Thomas A. Meadows
Milton,FL
Summary
Resolute military veteran with comprehensive background in organizational leadership, communication, personnel training, and team development. Ability to quickly and decisively adapt to changes, identify process improvement areas, and conflict resolution. Managed full cycle recruiting efforts, building strategic partnerships with educators, JROTC programs, and community organizations that led to a 49% sales rate increase. Leveraged 20 years of leadership as JROTC intern, helped develop and instruct curriculum that challenged/motivated 85 cadets, instilling leadership, character development, and unit cohesion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
U.S. Air Force
Spokane, WA
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Managed talent acquisition team across three locations covering 40K square miles, responsible for onboarding over 150 new hires annually.
- Adapted virtual recruitment strategy in response to the global pandemic, instituted safeguards for a five-member team, 136 applicants, and increased contract rate by 49% versus prior year.
- Built strategic alliances with community partners, educators, and JROTC programs that reached 99 high schools, 15 colleges and over 1.1M people.
- Developed compressive training program, certified members on 150 tasks, and tracked key performance indicators that achieved unit best 156% sales rate.
JROTC Internship
Rogers High School
Spokane, WA
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in development and instruction of JROTC curriculum to 85 cadets, enhancing leadership skills, character development, and military knowledge.
- Managed administrative tasks, including records maintenance, budget tracking/execution, logistical supply accounts, which ensured program compliance.
- Organized and led drill & ceremonies, community service projects, and after school programs, contributing 40 hours to community events and cadet leadership development.
Installation Emergency Manager
U.S. Air Force
, United Kingdom
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Developed response/mitigation plans for two commands, 26 units, 16K military/civilian personnel, and ensured compliance with both state, federal and international regulations.
- Led 10-person installation training team, built/reviewed 15 lesson plans, instructed 55 courses, 3.5K personnel annually on base emergency preparedness, response, and mitigation actions.
- Organized professional development program: conducted 24 workshops that provided mentorship, leadership skills, and personnel growth opportunities to 252 junior members.
- Managed $145K annual operating budget, programed $10K training facility upgrade, increased student capacity by 50%, and saved 156 instructor hours annually.
Unit Deployment Manager
U.S. Air Force
Great Falls, MT
12.2014 - 08.2017
- Directed deployment operations for 250-unit personnel, managed 14-million-dollar equipment account, and provided combat ready engineering support for military and humanitarian operations worldwide.
- Streamlined unit training program; organized 53 courses for 250 personnel, saving 500 man-hours annually, and improved training proficiency by 58%.
- Supervised operations center; coordinated 4K air/ground movements for 932 personnel across five countries and provided $72M in logistical support for 102 construction projects.
- Key squadron advisor; briefed commander monthly on unit’s deployed mission readiness, and emergency management planning, response, and recovery actions.
Talent Acquisitions Manager
U.S. Air Force
Greensboro, NC
12.2009 - 12.2014
- Achieved an organization best 133% contract rate by partnering with educators, community leaders, and civic organizations to promote Air Force awareness.
- Enhanced digital marketing/recruiting programs by using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to increase market visibility and reach higher qualified candidates.
- Coached and mentored 75 new hires annually; utilized best practices that focused on unit cohesion for successful integration into the Air Force that garnered a 0% loss rate at basic military training and a 97% retention rate.
Education
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Human Resources
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell, AL06.2011
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell, AL06.2011
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting
Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV05.2003
Skills
- Communication skills
- Community engagement
- Onboarding strategies
- Process improvement
- Budget management
- Organizational development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Leadership development
Timeline
JROTC Internship
Rogers High School
10.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
U.S. Air Force
08.2019 - 04.2023
Installation Emergency Manager
U.S. Air Force
08.2017 - 08.2019
Unit Deployment Manager
U.S. Air Force
12.2014 - 08.2017
Talent Acquisitions Manager
U.S. Air Force
12.2009 - 12.2014
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Human Resources
Community College of The Air Force
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Emergency Management
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting
Bluefield State College
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