Damian Vandevender
Production Superintendent, AF Special Warfare
United States Air Force
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Taking the leap and joining the Air Force
Learning to be a mechanic and working on all kinds of vehicles and equipment
Meeting and marrying my wife who has always been my biggest motivator and my biggest fan
Deciding to try recruiting when my son was born to reduce deployments for a few years
Falling in love with recruiting and helping change people’s lives
Promoting to Healthcare Recruiting
Promoting to Recruiting Supervisor and then Marketing and Training Director
Being selected to be the first ever Air Force Special Warfare Recruiting Superintendent
Education
High School
Webster County High School
Webster County High School
Bachelor
Human Resources Management
Trident University International
Human Resources Management
Trident University International
Vocational
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General
Community College of the Air Force
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General
Community College of the Air Force
Career
Production Superintendent, AF Special Warfare
I am in charge of all Special Warfare Recruiting for the United States Air Force.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Armed Services
Business
Accomplishing Goals
Day to Day
Managing and leading a team of Special Operations Recruiters stationed all over the globe. I often travel to observe their work, provide training and attend fun special events.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Meet with a recruiter, and have them help you start a career path
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Human Resources Management
Human Resources Management
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Friends:
"Joining the Air Force is a last resort for people. You could die."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
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