Deondis Cooks
Northridge,CA
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Air Force Supervisor with over a decade of experience in traffic management, logistics, recruiting, marketing, and training standardization. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve mission objectives. Seeking to leverage my diverse skill set in a challenging position to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training, Standardization, and Marketing Supervisor
United States Air Force Recruiting Service
Encino, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Manages marketing and sales teams in CA/Guam/Hawaii/Japan talent procurement to include coordinating and negotiating with national media with a $300K annual budget
- Planned, coordinated, and executed high visibility Air Force marketing events to include the Rose Parade, NASCAR, and various events
- Facilitates the squadron training program, overseeing the Recruiter Transition Program (RTP) and ensuring compliance with training timelines
- Advises the commander and production superintendent on training progress and timelines
- Delivers comprehensive in-field training to newly assigned production recruiters, enhancing their transition from a training mindset to a mission-oriented environment
- Prepares and submits the monthly Training Status Report (TSR), providing detailed assessments of training progression and compliance to leadership
- Manages a $125K marketing budget, securing partnerships with local media and executing high-visibility events that generate significant leads, including collaborations with major television networks
- Spearheads the planning and execution of annual and quarterly leadership training conferences, training over 85 recruiters and 8 supervisors on effective sales methods, marketing strategies, and operational excellence
- Conducts training-related relief actions and provides monthly updates to the production superintendent, ensuring continuous improvement in training effectiveness
- Revamps/updates the training program, delivering over 500 hours of training to struggling recruiters and newly assigned members, leading to record-breaking contract achievements for the unit
- Collaborates with local leadership schools to integrate the Recruit-the-Recruiter curriculum, significantly contributing to a 23% increase in manning
Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
United States Air Force Recruiting Service
Newark, OH
03.2020 - 02.2024
- Conducts a comprehensive recruiting program, responsible for interviewing, screening, testing, and evaluating applicants from diverse sources, including healthcare professionals, specialists, and STEM candidates, to meet recruiting goals
- Establishes connections with employment agencies, educational institutions, and various community resources to identify potential prospects for enlistment, commissioning, and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
- Delivers impactful oral and film presentations to high school and college classes, effectively establishing contact with prospects and generating interest in military service
- Maintains detailed informational records for follow-up contacts with prospective enlistees, preparing enlistment and commissioning case files for applicants
- Educates interested individuals on military obligations, career structures, educational opportunities, and benefits, enhancing understanding of Air Force service
- Implements and coordinates publicity programs, utilizing various media channels to promote the Air Force, presenting orientations to civic and educational organizations
- Conducts community relations initiatives, participating in events such as ceremonies, fairs, and sporting events to enhance visibility and prestige of the Air Force
- Establishes and maintains relationships with high school, college, and industry officials to foster community support and awareness of Air Force opportunities
- Plans and performs targeted recruiting activities, maintaining market data and monitoring production reports to optimize recruiting efforts
- Provides management assistance in recruiting programs, analyzing enlistment data, supporting policy development, and ensuring effective implementation of recruiting strategies
Traffic Management/Logistics/Passenger Travel Supervisor
United States Air Force
04.2011 - 03.2020
- Planned, organizes, and directs traffic management activities, maintaining transportation documents and preparing budget estimates for materials and services
- Ensures compliance with federal, international, and military transportation regulations, including passenger and personal property entitlements
- Implements quality assurance evaluation procedures and oversees customs regulations, warehousing procedures, and proper packaging and labeling of materials
- Verifies carrier performance, initiates discrepancy reports, and resolves operational issues while executing traffic management activities for mobility operations
- Counsels personnel on property movements, reviews travel orders, arranges shipments, and validates temporary storage needs
- Receives, processes, and prioritizes cargo, preserving and packing materials, including munitions, while ensuring compliance with government regulations
- Arranges official travel for personnel, prepares travel documents, and processes adjustments for airline tickets and services
- Participates in deployment planning, ensuring effective training for personnel and managing operations at the Deployment Control Center (DCC) for cargo and personnel deployment
- Coordinated traffic management operations, ensuring efficient movement and distribution of cargo
- Managed logistics planning and execution for various missions, improving delivery timelines by 25%
- Developed and implemented training programs for junior NCOs, enhancing team capabilities
- Awarded for outstanding performance in logistics operations and mission support
- Complied with Federal safety regulations & environmental standards in the handling, use & disposition of hazardous materials
- Oversaw outbound cargo operations, ensuring timely and efficient transport of goods
- Managed a team dedicated to logistics support, enhancing operational effectiveness
- Conducted training programs that improved team performance and mission readiness
Education
Associate of Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
09-2025
Bachelor's degree - Healthcare Administration
American Public University System
05-2025
Associate's degree - Transportation
Community College of the Air Force
01.2019
Skills
- Human Resources
- Event Marketing
- Conflict Management
- Event Planning and Management
- Leadership and Team management
- Research
- Presentation Skills
- HR Sourcing
- Internal and External Recruiting
- Quality Assurance
- Project leadership
- Talent Acquisition
- Interviewing
- Logistics
- Senior Leadership
- Project Management
- Merchandising
- Human Resources Management
- Negotiation
- Remote Recruiting
- Program Development
- Management
- Employee Orientation
- Recruiting
- Training Seminars
- Training Programs
- Overseeing and Coordinating Training
- Training Initiatives
- Procedure Training
- Regulatory Training
- Healthcare Industry
Accomplishments
- NCO of the Year- Issued by Air Force · Dec 2024
- NCO of the Quarter- Issued by Air Force · Mar 2024
- Air Force Commendation Medal- Issued by United States Air Force · Jan 2024
- Flight Recruiter of the Year- Issued by Air Force Recruiting · Aug 2023
- Top Flight Recruiter of the Quarter- Issued by Air Force Recruiting Service · Dec 2021
- Air Force Commendation Medal- Issued by United States Air Force · Jan 2020
- Top Sales Recruiter- Issued by Air Force Recruiting Service Technical School · Dec 2019
- Air Force Achievement Medal- Issued by United States Air Force · Jan 2017. Awarded 4 times from 2013 to 2017
- Chief's Choice Award- Issued by Aviano AFB, Italy Chiefs Association · Jan 2017
- Top Sexual Assault Victims Advocate- Issued by Air Force Sexual Assault and Prevention · Jan 2017
- Air Force Achievement Medal- Issued by United States Air Force · Jan 2013
Certification
- OSHA 10
- Senior Professional in Human Resources
- Hazmat Endorsement
- OSHA 30
- Secret Clearance
- Professional In Human Resources
- Professional Sales Skills Core and Applications
- CNA
- Professional Sales Skills Coaching Core and Applications
Timeline
Training, Standardization, and Marketing Supervisor
United States Air Force Recruiting Service
02.2024 - Current
Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
United States Air Force Recruiting Service
03.2020 - 02.2024
Traffic Management/Logistics/Passenger Travel Supervisor
United States Air Force
04.2011 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Human Resource Management
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor's degree - Healthcare Administration
American Public University System
Associate's degree - Transportation
Community College of the Air Force
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