Eddie Dunn

Eddie Dunn has transformed veteran employment through pioneering strategic talent initiatives, creating measurable impact across multiple industries. His data-driven, high-impact programs have helped thousands of veterans successfully transition into meaningful civilian careers. JPMorgan Chase – Veteran Jobs Mission (2011-2014): -Built and led the Veteran Jobs Mission, an employment coalition of 250+ Fortune 500 companies. -Exceeded hiring goals by 40%, securing 140,000+ veteran hires in under 3 years—now at 850,000+ hires. -Designed a Talent Exchange CRM that facilitated talent sharing across coalition members, accelerating veteran employment outcomes. -Structured an industry-first onboarding and best practices toolkit, achieving an 85% coalition participation rate, driving best-in-class hiring practices. Marsh & McLennan – CEO-Sponsored Veteran Talent Initiative (2014-2017): -Developed the #1 Military Friendly Employer Program of the Year, increasing veteran employment by 117% in 3 years. -Built a pipeline securing 500+ veteran hires, optimizing cross-divisional talent sharing, accounting for 75% of all veteran hires. -Partnered with Student Veterans of America, providing 600,000 student veterans free access to career-matching technology. -Launched an innovative “Silver Medalist” hiring program, converting 20+ previously passed-over candidates into hires within 6 months. UnitedHealth Group – SkillBridge (2021-2023): -Designed and led UHG’s SkillBridge Military Internship Program, driving a near 75% conversion rate and 80% retention rate. -Delivered $8.5M+ in labor cost savings over 3.5 years by leveraging transitioning military talent. -Expanded access to diverse talent, with 50% of all conversions aligning with DEI initiatives. Civilian Ready – Transition as Wellness Innovation (2023-Present): -Created and scaled Civilian Ready Reboot Camp, achieving end of program 80% "Ready & Confident" standard. -Developed a holistic transition framework, focusing on cultural adaptation, social integration, and vocational alignment. -Established data-driven transition success metrics, shaping the future of veteran career support.