upon request.
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Program Manager
US Air Force Reserve Command
11.2019 - 05.2023
Accession Standards & Waiver
US Air Force Reserve Command
12.2018 - 10.2019
Talent Acquisition Trainer
US Air Force Reserve Command
09.2017 - 12.2018
Transition Assistant/Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
US Air Force Reserve Command
08.2008 - 09.2017
Quality Assurance Specialist
US Air Force Reserve Command
11.2006 - 08.2008
Preventive Maintenance Manager
Alban CAT
02.2006 - 11.2007
Account Executive
Cox Communications
06.1998 - 12.2004
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman
US Air Force Reserve Command
05.1989 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Hampton University
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force