Zach Atkinson Email & Phone Number

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Responsible for the annual hiring quota of new enlisted Airmen across a four-state region. In FY23, I led 90 personnel to exceed the yearly quota despite challenging conditions. I met all goals by keeping a “must-win” focus on the mission, creating innovative solutions, developing team members, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining quality standards.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Led an eight-person team responsible for 34 national partnerships for the Air Force including NASCAR, the NFL, and IndyCar. This team executed over 250 annual events around the country. I was responsible for managing a multi-million-dollar annual events marketing budget, mobile tour fleet, booths/conventions, promo items, and the development and implementation of a new Air Force-wide lead capture system.• Planned & executed events & sponsorships in support of 32 squadrons and 2,500 recruiters worldwide.• Created and monitored event performance metrics, providing reports on outcomes and ROI.• Leveraged social media and digital marketing tools to enhance event promotion and engagement.• Built relationships with community leaders and organizations to support event goals.

Loves Park, Illinois, United States

Responsible for the leadership, training, and goals of eight recruiters, exceeding the yearly quota every year. Emphasized recruiter training and mentoring, especially during the challenges of COVID-19:• Delivered over 160 hours of on-the-job training to four first-year recruiters, resulting in a 20% increase in team productivity within four months.• Subject Matter Expert for ID2A, conducted policy briefings for 81 members, ensuring compliance and maintaining a zero-incident record with over 1,000 applicants.• Directed team focus on understaffed programs, qualifying candidates in Special Warfare, law enforcement, and mechanics, alleviating personnel shortages.• Designed a training program for expedited Basic Military Training fills, maintaining mission readiness and preventing logistical and training setbacks.• Implemented and mastered remote work techniques, leading the team to process 41 new members without in-person contact, achieving the highest enlistment processing rate in the squadron.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Responsible for planning, budgeting, coordinating, and executing the marketing events for 55 recruiters across Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. In addition, I took over as the Supervisor for a team of five recruiters in Minnesota, traveling 1-2x per month from Omaha. • Delivered training for new recruiters, ensuring they met performance standards.• Led a team of recruiting professionals, increasing their performance by 47% in one year.• Built and maintained relationships with community organizations to support event planning and execution.• Managed the logistics of events, including budgeting, scheduling, and vendor selection.

I exceeded my recruiting goals by 150%+ each year. I was responsible for hiring and vetting candidates based on the current needs of the Air Force. This position required a thorough understanding of the many available careers, extensive follow-up, and the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.• Identified and engaged with potential candidates through multiple channels.• Conducted initial candidate screening processes to determine suitability for various roles.• Developed and maintained relationships with a diverse pool of candidates to build a strong pipeline.• Organized and led informational sessions to educate potential applicants on career opportunities.• Coordinated with internal departments to understand staffing needs and job requirements.• Provided guidance and support to candidates during the application and selection process.• Maintained accurate records of candidate interactions, assessments, and follow-up activities.• Developed and implemented recruitment strategies tailored to target demographics to meet specific organizational goals.

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resources

Associate'S Degree, Logistics Management

Associate'S Degree, Human Resources