CHAD A.

HILDRETH
5 Lincoln Dr., Tyngsboro, MA 01879
Phone: 978-408-1109 E-mail: chadhildreth@hotmail.com

RECRUITER/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

Public Relations ~ Marketing ~ Sales ~ Supervision
Goal-Oriented Certified Recruiter offering 4 years of proven performance within Human Resource
Management. A pragmatic and focused professional, recognized for the ability to work well with diverse
talent, meeting the most challenging organizational objectives and goals. A solid and verifiable track
record of implementing a streamlined process, resulting in efficient time and resource management. A
respected leader who displays an unmatched work ethic while possessing a natural ability to inspire and
instill confidence in others.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Human Resource Management
Public/Community Relations
Marketing
Leadership

Records/Application Management
Sales
Lead Qualification
Secret Clearance

NOTABLE CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Utilized various methods to conduct lead generation activities including employment agency visits, high
school/college presentations, job postings on employment websites, and reviewing military separation
reports resulted in an estimated savings of $20,000 for the U.S. Air Force.
Developed efficient application process leading to early recruiting certification, 144% overproduction,
and the achievement of the 319th Recruiting Squadrons coveted Top Rookie Award.
Early hand-selected to Officer Accession position which assisted the squadron to meet and exceed our
goals of 36 Rated, 5 Non-Rated, and 3 Technical Sponsorship Degree Program applicants, a mission
which has not been met in over 10 years.
Earned 2nd Associates Degree, majoring in Human Resources, while working full-time.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Air Force
2003-Present
Various assignments around the country and overseas, including multiple deployments to Afghanistan and
Iraq, holding leadership positions as a supervisor and a manager within the recruiting and security forces
career fields.
RECRUITER
Responsible for filling annual Air Force manpower requirements for lower and upper level positions
through effective advertising, promotion, and public relation programs within local area and educational
institutions
Conducted 54 school visits, 12 career fairs, and 8 presentations generating hundreds of solid leads; 41
applicants hired in 3 years
Targeted highly needed prospects for Special Forces career fields, supplying the USAF with 2 Combat
Controllers and 1 Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Instructor, exceeding the commands targets
Supervised 41 applicants in the Delayed Entry Program while awaiting to leave for enlistment period;
planned monthly meetings, maintained qualifications, kept motivated

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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree - General Studies
American Military University, Charles Town, WV
(International Honor Society)

2008 to Present

Associates Degree Human Resources

Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL

2012

Associates Degree Criminal Justice

Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL

2011

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
United States Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Alcoa, TN
(Distinguished Graduate Top 15%)

2013

United States Air Force Airman Leadership School

Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
(Class Leader)

2008

TECHNICAL TRAINING
United States Air Force Recruiter Course
Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX

2011

United States Air Force Security Forces Craftsman Course

Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX

2008

United States Air Force Phoenix Raven Course

McGuire AFB, Burlington County, NJ

2005

United States Air Force Security Forces Apprenticeship Course

Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX

2004

CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Selling Skills
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Fire Fighter for Tyngsboro Fire Department
VA Outreach - Home Rehabilitation for Veterans
Air Force Association Event for Veterans
Rhode Island Food Bank
Judged 50 exhibits in annual engineering fair
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2014 - Present
2013 & 2014
2013
2012 &2013
2011 & 2012

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Middlesex Investment Club - President

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