Matthew Simpson has over 28 years of experience in the United States Air Force providing strategic leadership to teams of up to 19 sales professionals. He has a proven track record of managing high-performing recruiting teams, exceeding recruiting standards 9 of the last 12 years. Simpson's experience also includes talent acquisition, succession planning, budget management, training, and community outreach. He holds multiple associates degrees and a bachelor's degree in organizational management.

1. Matthew (Matt) Simpson
12467 Kumquat Place, Chino, CA 91710
(951) 218-4466
Matt.simpson1966@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Enthusiastic Organizational Manager and Trained SalesProfessional: Over 28 years of experience
in the United States Air Force providing strategic leadership to a team of up to 19 sales professional.
Talent acquisition/Succession Planner Team building Leadership Development
Management of high performance team Goal-Setting Customer Service Finances & Budgeting
United States Air Force – 02/2002 – 08/2015 Talent Acquisition Manager/Supervisor, March Air
Reserve Base, Ca
• Managed and mentored a highly effective recruiting team ensuring the organization accessions
standards were in achieved.
• Properly executed and effectively expended $90k recruiting budget on a yearly basis
• Provided counseling and corrective action plans for multiple individuals through standardized
disciplinary policies.
• Managed the advertising and marketing program for the unit and ensured the widest possible exposure
of the Air National Guard
• Achieved 125.5% of recruiting standards 9 of the last 12 years; office recognized as top recruiting team
on three different occasions.
• Managed Air Force transition programs, facilitated the smooth transition of over 60 separating Air Force
employees into the Air National Guard from 2011-2013.
• Prepared, organized and presented organizational opportunity briefings to entry level hires, and senior
management on a monthly basis.
• Communicated and coordinated with organizational leaders on the proper employment of potential
applicants.
• Coordinated and executed programs and policies for the full-cycle employment processes of the Air
National Guard
• Utilized the Air Force Human Resources Information System as an acquisition management tool.
Created and managed leads, scheduled daily organization activities, created suspense’s, and executed
follow-ups
• Portray years of recruiting experience and knowledge by effectively communicating both verbally and in
writing guaranteeing applicants a seamless and educated transition into the organization.
• Created local advertising, marketing, and diversity planning to target experiences and unexperienced
applicants; resulting in a variety of highly qualified prospects

2. • Government Card Purchase Holder, responsible for the purchasing of office materials following
government standards. Managing multi-$1000 organizational funds on a yearly basis with 100% accuracy
• Operational Intelligence Analyst 07/2008 – 09/2009 - March Air Reserve Base, Ca
• Shift supervisor - Mission Intelligence Coordinator. Responsible for the scheduling and utilization of
Intelligence personnel directly supporting combat operations in Operations Enduring & Iraqi Freedom
Mission Intelligence Coordinator- responsible for the coordination of MQ-1 Predator combat missions.
Ensured air-crew, sr. commanders, joint and combined military partners were kept informed of mission
objectives and status on a continual basis for over 200 combat missions over Iraq and Afghanistan.
Command and Control Technician, 02/1999 – 02/2002, March ARB
• Ensured flawless coordination of Emergency Action Messages in accordance of Wing’s Operation Plan
• Wing commanders representative during emergency checklist procedures. Responsible for the initiation
of emergency checklists and ensure proper coordination at all levels until checklists were complete
• Top-Secret Control Officer - ensured the proper accountability and handling of top-secret materials for
entire wing. Responsible for the notifications and processing of over 150 security clearances of HQ’s
personnel
EDUCATION:
2012 Ashford University- Magnum cum Laude- 3.8 GPA
Bachelors’ of Arts Degree- Organizational Management
Community College of the Air Force
Associates in Applied Science Degree- Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
Associates in Applied Science Degree - Communications Applications Technology
AWARDS and Recognition:
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal – 4 Awards
Air Force Achievement Medal – 3 Awards
Air Force Good Conduct – 3 Awards
Air Reserve Meritorious Service Medal – 6 Awards
2014: California Recruiting Office Manager of the Year
2014: Regional Recruiting Office Manager of the Year
Community Involvement:
2004 – 2011: Boy Scouts of America: Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop board member, parent
leader