Steve Agnelli

Experience

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  190th Air Refueling Wing, Kansas Air National Guard

  Mar 2005 - Feb 2011

  Interviewed, qualified, and classified over 500 applicants while utilizing applicable National Guard Bureau guidance and Air Force Instructions. Exceeded first year recruiter production goal by 125%. Accessed over 63 members to fill critical unit vacancies. Career counseled over 120 applicants on different career fields while utilizing Unit Personnel Manning Document to fill vacancies. Collaborated on Air Force Specialty code classification with Base Training office. Led, mentored, and prepared over 120 enlisted Airmen for Basic Military Training. Primary instructor and leader of the Student Flight program. Performed documentation and tracking of candidates utilizing the Air Force Recruiting Information Support System database. Partnered with liaisons at Military Entrance Processing Stations to secure Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude and Battery (ASVAB) testing, as well as the scheduling of entrance medical physical examinations. Attended career fair events in local community and visited high schools to spread Air National Guard awareness. Show less Performed major overhaul and minor maintenance on over 150 Air Force fleet vehicles to complete mission requirements. Lead technician on major overhauls and prepared vehicles for depot rebuild. Served as Tool Room Custodian responsible for tool control and accountability of over 2,000 tools. Ensured specialty tools were available and serviceable for technician use for complex repairs. Hand-picked for Self Inspection Monitor role. Propelled flight in achieving an excellence rating during Operational Readiness and Nuclear Readiness Inspection. Certified trainer responsible for upgrading Airmen on safe and proper operation of shop equipment and job tasks. Formulated Unit Training Assembly training schedules for flight personnel. Show less

  • Military Recruiter

    Feb 2009 - Feb 2011

  • Vehicle Maintenance Technician

    Mar 2005 - Feb 2009
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  Air National Guard Recruiting

  Feb 2011 - Jul 2013

  Transition Program Manager

  Briefed career opportunities to over 5,000 Active-Duty Air Force members on concerning transitioning programs. Informed service members on benefits and entitlements when continuing their service. Served as Subject Matter Expert for Air Force separation programs. Volunteered to cover largest geographic region in the program from Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio. Raised Air National Guard awareness by conducting over 200 informative briefings focused on career development and advancement. Partnered with Air Force Reserve, Career Assistance Advisers to serve all Airmen. Coordinated with Air Force Personnel Center with processing over 300 separation applications. Secured seamless transition of servicemen, warranting continued military benefits with zero break in service. Exceeded National Guard Bureau’s recruiting production goal by 18% each fiscal year. Partnered with surrounding recruiters to join forces. Generated leads and interest that bolstered national end strength requirements. Show less

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  190th Air Refueling Wing, Kansas Air National Guard

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2016

  Flight Chief

  Developed annual strategic plans that encompassed lead generating events, marketing and advertising, goals, and financial planning. Provided initial training to new team members. Ensured all recruiting personnel were up-to-date with on the job training requirements. Processed skill level upgrades with Unit Training Manager and Base Training. Coordinated enlistments, appointments, state transfers, and separation actions with Retention Office Manager, Force Support Squadron, as well as Unit Commanders and Flight Superintendents. Supervised and coached production recruiters on problems areas, while offering solutions. Recommended corrective or referral action as necessary, related to production or work performance. Provided team with resources needed for mission accomplishment. Assigned recruiters internal and external zones. Planned national and local lead generating events to garner interest in the Air National Guard. Met with local community members to include Chamber of Commerce, Boys and Girls Club, and High School staff administration. Show less

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  Air National Guard

  Dec 2017 - now

  Senior Executive Talent Acquisition

  Adviser to Chief, In Service Recruiting concerning all matters related to production and strategic planning. Assisted in process improvement events focused on eliminating barriers to accessions. Hand picked to serve as additional duty First Sergeant. Responsible for the health and morale of 100 National Guardsmen within division. Provides counseling and evaluates production numbers, related to flow and trend. Monitors metrics and analyzes reports related to lead generation and events. First line supervisor to ten recruiters. Trained, developed and certified individuals on recruiting tasks, to include updating training records. Provided resources such as IT related equipment, access to network, and recruiting support systems. Established and set up new office spaces and onboarding of new personnel. Coordinated strategic level marketing plans at National Guard Bureau level. Approved travel authorizations and vouchers for entire Division for mission related trips. Show less

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  United Soldiers and Sailors of America - USASOA

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2023

  Chairman of the Board

  Advises President on strategic direction of organization. Assists in formulating and executing plan for veteran outreach. Partners with non profit organizations to assist veterans with specific needs. Provides leadership to the board of directors. Presides over meetings, proposes policies, practices, and sits on various committees. Monitors the performance of board members and proposes the creation of committees, when necessary. Performs other duties as defined in the bylaws. Represents President and fills in as needed. Show less